Job Description

Sub-Engineer – Aldhalee

ACTED Organization Summary:

Since 1993, as an international non-governmental organization, ACTED has been committed to immediate humanitarian relief to support those in urgent need and protect people’s dignity, while co-creating longer term opportunities for sustainable growth and fulfilling people’s potential.
ACTED endeavors to respond to humanitarian crises and build resilience; promote inclusive and sustainable growth; co-construct effective governance and support the building of civil society worldwide by investing in people and their potential. ACTED is active in 39 countries and implements more than 500 projects a year reaching over 20 million beneficiaries with 6,300 international and national staff.
ACTED has been present in Yemen since early 2012 and has been anchored to the governorates of Ibb, Hudaydah, Raymah, AlDhalee, Saadah, AlJawf, Aden, Dhamar and Marib.
Through its comprehensive programming ACTED has been covering the full continuum of emergency, rehabilitation and development in Yemen. Emergency activities have focused in the sectors of Agriculture & Food Security (e.g. distribution of crop seeds, and livestock), Economic Recovery and Market Systems (e.g. income-generating activities such as cash for work), and WASH (e.g. rehabilitation of water supply facilities, hygiene promotion). ACTED’s food security activities include distribution of food vouchers, which are a key component of ACTED’s interventions in the country.

ACTED Organization is pleased to announce the below job vacancy with the following details:

• Position: Sub-Engineer
•  Department: Program
• Location: Aldhalee
• Contract Type: Fixed contract
• Contract Duration: 6 months 

RESPONSIBILITIES

Project Implementation

Management of mobile CCCM team:

• Devise daily and weekly workplans for mobile team activities with the support of the CCCM Senior Officer.
• Timely reporting of problems, challenges, and security/safety incidents or risks to the CCCM Senior Officer and security focal point.

Partner Coordination and Service Monitoring:

• Liaise and coordinate with all humanitarian partners, stakeholders, and local authorities on a day-to-day basis.
• Monitor service provision at the site level, including through observation and assessment.

Community Participation, Representation, and Community-Led Projects (CLPs)

• Organize and chair regular meetings between community representatives, humanitarian agencies, and local authorities, ensuring that discussions are documented and actions tracked.
• Collaborate with the CCCM team to establish inclusive community committees in the sites, ensuring representation and participation of women, youth, and marginalized groups from both IDPs and the host community.
• Support the identification, planning, and execution of community-led projects (CLPs) for both IDP and host community members, fostering local ownership, and addressing needs identified through participatory consultations.
• Organize training and capacity-building sessions for community members, focusing on technical skills, maintenance practices, and participatory governance.
• Ensure that CLPs are implemented in accordance with humanitarian standards and cluster guidelines, prioritizing safety, inclusivity, and sustainability.

Communication with Communities and Accountability

• Establish and oversee ACTED Communications with Communities (CwC) activities in the sites, including regular outreach and information campaigns.
• Implement Complaints and Feedback Mechanisms (CFM/AFM) in each of the sites, ensuring proper data management, referral processes, and feedback delivery.
• Ensure information is shared with partners, communities, and other stakeholders transparently and effectively.

Site Maintenance, Shelter, WASH, and Community-Led Projects (CLPs) Assessment and Planning

• Conduct comprehensive needs assessments for shelter, water, sanitation, and infrastructure in IDP sites, in collaboration with CCCM teams, Shelter & WASH engineers, and community representatives.
• Develop and implement suitable interventions for CLPs by consulting with IDPs and host community members, addressing their needs, and ensuring effective coordination with various stakeholders.
• Prepare technical documentation, including drawings, specifications, and Bills of Quantities for site rehabilitation, installations, and community-led projects.

Implementation & Monitoring

• Supervise project assistants, contractors, and/or daily labor teams during project activities, including installation, rehabilitation, and community-led projects, ensuring quality and timely implementation.
• Complete and sign work Completion Certificates, verifying that works are completed according to specifications outlined in BoQs and contracts under the guidance of the CCCM Senior Officer.
• Conduct regular monitoring of infrastructure conditions in the sites, reporting needs, and suggesting interventions for the CCCM Senior Officer.
• Oversee and support the training of community committees and local stakeholders on maintenance, safety, and technical topics.

Logistics and Finance

• Support the development of Bills of Quantities for works in coordination with the CCCM Senior Officer, DPM/PM, and logistics team.
• Manage logistics tasks as needed, including stock reception, quotation collection, and facilitating movement plans.
• Ensure Cash for Work payments and documentation follow ACTED’s procedures.

HR Management

• Line management of CCCM Assistants, providing leadership, support, and delegating responsibilities.
• Identify capacity-building needs and train staff in technical, project management, and communication areas as needed.
• Transparency, Compliance, and Protection Mainstreaming
• Ensure compliance with ACTED’s internal procedures and donor requirements.
• Maintain accurate and organized records of project documentation, ensuring timely submission of reports to the CCCM Senior Officer.
• Incorporate gender, protection, and GBV considerations into all activities, ensuring participation and representation of vulnerable groups in CCCM, Shelter, WASH, and CLP initiatives.

Other Duties

• Perform any additional tasks as requested by the line manager.

Job Requirement (Qualification and Experience)

• University degree in civil engineering.
• At least 3 years of experience in CCCM, WASH, and shelter projects with NGOs.
• Experience in community-led projects involving both IDPs and host communities.
• Strong communication and external representation skills.
• Proven ability to manage and motivate teams.
• Excellent planning and multitasking skills.
• Good computer literacy, including MS Office (Word and Excel) with the ability to deal with designed programs such as ( Auto CAD , structural analysis …..etc ) ,
• Proficiency in English and Arabic (spoken and written).
• Familiarity with multi-sectoral humanitarian response, including Protection, WASH, Shelter, and community development.