Two Civil Engineers Consultants

UN Development Programme

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Posted 12 hrs ago

Experience

6 - 8 Years

Job Location

Lebanon - Lebanon

Education

Bachelor of Technology/Engineering(Civil)

Nationality

Any Nationality

Gender

Not Mentioned

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

Under the overall guidance of Project Specialist, the direct supervision of the Head of Engineering Unit, the Civil Engineer Consultant(s) will be primarily responsible for the technical aspects of infrastructure and civil works projects within the LHSP and LDP frameworks. To ensure a proper implementation of the projects the Civil Engineer Consultant(s) will perform the following functions:

Phase 1: Review, Assessment, and Design

  • Conduct technical assessments and site visits to verify infrastructure needs in coordination with municipalities, beneficiaries, and other stakeholders.
  • Review and validate technical documentation, including feasibility studies, concept notes, and preliminary designs for civil works projects.
  • Develop/Review detailed engineering designs, technical specifications, and bills of quantities (BoQs) for proposed interventions, ensuring compliance with national regulations, donor, and UNDP requirements.
  • Evaluate technical offers received.
  • Support participatory processes to ensure infrastructure interventions reflect local priorities and are conflict-sensitive and inclusive.
  • Coordinate with LHSP/LDP colleagues at area and country office levels to ensure alignment with program objectives.

Phase 2: Implementation and Supervision:

  • Oversee and supervise the implementation of civil works, ensuring adherence to approved designs, technical standards, and timelines.
  • Conduct regular site inspections for quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC), documenting progress through field reports and photographic evidence.
  • Participate in project meetings with contractors, municipalities, and project teams to monitor progress and address technical challenges.
  • Review and validate submissions from implementing partners, including technical reports, payment records, and as-built documentation.
  • Provide technical input for the evaluation of contractor offers, contract negotiations, and amendments.
  • Support the preparation and review of contract-related documents, including payment certificates, compliance reports, and technical correspondence.
  • Maintain accurate records and archives of all engineering activities, including drawings, reports, correspondence, and meeting minutes.

Phase 3: Completion and Follow-up Phase

  • Monitor and evaluate the completion of infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance with technical and safety standards.
  • Contribute to project closure activities, including commissioning, handover to beneficiaries, and defect liability inspections.
  • Provide input to monitoring and evaluation (M&E) processes, supporting the preparation of factsheets, briefing notes, and dissemination of results.
  • Document lessons learned and best practices to inform future civil works interventions within the LHSP and LDP frameworks.

The Consultant is expected to submit a monthly progress report undertaking the above tasks and activities under the TOR noting that the total duration should not exceed 12 months (number of working days should not exceed 18 working days per month).

Desired Candidate Profile

Education: A bachelor s degree a minimum of 6 years experience or a Graduate degree with 4 years experience in civil engineering, or related fields.

Experiences:

  • At least 2 years of experience in work with UN agencies is an advantage.

Other Assets:

  • Strong organizational, interpersonal, communication and problem-solving skills;
  • Ability to plan and prioritize own workload;
  • Ability to assume responsibility and to coordinate with others;
  • Effective oral and written communication skills;
  • Attention to detail and ability to handle tasks accurately;
  • Ability to work under pressure with a team spirit.
  • Displays sensitivity and adaptability.

Language:

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills in English and Arabic.

Company Industry

Department / Functional Area

Keywords

  • Two Civil Engineers Consultants

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UN Development Programme

Lebanon continues to confront an unprecedented financial and economic crisis, exacerbated by a long history of violence, volatility, and social inequality. This crisis has deeply undermined the subsistence capacity of already vulnerable populations. The country remains home to the largest numbers of refugees per capita in the world, with approximately 1.5 million displaced Syrians, 31,400 Palestine refugees from Syria, 35,000 Lebanese returnees, and a pre-existing population of 174,422 Palestine refugees residing in 12 official refugee camps and 156 gatherings. Moreover, the geopolitical environment continues to deteriorate, which poses risks for new displacement waves. This multi-layered crisis has had devastating impacts on Lebanon s social, economic, and environmental capital, and increasingly threatens the country's social cohesion and stability.

Communities hosting large numbers of displaced populations face compounded challenges due to inadequate institutional capacities, dwindling resources, and a lack of effective collective approaches to managing the crisis. These communities are grappling with the consequences of the Syrian displacement crisis, which has been further exacerbated since 2019 by a severe economic, fiscal, and governance meltdown. Additionally, the increasing pressures from climate change have intensified these vulnerabilities. This state-of-affairs weakens the ability of local communities to cope with the immediate impacts of the crisis, such as service breakdowns, rising poverty, and growing tensions between and within communities. These challenges, in turn, limit their capacity to pursue a sustainable development path, particularly as durable solutions to the displacementcrisis remain elusive.

In response to these challenges, the Lebanon Host Community Support Project Phase 2 (LHSP 2.0) builds upon the lessons learned from the original LHSP project, which has been implemented since 2014. LHSP 2.0 seeks to anchor stabilization activities within a more integrated local development framework. It focuses on working at the area-based level within clusters and unions, with a strong emphasis on strengthening municipal capacities to enhance the sustainability and impact of stabilization efforts.

At the local level, LHSP 2.0 aims to bolster the coping and sustainable development capacities of host communities. Its key objectives are to create a more enabling environment for mitigating and preventing tensions by:

  • Reducing competition over public services, livelihood, and economic opportunities: This is achieved by supporting the maintenance and expansion of service delivery and creating economic opportunities, especially in the context of the significant incapacitation of both public and private sectors.
  • Providing conflict-sensitive and inclusive dialogue and decision-making spaces: These spaces allow local communities to engage in peaceful discussions, identify common interests, and collaboratively chart a path towards a sustainable future.

The Local Development for Stabilization project (LDP) further complements the objectives of LHSP 2.0 by enhancing local governance, capacity building, and economic resilience across Lebanon. This initiative focuses
on the long-term recovery and stability of host communities, ensuring that development strategies are inclusive, sustainable, and responsive to the complex needs of both displaced and host populations. By fostering an environment where local governments and communities can manage development processes effectively, LDP seeks to integrate economic, social, and environmental resilience at the community level.

Together, the LHSP 2.0 and LDP projects are critical in addressing Lebanon's multi-dimensional vulnerabilities and ensuring the country s capacity for sustainable, inclusive recovery. They aim to create a harmonious, integrated approach to local development that not only addresses immediate needs but also builds resilience for the future.

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