Senior Engineer

Job Summary

In direct support of the Program Manager, the Senior Engineer will be responsible for overseeing the entirety of the project in Solagh, Sinjar, including the rehabilitation of boreholes, establishment of water networks, and provision of solar panels, managing the relationship with the contractors and local authorities. In this role, the Senior Engineer will conduct regular visits to the project sites to oversee the progress of the work. The role entails overseeing two Engineer Officers and one WASH Trainer. The Engineer will be responsible for reporting data on activities and offering inputs for reporting requirements. Samaritan’s Purse is looking for a dedicated and service-minded engineer to oversee the technical portion of this project.

Job Duties:

• Ensure the timely and satisfactory completion of the rehabilitation of boreholes, establishment of water networks, and provision of solar panels in Solagh
• Consistent oversight and discussions with the contractor to ensure that the project stays on an appropriate timeline and that the work is completed to the highest standard
• Negotiate with the contractor should there be disagreements over the interpretation of the Bill of Quantity
• Planning the progress of work with the contractor and being able to project completion times
• Verify technical drawings and designs, consulting with other professionals to ensure the soundness of the rehabilitation plans
• Coordinate and consult with local authorities to ensure buy-in and agreement.
• Supervise and build the capacity of two Engineer Officers and one WASH Trainer, helping to foster a strong, cooperative team
• Regularly report on program activities and data to Program Manager including conducting baseline and end-line surveys
• Effectively coordinate with multiple departments: security, logistics, human resources, finance, warehouse and other programs to further relevant program activities
• Complete other activities and reports as assigned

Skills Required

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be willing to abide by Samaritan’s Purse’s code of conduct and understand the principals of Samaritan’s Purse’s statement of faith, as well as be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Attention to detail, anticipation and follow up are core values of the job function while maintaining the highest levels of integrity.
2. Possesses strong organizational and problem solving skills within a fast-paced environment.
3. Must be a self-starter and internally driven to success and hard work.
4. Possesses strong cross-cultural communication skills, both written and verbal.
5. Must be a humble team player.
6. Ability to be flexible and adaptable, taking on additional responsibilities as needed.
7. Knowledge of computer systems and its applications such as Outlook, Word, and Excel including formulas/formatting.
8. Must have analytical and report writing skills.
9. Technical experience managing a contractor for large infrastructure projects.
10. High level of integrity and stewardship.
11. Committed to the SP values and ethics.
12. Above average mathematic skills

Education / Experience Needed

• Degree in civil engineering plus at least seven years of relevant work experience.
• Experience managing people required.

LANGUAGE 

Shingali Kurdish and English required (spoken and written), Arabic a plus

Send your CV/Resume to the following email:

[email protected]

• The subject of the email should Senior Engineer – Sinjar

• Please make sure to follow the subject so that your CV will be reviewed.

• CVs must be in English language.