Field Officer-Engineer North/Bekaa/South For the Lebanon Community Support Program (CSP)

About Chemonics 

Chemonics International is an international development company based in Washington, D.C. Our mission is to promote meaningful change around the world to help people live healthier, more productive and more independent lives. Since 1975 we have worked in 149 countries around the world, and currently implement 113 contracts in 68 countries. Our main partner is the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), but we occasionally work with foreign donors as well. We have over 600 staff based in our Washington, DC office and over 3000 staff in our project offices around the world.  

USAID/Lebanon Community Support Program (CSP) 

This 5 year project aims to support municipalities and underserved and vulnerable communities in providing better services and enhanced economic opportunities to improve lives and reduce tensions that contribute to conflict and violence in Lebanon. We’re a regionally based program, based in Beirut with activities in Bekaa, North, and South Lebanon. Chemonics is the sole owner of the Lebanon Community Support Program IDIQ contract. We currently have two Task Orders. Task Order 01 (which covers Operations and Management) and Task Order 02 (covers our technical community support work). We may be awarded more task orders in the future.

1.  Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Undertakes site visits in the designated area for identified projects.
• Prepares and / or reviews feasibility studies and formulates projects ideas; S/he will meet with local authorities, partners, beneficiaries and project’s staff, prepares BOQs and cost estimates as well as technical specifications for the required works in coordination with the central engineering unit. S/he will prepare drawings if required; provides pictures for site conditions; proposes solutions, recommendations, etc….
• Provide Technical Support on Bidders’ queries and conduct site visits within the bidding process.
• Follow up technically with local authorities, partners and local staff.
• Supervise, monitor and report on works implemented by contractors/suppliers ensuring proper implementation; provide technical guidance and make sure that works are compliant with technical specifications, drawings and project schedule.
• Validate quantity and quality of the works and submit technical report to the RPM, Activity Fund Team, and Engineering Team.
• Approve receiving of goods and supplies on behalf of Chemonics in coordination with the RPM, Activity Fund Team and Engineering Team.
• Communicate any delay or amendment to the RPM.
• Liaises with local partners and beneficiares to conduct Community Profiles and meetings with Advisory groups in the field as well as any other follow up tasks with the local community.
• Assists in making recommendations for program-led community stabilization activities.
• Ensure all necessary documentation, including but not limited to material submittals, engineering and shops drawings, As-built drawings, etc… are electronically filed for each construction project.
• Other duties, as assigned by the supervisor or his/her designee.

2.  Minimum Qualifications

• University degree is required.
• At least two years of professional experience in engineering, construction or another relevant area of expertise.
• Experience in construction projects design, implementation, oversight, or monitoring is preferred.
• Excellent communication, reporting and networking skills.
• Proven experience fostering effective relationships with a variety of stakeholders, including local government, community-based organizations, and the private sector.
• Experience working with communal committees and donor-funded projects is an asset. 
• Ability to work independently and as part of a diverse team.
• Fluent spoken Arabic, with strong English required.
• Access to a car for transportation to site visits.

 3.  Place of Assignment

      The Field Officer-Engineer will be based in one of CSP’s regions of operation and will be expected to travel to the project’s main office in Beirut at least once per week for meetings and consultation.  

4.  Reporting

     The Field Officer/Engineer will report directly to the Regional Program Manager. He/she will be coordinating on engineering/technical aspects of the activities with the Engineering Manager, or equivalent.

Chemonics is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment based on their qualifications without discrimination.