Job ID
47428
Job Title
Project Civil Engineer
To work for
COOPI Cooperazione Internazionale
Country
Syria
City
Damascus
Field of Work
Engineering
Job Type
Full time
Minimum Education Level
Bachelor/ License Degree
Responsibilities
The Civil Engineer will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following tasks:
-Conduct site assessments and technical surveys of existing school structures requiring rehabilitation.
-Prepare detailed technical reports and assessments identifying structural, safety, and environmental issues.
-Develop rehabilitation designs, drawings, and bill of quantities in accordance with applicable standards and local regulations.
-Prepare procurement documents and technical specifications for construction works.
-Supervise and monitor construction activities, ensuring conformity with design specifications, quality standards, and safety protocols.
-Provide technical guidance and support to contractors and local partners during the implementation phase.
-Conduct quality control inspections and ensure timely completion of works.
-Ensure environmental and social safeguards are incorporated into all rehabilitation activities.
-Prepare progress reports and documentation on the rehabilitation activities for project reporting purposes.
-Ensure community engagement and communication during the rehabilitation process.
Deliverables
-Assessment reports and technical surveys
-Detailed rehabilitation designs and drawings
-Bill of quantities and technical specifications
-Supervision and progress reports
-Final report including lessons learned and recommendations
-Conduct site assessments and technical surveys of existing school structures requiring rehabilitation.
-Prepare detailed technical reports and assessments identifying structural, safety, and environmental issues.
-Develop rehabilitation designs, drawings, and bill of quantities in accordance with applicable standards and local regulations.
-Prepare procurement documents and technical specifications for construction works.
-Supervise and monitor construction activities, ensuring conformity with design specifications, quality standards, and safety protocols.
-Provide technical guidance and support to contractors and local partners during the implementation phase.
-Conduct quality control inspections and ensure timely completion of works.
-Ensure environmental and social safeguards are incorporated into all rehabilitation activities.
-Prepare progress reports and documentation on the rehabilitation activities for project reporting purposes.
-Ensure community engagement and communication during the rehabilitation process.
Deliverables
-Assessment reports and technical surveys
-Detailed rehabilitation designs and drawings
-Bill of quantities and technical specifications
-Supervision and progress reports
-Final report including lessons learned and recommendations
Qualifications
Education
-Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, Master’s preferred
Professional Experience
-At least 3-5 years of proven experience in civil engineering, with a focus on the rehabilitation or construction of educational or community facilities, ideally within humanitarian or development contexts.
-Demonstrated experience managing or supervising construction projects, including planning, implementation, and quality assurance.
-Experience working in challenging environments, with sensitivity to cultural, social, and environmental factors impacting construction projects.
-Prior involvement in assessing structural safety, environmental impact, and community needs for school or public building projects.
-Experience collaborating with local contractors, communities, and government authorities to ensure smooth project implementation and compliance with local regulations.
-Experience in drafting BoQ’s, technical specifications, as well as technical drawings.
-Experience working with international NGOs (preferred)
-Familiarity with donor-funded projects
Technical Skills
-Strong knowledge of structural engineering principles, building codes, and safety standards relevant to school infrastructure.
-Ability to develop detailed technical drawings, specifications, and bill of quantities using design software such as AutoCAD or similar tools.
-Proficiency in conducting site assessments, geotechnical surveys, and structural integrity evaluations.
-Skills in project management, including planning, budgeting, and monitoring construction progress.
-Sound understanding of environmental and social safeguards, including waste management, water runoff, and community engagement during rehabilitation works.
-Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, Master’s preferred
Professional Experience
-At least 3-5 years of proven experience in civil engineering, with a focus on the rehabilitation or construction of educational or community facilities, ideally within humanitarian or development contexts.
-Demonstrated experience managing or supervising construction projects, including planning, implementation, and quality assurance.
-Experience working in challenging environments, with sensitivity to cultural, social, and environmental factors impacting construction projects.
-Prior involvement in assessing structural safety, environmental impact, and community needs for school or public building projects.
-Experience collaborating with local contractors, communities, and government authorities to ensure smooth project implementation and compliance with local regulations.
-Experience in drafting BoQ’s, technical specifications, as well as technical drawings.
-Experience working with international NGOs (preferred)
-Familiarity with donor-funded projects
Technical Skills
-Strong knowledge of structural engineering principles, building codes, and safety standards relevant to school infrastructure.
-Ability to develop detailed technical drawings, specifications, and bill of quantities using design software such as AutoCAD or similar tools.
-Proficiency in conducting site assessments, geotechnical surveys, and structural integrity evaluations.
-Skills in project management, including planning, budgeting, and monitoring construction progress.
-Sound understanding of environmental and social safeguards, including waste management, water runoff, and community engagement during rehabilitation works.
Specific Vacancy Requirements
Based in Damascus with frequent travels to Hama.
safeguarding statement:
COOPI is firmly committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. We maintain a zero-tolerance policy toward any form of sexual exploitation, abuse, harassment, or neglect. All staff, consultants, and volunteers are expected to uphold and promote this commitment at all times. Employment with COOPI is subject to satisfactory reference checks, criminal background screening, and full adherence to COOPIs Code of Conduct, Child Safeguarding Policy, and Protection from Sexual Exploitation, Abuse, and Harassment (PSEA) Policy
Contract Type and Duration:
This is a full-time position under a 3-month renewable contract.
Behavioral Expectations and Core Values:
-Commitment to humanitarian principles
-Respectful and inclusive behavior
-Accountability and transparency in all actions
The last date for receiving the applications is March 31st,2026. Due to the urgency of this role, we will be reviewing CVs and interviewing candidates in advance of the closing date. For this reason, interested candidates are asked to submit their applications as soon as possible.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
safeguarding statement:
COOPI is firmly committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. We maintain a zero-tolerance policy toward any form of sexual exploitation, abuse, harassment, or neglect. All staff, consultants, and volunteers are expected to uphold and promote this commitment at all times. Employment with COOPI is subject to satisfactory reference checks, criminal background screening, and full adherence to COOPIs Code of Conduct, Child Safeguarding Policy, and Protection from Sexual Exploitation, Abuse, and Harassment (PSEA) Policy
Contract Type and Duration:
This is a full-time position under a 3-month renewable contract.
Behavioral Expectations and Core Values:
-Commitment to humanitarian principles
-Respectful and inclusive behavior
-Accountability and transparency in all actions
The last date for receiving the applications is March 31st,2026. Due to the urgency of this role, we will be reviewing CVs and interviewing candidates in advance of the closing date. For this reason, interested candidates are asked to submit their applications as soon as possible.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Salary and Benefits
The indicative monthly salary for this role is 597$
and Medical Insurance
and Medical Insurance
About us
We are an independent Italian NGO founded in Milan by Father Vincenzo Barbieri on April 15 1965.
For almost 60 years we have been dedicated to breaking the cycle of poverty and to supporting populations affected by wars, socio-economic crises or natural disasters in their path to recovery and sustainable development, by making use of the professionalism of local and international operators, and through our partnerships with public and private bodies and civil society organizations.
Today we are present in 33 countries in Africa, the Middle East, Latin America and the Caribbean, with 239 humanitarian projects reaching more than 7,000,000 people. Since 1965 COOPI – Cooperazione Internazionale has helped more than 125 million people, with more than 3,000 projects in 74 countries, employing about 5,400 expat aid workers and around 67,000 local professionals.
For almost 60 years we have been dedicated to breaking the cycle of poverty and to supporting populations affected by wars, socio-economic crises or natural disasters in their path to recovery and sustainable development, by making use of the professionalism of local and international operators, and through our partnerships with public and private bodies and civil society organizations.
Today we are present in 33 countries in Africa, the Middle East, Latin America and the Caribbean, with 239 humanitarian projects reaching more than 7,000,000 people. Since 1965 COOPI – Cooperazione Internazionale has helped more than 125 million people, with more than 3,000 projects in 74 countries, employing about 5,400 expat aid workers and around 67,000 local professionals.
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Posted On
Mar 18, 2026
Expiry Date
Apr 17, 2026
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