Job Description

• Job Title: CCCM Field Engineer
• Location: Al Hodeidah
• Duration: 8 months
• Date of Issue: 23 December 2024
• Closing Date for Applications: 31 December 2024

Background

Jeel Albena Association for Humanitarian Development known as (JAAHD) is a National and Non-Governmental Association emerged in wake of the humanitarian crisis to help communities affected by conflict in Yemen. It provides emergency relief and direct assistance for the conflict-affected populations, IDPs, host communities, vulnerable groups and those people caught up in extraordinary life-threatening situations. JAAHD has a presence in Al Hudaydah, Hajjah, Almahweet & Raymah with the aim of building up protection capacities for people in displacement and finding durable solutions for them upon return.

Job Purpose:

The CCCM Field Engineer is responsible for supporting the technical CCCM team in the implementation of IDP sites rehabilitation and maintenance projects and providing technical training for beneficiaries CFW activities. S/he will be responsible for day-to-day field management, supervision and provision of regular technical backstopping to IDP sites rehabilitation and maintenance activities in addition to provision of technical support needed.

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Develop technical designs, detailed bills of quantities (BOQs), estimated costs, drawings, and structural calculations for maintenance/rehabilitation of IDP hosting sites as well as other related maintenance work within the project.
• Conduct field visits to the targeted camp sites to assess the needs and review the operational plans.
• Ensure the documentation of the project activities by the engineering pictures and drawings before/during/after the implementation, which facilitates the implementation process without any gaps or shortcomings in the specifications.
• Supervise the maintenance / rehabilitation process, ensure its completion within the specified time and the contract period, and ensure specifications and according to the approved BoQs.
• Providing support and guidance to the executing contractors and assisting in resolving obstacles in the sites during implementation.
• Provide technical support and orientation for the beneficiaries of Cash for Work activities.
• Ensuring the presence at the project sites to follow up the progress of the works, identify the existing challenges, and provide appropriate solutions based on engineering standards.
• Preparing, examining and following up a data list of the available materials transferred to the project sites, verifying them and ensuring their quality.
• Participate in procurement /tendering process of construction related works and materials, from tender preparation to offers evaluation and ensure adequate technical considerations are in place before award of construction contracts.
• Evaluating and approving contractors' activities and examining and verifying the work performed as agreed upon in the tenders.
• Define and document maintenance procedures in accordance with defined quality assurance requirements in coordination with the CCCM Officer.
• Undertake regular rapid and/or in-depth assessments across targeted districts including IDP sites, set locations, or through focus group discussions.
• Support community engagement and committee formation.
• Organize regular meetings with community groups and committees, ensuring participation of women, youth, and marginalized groups, taking minutes of meetings and attendance sheets.
• Oversee service provision at site level using agreed tools, including through observation, conducting the assessment, and collecting input from community members. Record and report data in a timely and accurate manner.
• Conduct the activities of Communications with Communities in the IDP sites, including regular outreach to the community and information campaigns, supported by daily workers as needed.
• Submit the final report after completing the required work and attach photos before and after the intervention.
• Ensure protection issues are fully considered throughout the projects’ cycle with women, elderly, disabled and most vulnerable being included in decision making for camp issues.
• Represent JAAHD to local authorities, members of the humanitarian community, media, and in civil society forums so that its impartiality is not compromised.
• Comply with all relevant JAAHD policies and procedures.
• Any other relevant duties as required.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• University Degree in Civil Engineering or any related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of previous experience working with INGOs, NGOs in camp management related projects.
• Experience in preparing Bill of Quantity (BOQ), Budgets and various engineering reports.
• Knowledge and understanding of construction management.
• Proficiency in engineering Software such as 2D & 3D AutoCAD, Rivet, SketchUp or 3D max, Civil 3D.
• Good communication skills are essential, both verbal and written, with excellent command of English.
• Attention to details, accuracy and structured way of approaching task.