Job Description

• Job Title: Shelter Field Engineer
• Location: Al Hodeidah
• Duration: 11 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 Shelter Field Engineer is responsible for supporting the technical shelter team in the implementation of shelter and rehabilitation projects and providing technical training for beneficiaries. Also, supporting in the identification, design, implementation, monitoring, and in overall planning implementation of the ongoing projects and future ones.  S/he will be responsible for day-to-day field management, supervision and provision of regular technical backstopping to shelter and rehabilitation projects in addition to provision of needed technical support.

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Develop technical designs, detailed bills of quantities (BOQs), estimated costs, drawings, and structural calculations for construction/rehabilitation works.
• 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.
• Identify the engineering scope of work with the timeline needed for the implementation.
• Ensure all technical inputs and cost estimates related to the construction components are accurate, timely provided, and included in the project proposals and budgets.
• Supervise the work during implementation and submit a report on the work progress, ensuring conformity with the required specifications and recommendations.
• Ensure the technical documents are based on national and international standards and codes of practice and based on the mandatory safety and health requirements.
• Conduct regular field visits during the rehabilitation and repair works; and write and submit weekly activity reports and field visit reports documenting achievement and all critical points in the construction/rehabilitation process.
• Contribute to the procurement of shelter materials (preparing materials specifications, BOQs, technical guidelines, etc.…) in coordination with the logistic department and under the supervision of the project manager.
• 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.
• Verify that all designed materials for shelter and transitional shelter kits meet the highest quality standards.
• Ensure that all incoming materials are of the highest quality and compliant with safety and security standards.
• Submit the final report after completing the required work and attach photos before and after the intervention.
• Prepare all necessary documentation for all rehabilitation and repairs work and assist in documenting success stories.
• Provide technical support and orientation for the daily workers and beneficiaries.
• Participate in the development of the finalized beneficiaries’ lists.
• Ensure protection issues are fully considered throughout the projects’ cycle with women, elderly, disabled and most vulnerable being included in decision making for Shelter 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 progressively responsible professional experience in the area of engineering design, technical assessment, construction, and provision of engineering advisory services (preferably, a similar experience with NGOs).
• 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.