JOB DESCRIPTION

PROJECT

Integrated Shelter, Food Security and Livelihoods Support for Safe, Dignified and Sustainable Return in Abul Thohur (Idleb) and Madiq Castle (Hama)

DUTY STATION

Idlib, Syria, with regular field visits to Abul Thohur and Madiq Castle

ABOUT THE PROJECT

IHH is implementing an integrated humanitarian and early-recovery project funded by the OCHA Syria Humanitarian Fund (SHF), supporting safe, dignified and sustainable return in Abul Thohur, Idleb Governorate, and Madiq Castle, Hama Governorate.

The project combines shelter rehabilitation, winterization and Core NFI assistance, cash assistance for food, bakery rehabilitation and subsidized bread provision, and agricultural and irrigation-related interventions. The Field Engineer will contribute specifically to the shelter rehabilitation and FSAL components.

JOB SUMMARY

IHH is seeking two Field Engineers to support the technical assessment, planning, implementation, supervision and verification of shelter rehabilitation activities under the project.

The positions focus on 150 conflict-damaged houses: 100 moderately damaged houses supported through Cash for Shelter and 50 heavily damaged but technically repairable houses rehabilitated through a contractor-led modality.

The Field Engineers will conduct household-level technical assessments, prepare Bills of Quantities (BoQs) and technical documentation, monitor rehabilitation works, verify quantities and quality, support Housing, Land and Property (HLP) due diligence, and maintain complete records in coordination with the Project Manager and field teams.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Technical Assessments and Engineering Documentation

· Conduct household-level technical assessments of damaged houses in Abul Thohur and Madiq Castle.

· Assess structural and non-structural damage and classify houses in accordance with project eligibility criteria and applicable Shelter/NFI Sector guidance.

· Determine whether houses are technically suitable for rehabilitation and identify cases that are unsafe or beyond the approved scope.

· Prepare individual BoQs, technical specifications, cost estimates and clear scopes of work for approved housing units.

· For Cash for Shelter cases, verify the rehabilitation scope and technical documentation used to establish the assistance value and monitor progress against agreed works.

· For heavily damaged houses, prepare the required engineering documentation and support submission for review and approval by the Engineers Syndicate before implementation, as required.

· Maintain accurate assessment forms, measurements, drawings where required, and dated photographic evidence.

Supervision of Rehabilitation Works

· Conduct regular field visits to monitor rehabilitation progress and compliance with approved scopes, BoQs and technical specifications.

· Provide technical follow-up and field supervision for irrigation channel rehabilitation works, verifying implementation against approved engineering studies, technical specifications, quantities and quality requirements.

· Conduct technical assessments of the bakery and prepare the necessary engineering studies, designs, BoQs, cost estimates and technical specifications for its repair and rehabilitation, as required.

· Provide technical follow-up and field supervision for bakery repair and rehabilitation works, checking construction activities, materials, workmanship and completion against the approved scope and BoQ.

· Monitor contractor-led rehabilitation of heavily damaged houses, checking workmanship, materials and compliance with approved requirements.

· Provide technical follow-up and field supervision for the rehabilitation and repair of irrigation channels, verifying works against approved technical specifications, quantities and quality requirements.

· Provide technical follow-up and field supervision for bakery repair and rehabilitation works, checking construction activities, materials, workmanship and completion against the approved scope and BoQ.

· Measure and verify completed quantities against approved BoQs and document discrepancies, incomplete works or deviations.

· Identify technical defects, recommend corrective measures and follow up until issues are resolved.

· Monitor work schedules and promptly report delays, access constraints, risks or other implementation issues to the Project Manager.

· Ensure that changes to approved scopes or additional works are not undertaken without the required technical review and authorization.

Quality Assurance, Inspection and Handover

· Conduct inspections at appropriate stages of rehabilitation to verify quality and identify defects.

· Use relevant technical checklists and maintain records of inspections, findings and corrective actions.

· Carry out final technical inspections and confirm that works are completed in accordance with the approved scope before acceptance.

· Prepare or contribute to completion certificates and handover documentation, as applicable to the rehabilitation modality.

· Ensure that required photographs and technical records are complete and properly archived for each housing unit.

Housing, Land and Property (HLP) Due Diligence

· Support HLP due diligence before rehabilitation works are approved, in accordance with project procedures.

· Review available ownership and occupancy documents and record the household’s relationship to the housing unit.

· Verify that required owner consent and other applicable documentation are obtained before works begin.

· Refer unclear tenure, competing claims, property disputes or other HLP concerns to the designated focal point and ensure that unresolved cases are not advanced without the required clearance.

· Maintain accurate and confidential HLP records.

Safety, Protection and Inclusive Rehabilitation

· Promote safe implementation and apply the principles of do no harm, protection mainstreaming and non-discrimination during assessments and rehabilitation.

· Consider privacy, accessibility and the needs of older persons, persons with disabilities and other at-risk households when reviewing rehabilitation scopes.

· Where explosive-ordnance contamination is a concern, confirm that required site-safety checks and relevant risk-education measures have been completed in coordination with designated actors before works begin.

· Report unsafe conditions, serious technical risks, safeguarding concerns and incidents through established IHH procedures.

· Comply with IHH’s Code of Conduct, safeguarding requirements, Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) procedures and confidentiality standards.

Coordination, Monitoring and Reporting

· Coordinate closely with the Project Manager, other engineers, field assistants, beneficiaries, contractors and relevant local stakeholders.

· Explain approved technical scopes and requirements clearly to beneficiaries and contractors and report changes in site conditions promptly.

· Prepare regular technical updates covering assessments, BoQs, inspections, verified quantities, implementation progress and outstanding issues.

· Provide technical verification and supporting documentation for completed works to inform payment and financial-control procedures.

· Maintain up-to-date electronic and hard-copy records for each housing unit and contribute technical information to project reports, monitoring and audits.

· Promptly escalate suspected irregularities, quality concerns, deviations from approved procedures and other significant risks.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

· Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Architectural Engineering.

· At least three years of relevant experience in construction supervision, building rehabilitation, shelter programming or a similar engineering position.

· Demonstrated experience in technical assessments, damage classification, preparation of BoQs, cost estimates, technical specifications and inspection reports.

· Practical experience monitoring construction or rehabilitation works and verifying quantities, materials and workmanship.

· Good knowledge of building rehabilitation methods, construction materials, technical standards and quality-control procedures.

· Experience in humanitarian shelter rehabilitation in Syria or with an international or local NGO is strongly preferred.

· Experience in Cash for Shelter and contractor-led rehabilitation is an advantage.

· Experience supervising irrigation channel rehabilitation, irrigation infrastructure or water-distribution works is an advantage.

· Experience supervising bakery rehabilitation, building repair or similar small-scale infrastructure works is an advantage.

· Familiarity with HLP due diligence and rehabilitation documentation is an advantage.

· Proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel.

· Strong reporting, documentation, organizational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently in the field.

· Fluency in Arabic and excellent proficiency in English, both written and spoken, are essential. Knowledge of Turkish is an advantage.

CORE COMPETENCIES

· Technical assessment and damage classification.

· Preparation and verification of BoQs and technical specifications.

· Construction supervision and quality assurance.

· Technical follow-up of irrigation infrastructure and bakery rehabilitation works.

· Contractor coordination and verification of completed quantities.

· Accurate technical documentation and reporting.

· Problem-solving, attention to detail, planning and time management.

· Communication, teamwork, integrity and accountability.

· Commitment to safety, safeguarding, PSEA and protection mainstreaming.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The positions will be based at the IHH Idlib Office, with regular field visits to Abul Thohur, Idleb Governorate, and Madiq Castle, Hama Governorate, according to project implementation needs. Candidates must be able to travel to project locations and work effectively with field teams.