Job ID
45996
Job Title
Site Engineer - Lattakia
To work for
Oxfam Syria
Country
Syria
City
Lattakia
Field of Work
Engineering
Job Type
Project Based
Minimum Education Level
Bachelor/ License Degree
Responsibilities
First: Data Collection and Coordination with local communities, mukhtars, Municipalities, and Water and sanitation units:
- Participate in needs assessment mission to assess the needs of the affected communities in the targeted areas in WASH sector in Latakia Governorate in coordination with the relative authorities, Oxfam focal point in the governorate.
- Coordination with the local authorities and communities during the implementation of the activities and report to Oxfam office team challenges and feedback from the communities for actions, all as requested by the project officers and the team leaders.
- Providing and initiate the necessary technical study for the project in terms of plans and technical details, including quantities, designs, etc.
Second: Preparation of BoQs, Follow-up, and Supervision Duties:
1. Direct Supervision and follow up the implementation of activities according to the contractual conditions and items. Ensure compliance with the Book of conditions and Successful technical offers.
2. Follow up on the work progress and according to the time schedule indicated in the contract document.
3. Follow up on the supply and installation of the equipment; check each item and its conformity to the Book of Conditions.
4. Verify and validate the quantities of the supplied and installed mechanical and electrical equipment, the installed production lines, the rehabilitation works quantities of water and sewage networks, the irrigation canals, quantities of the solar system installed items, and others. confirm all are as the estimated contractual quantities, report to the project officers the need for additional quantities Vos and obtain approval before. prepare a book of surveyed quantities.
5. The engineers who want to apply according to their qualifications and previous experience, should have the capacity, but not only, to design industrial electrical panels, structural studies for solar energy systems, and electrical & mechanical maintenance for horizontal and submersible pumps including fault detection. Submitting an accounting memorandum for the quantities required for civil works for water and sewage networks and listing them for planned & implemented activities.
6. Preferable previous experience in designing engineering applications, with practical implementation of projects.
7. Follow up with the technical teams of the service providers to undertake all necessary tests for the supplied materials. Confirm that all material is as the Syrian engineering codes, technical offer and the BoC.
Third: Administrative Duties
1. Archive documents and papers relating to the projects implemented, hard copies and
electronic copies and share them with the team if requested.
2. Providing pictures to document the stages of Oxfam work:
1. Pictures before starting the project 2. Pictures during execution and for each stage 3. Pictures after execution and share them with the Oxfam Office.
3. Take pictures of the equipment sign boards.
4. Prepare certificates of hand-over, installation, execution, and operation, signed by concerned parties.
Forth: Other Duties:
1. Prepare as-build drawings (status quo) after completion of the works, when.
needed.
2. Prepare final project report (before and after).
3. Preparing PowerPoint presentations to explain all challenges and constraints.
faced during the implementation phase and lessons learned for future projects.
4. Conduct assessments for previous or current projects executed by Oxfam.
Deliverables:
a. Submit reports on the evaluation of the needs in the field of WASH to Oxfam Officers or the team leader.
b. Prepare draft BoQs for the proposed activities.
c. Submit reports on the implementation of activities to project officers (daily, weekly, and monthly as required).
d. Submit reports on the conformity of the executed works with the time schedule specified for the project.
e. Submit reports include the types of materials and equipment during delivery and
installation of the materials listed in the materials tables.
f. Submitting books of the survey to compare the quantities estimated by the contractors and Site Engineer with the ones included in the contracts.
g. Preparing reports on testing and running of the equipment and test methods used by
the contractors.
h. Provide final electronic and hard copies of all documents used during projects.
i. Present clear and comprehensive AutoCAD drawings and schemes and including
actual measurements taken by the contractors.
j. Provide technical support regarding the BoC and BoQ development.
General Requirement:
1. Report on all activities and work plans to the line managers in Oxfam Office.
2. Report immediately on any incidents / including field incidents, to the line manager in Oxfam Office.
3. Coordination with the responsible MEAL Officer to provide any related information requested by MEAL.
4. The above list is not exhaustive, nor exclusive. You may be required to take other responsibilities and tasks in the context of your job by the line manager.
5. Commitment to use Oxfam formats in the preparation of reports and correspondence.
6. Commitment to the Code of Conduct.
7. Ensure Gender equality in the implementation of Oxfam projects.
8. Report any suspicious acts or incidents.
- Participate in needs assessment mission to assess the needs of the affected communities in the targeted areas in WASH sector in Latakia Governorate in coordination with the relative authorities, Oxfam focal point in the governorate.
- Coordination with the local authorities and communities during the implementation of the activities and report to Oxfam office team challenges and feedback from the communities for actions, all as requested by the project officers and the team leaders.
- Providing and initiate the necessary technical study for the project in terms of plans and technical details, including quantities, designs, etc.
Second: Preparation of BoQs, Follow-up, and Supervision Duties:
1. Direct Supervision and follow up the implementation of activities according to the contractual conditions and items. Ensure compliance with the Book of conditions and Successful technical offers.
2. Follow up on the work progress and according to the time schedule indicated in the contract document.
3. Follow up on the supply and installation of the equipment; check each item and its conformity to the Book of Conditions.
4. Verify and validate the quantities of the supplied and installed mechanical and electrical equipment, the installed production lines, the rehabilitation works quantities of water and sewage networks, the irrigation canals, quantities of the solar system installed items, and others. confirm all are as the estimated contractual quantities, report to the project officers the need for additional quantities Vos and obtain approval before. prepare a book of surveyed quantities.
5. The engineers who want to apply according to their qualifications and previous experience, should have the capacity, but not only, to design industrial electrical panels, structural studies for solar energy systems, and electrical & mechanical maintenance for horizontal and submersible pumps including fault detection. Submitting an accounting memorandum for the quantities required for civil works for water and sewage networks and listing them for planned & implemented activities.
6. Preferable previous experience in designing engineering applications, with practical implementation of projects.
7. Follow up with the technical teams of the service providers to undertake all necessary tests for the supplied materials. Confirm that all material is as the Syrian engineering codes, technical offer and the BoC.
Third: Administrative Duties
1. Archive documents and papers relating to the projects implemented, hard copies and
electronic copies and share them with the team if requested.
2. Providing pictures to document the stages of Oxfam work:
1. Pictures before starting the project 2. Pictures during execution and for each stage 3. Pictures after execution and share them with the Oxfam Office.
3. Take pictures of the equipment sign boards.
4. Prepare certificates of hand-over, installation, execution, and operation, signed by concerned parties.
Forth: Other Duties:
1. Prepare as-build drawings (status quo) after completion of the works, when.
needed.
2. Prepare final project report (before and after).
3. Preparing PowerPoint presentations to explain all challenges and constraints.
faced during the implementation phase and lessons learned for future projects.
4. Conduct assessments for previous or current projects executed by Oxfam.
Deliverables:
a. Submit reports on the evaluation of the needs in the field of WASH to Oxfam Officers or the team leader.
b. Prepare draft BoQs for the proposed activities.
c. Submit reports on the implementation of activities to project officers (daily, weekly, and monthly as required).
d. Submit reports on the conformity of the executed works with the time schedule specified for the project.
e. Submit reports include the types of materials and equipment during delivery and
installation of the materials listed in the materials tables.
f. Submitting books of the survey to compare the quantities estimated by the contractors and Site Engineer with the ones included in the contracts.
g. Preparing reports on testing and running of the equipment and test methods used by
the contractors.
h. Provide final electronic and hard copies of all documents used during projects.
i. Present clear and comprehensive AutoCAD drawings and schemes and including
actual measurements taken by the contractors.
j. Provide technical support regarding the BoC and BoQ development.
General Requirement:
1. Report on all activities and work plans to the line managers in Oxfam Office.
2. Report immediately on any incidents / including field incidents, to the line manager in Oxfam Office.
3. Coordination with the responsible MEAL Officer to provide any related information requested by MEAL.
4. The above list is not exhaustive, nor exclusive. You may be required to take other responsibilities and tasks in the context of your job by the line manager.
5. Commitment to use Oxfam formats in the preparation of reports and correspondence.
6. Commitment to the Code of Conduct.
7. Ensure Gender equality in the implementation of Oxfam projects.
8. Report any suspicious acts or incidents.
Qualifications
Fifth: Expected qualifications and experience by candidate(s):
• Holds a university Bachelor’s engineering degree in Mechanical or Electrical engineering.
• Practical experience of 3 years or more in WASH projects, especially (Rehabilitation of pumping stations, installation of solar energy systems, maintenance of horizontal pumps, rehabilitation of water networks, rehabilitation of sewage networks, study of electrical & infrastructure loads.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a diverse range of people, including with rural.
• Practical knowledge of preparing BoQ and BoC.
• He must be a resident of Latakia or nearby areas and able to reach the work site specified by the direct manager in Latakia Governorate.
• Very good command of using one of the following software Microsoft Office and AutoCAD Programs ، ANSYS، PV SYS، ETABS، Revit.
• Good written and spoken English.
• Present and prepare concise reports with good planning skills.
• Able to work under pressure.
• Good knowledge of Latakia city and rural.
Desirable Qualifications and Experiences:
• Preferably 5 years of experience in managing engineering projects related to water, sanitation, and renewable energy services (rehabilitation of pumping stations, installation of solar energy systems, maintenance of horizontal pumps, rehabilitation of water networks, rehabilitation of sewage networks, study of electrical and structural loads) including and not limited to.
• Strong communication skills with local communities and supervisory committees to ensure effective coordination between all parties.
• Good knowledge in dealing with government agencies and INGOs/NGOs within the framework of implementing infrastructure projects.
• Experience in working with contractors and suppliers to ensure the execution of works according to standards and the contracts signed between both parties.
• Solid understanding of risk management and assessment during various stages of implementation.
• Holds a university Bachelor’s engineering degree in Mechanical or Electrical engineering.
• Practical experience of 3 years or more in WASH projects, especially (Rehabilitation of pumping stations, installation of solar energy systems, maintenance of horizontal pumps, rehabilitation of water networks, rehabilitation of sewage networks, study of electrical & infrastructure loads.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a diverse range of people, including with rural.
• Practical knowledge of preparing BoQ and BoC.
• He must be a resident of Latakia or nearby areas and able to reach the work site specified by the direct manager in Latakia Governorate.
• Very good command of using one of the following software Microsoft Office and AutoCAD Programs ، ANSYS، PV SYS، ETABS، Revit.
• Good written and spoken English.
• Present and prepare concise reports with good planning skills.
• Able to work under pressure.
• Good knowledge of Latakia city and rural.
Desirable Qualifications and Experiences:
• Preferably 5 years of experience in managing engineering projects related to water, sanitation, and renewable energy services (rehabilitation of pumping stations, installation of solar energy systems, maintenance of horizontal pumps, rehabilitation of water networks, rehabilitation of sewage networks, study of electrical and structural loads) including and not limited to.
• Strong communication skills with local communities and supervisory committees to ensure effective coordination between all parties.
• Good knowledge in dealing with government agencies and INGOs/NGOs within the framework of implementing infrastructure projects.
• Experience in working with contractors and suppliers to ensure the execution of works according to standards and the contracts signed between both parties.
• Solid understanding of risk management and assessment during various stages of implementation.
Specific Vacancy Requirements
The vacancy shall be closed after 2 weeks of Advertisement,
This position will close on 05 Jan 2026
This position will close on 05 Jan 2026
Salary and Benefits
As per Oxfam salary scale
Required employees number
2
Posted On
Dec 21, 2025
Expiry Date
Jan 05, 2026
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CV Language
English