Job ID
48954
Job Title
WASH Assistant
To work for
Action For Humanity
Country
Syria
City
Damascus
Field of Work
Engineering - Humanitarian/Disasters
Job Type
Full time
Military service
Not Specified
Minimum Education Level
Bachelor/ License Degree
Responsibilities
GENERAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Supervise all on-site rehabilitation works in assigned locations to ensure compliance with specifications and timelines.
2. Conduct technical field assessments and prepare preliminary designs, sketches, and calculations for school rehabilitation works.
3. Monitor daily progress and verify quantities and quality of executed works.
4. Ensure that safety measures and engineering standards are followed on-site.
5. Coordinate material delivery, storage, and usage with contractors and suppliers.
6. Prepare and submit daily and weekly site progress reports.
7. Conduct technical assessments and provide accurate feedback on field challenges.
8. Assist the line manager in verifying BoQs, drawings, and material lists.
9. Support the MEAL team and external monitors during field visits and evaluations.
10. Communicate any technical or logistical issues immediately to the Project Officer.
11. Ensure proper documentation and archiving of all site-related reports and photos.
12. Perform any additional tasks assigned by the Project Officer or Line Manager
13. Provide technical feedback on structural or design modifications required during implementation.
1. Supervise all on-site rehabilitation works in assigned locations to ensure compliance with specifications and timelines.
2. Conduct technical field assessments and prepare preliminary designs, sketches, and calculations for school rehabilitation works.
3. Monitor daily progress and verify quantities and quality of executed works.
4. Ensure that safety measures and engineering standards are followed on-site.
5. Coordinate material delivery, storage, and usage with contractors and suppliers.
6. Prepare and submit daily and weekly site progress reports.
7. Conduct technical assessments and provide accurate feedback on field challenges.
8. Assist the line manager in verifying BoQs, drawings, and material lists.
9. Support the MEAL team and external monitors during field visits and evaluations.
10. Communicate any technical or logistical issues immediately to the Project Officer.
11. Ensure proper documentation and archiving of all site-related reports and photos.
12. Perform any additional tasks assigned by the Project Officer or Line Manager
13. Provide technical feedback on structural or design modifications required during implementation.
Qualifications
Abilities:
- Strong organizational skills to manage field data, reports, and documentation efficiently.
- Ability to work in the field and support on-site supervision of workers and rehabilitation activities.
- Flexibility and adaptability to work in challenging environments and meet project deadlines.
- Teamwork and communication skills to coordinate with project teams, engineers, and local stakeholders.
- Attention to detail to ensure technical accuracy in reporting and document preparation.
- Willingness to work extra hours when needed to meet project requirements
Skills:
• Languages: Excellent Arabic (spoken and written) and good English skills.
• Computing: Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and engineering design software such as AutoCAD and SAP (required).
• Strong design and technical drafting skills, capable of preparing and revising engineering drawings, layouts, and as-built plans.
• Ability to conduct technical assessments and prepare design proposals and cost estimates.
• Ability to read, interpret, and implement drawings and technical specifications in line with engineering and humanitarian standards.
• Strong on-site supervision and quality assurance skills.
• Ability to prepare daily progress reports, site visit notes, BoQs, and material tracking sheets.
- Strong organizational skills to manage field data, reports, and documentation efficiently.
- Ability to work in the field and support on-site supervision of workers and rehabilitation activities.
- Flexibility and adaptability to work in challenging environments and meet project deadlines.
- Teamwork and communication skills to coordinate with project teams, engineers, and local stakeholders.
- Attention to detail to ensure technical accuracy in reporting and document preparation.
- Willingness to work extra hours when needed to meet project requirements
Skills:
• Languages: Excellent Arabic (spoken and written) and good English skills.
• Computing: Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and engineering design software such as AutoCAD and SAP (required).
• Strong design and technical drafting skills, capable of preparing and revising engineering drawings, layouts, and as-built plans.
• Ability to conduct technical assessments and prepare design proposals and cost estimates.
• Ability to read, interpret, and implement drawings and technical specifications in line with engineering and humanitarian standards.
• Strong on-site supervision and quality assurance skills.
• Ability to prepare daily progress reports, site visit notes, BoQs, and material tracking sheets.
Specific Vacancy Requirements
General Work Experience:
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in construction or rehabilitation projects, preferably within the humanitarian sector.
• Proven experience in supervising fieldwork, workers, and contractors.
• Experience in school or public facility rehabilitation is an asset.
Qualifications and Education Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in construction or rehabilitation projects, preferably within the humanitarian sector.
• Proven experience in supervising fieldwork, workers, and contractors.
• Experience in school or public facility rehabilitation is an asset.
Qualifications and Education Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering.
Salary and Benefits
NA
About us
Action for Humanity is an international humanitarian organization committed to delivering life-saving assistance and sustainable support to individuals and communities affected by conflict, displacement, and natural disasters. The organization implements comprehensive programs in emergency relief, healthcare, education, water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), livelihoods, and child protection. Through its strategic interventions, Action for Humanity seeks to alleviate human suffering, uphold dignity, and foster resilience among vulnerable populations, ensuring that humanitarian principles and accountability guide all aspects of its work.
Required employees number
1
Posted On
Jun 11, 2026
Expiry Date
Jul 11, 2026
