Job ID
49375
Job Title
Civil Engineer
To work for
Stars Orbit Consultants and Management Development
Country
Syria
City
Der Al Zour
Field of Work
Engineering
Job Type
Project Based
Military service
Not Specified
Minimum Education Level
Bachelor/ License Degree
Responsibilities
In close coordination with the Shelter unit, the Civil engineer will be required to carry out the following tasks.
• Consolidate technical requirements/specifications for required shelter needs, for civil works including but not limited to rehabilitation, infrastructure, WASH projects, etc. according to the planned shelter requirement related to the Civil works within camps, urban areas, and rural settings in Hassakeh or any other tasks related to shelter activities as follows:
• Conduct site visits with the respective units.
• Facilitate joint assessments, needs analysis, and identification of gaps in all sectors, particularly in infrastructure, shelter projects in camps, urban areas, and rural settings in the area of operation.
• Gather information on shelter and infrastructure gaps to enable UNHCR’s decision-making for suitable interventions.
• Good understanding of the codes and applicable regulations/norms to support in the technical designing phase using engineering software and support in preparing detailed Scope of Works (SoW), Bills of Quantity (BoQ), drawings, and other documents as required in line with the unit-specific requirements.
• Develop implementation plans, and timeframes with project deliverable milestones, including schedules and timelines.
• Regular monitoring of the project including reporting of deviations, discrepancies, and/or deficiencies from the approved design, scope of work and bill of quantity (including materials used), and timeline, as well as proposition of remedial measures to mitigate consequences of deviations.
• Present periodic briefings for the contractor and UNHCR Project Management Team.
• Prepare written progress reports on a bi-weekly basis, recommendations, and proposed ways to address challenges.
• At the completion of each work phase, the Civil engineer should submit the overall project report, reflecting the history of the work progress in line with the proposed time plan, accompanied challenges, lessons learned, and the impact of shelter programs implemented directly by UNHCR or through partners against the set baselines and indicators as per the guidance and SOPs provided by UNHCR.
• Perform other tasks as required by UNHCR.
• Consolidate technical requirements/specifications for required shelter needs, for civil works including but not limited to rehabilitation, infrastructure, WASH projects, etc. according to the planned shelter requirement related to the Civil works within camps, urban areas, and rural settings in Hassakeh or any other tasks related to shelter activities as follows:
• Conduct site visits with the respective units.
• Facilitate joint assessments, needs analysis, and identification of gaps in all sectors, particularly in infrastructure, shelter projects in camps, urban areas, and rural settings in the area of operation.
• Gather information on shelter and infrastructure gaps to enable UNHCR’s decision-making for suitable interventions.
• Good understanding of the codes and applicable regulations/norms to support in the technical designing phase using engineering software and support in preparing detailed Scope of Works (SoW), Bills of Quantity (BoQ), drawings, and other documents as required in line with the unit-specific requirements.
• Develop implementation plans, and timeframes with project deliverable milestones, including schedules and timelines.
• Regular monitoring of the project including reporting of deviations, discrepancies, and/or deficiencies from the approved design, scope of work and bill of quantity (including materials used), and timeline, as well as proposition of remedial measures to mitigate consequences of deviations.
• Present periodic briefings for the contractor and UNHCR Project Management Team.
• Prepare written progress reports on a bi-weekly basis, recommendations, and proposed ways to address challenges.
• At the completion of each work phase, the Civil engineer should submit the overall project report, reflecting the history of the work progress in line with the proposed time plan, accompanied challenges, lessons learned, and the impact of shelter programs implemented directly by UNHCR or through partners against the set baselines and indicators as per the guidance and SOPs provided by UNHCR.
• Perform other tasks as required by UNHCR.
Qualifications
Project Context & Objectives:
The incumbent will cover the stated governorates for an initial period of 5 months. The Civil engineer covers the governorate of assignment monitoring sectors in Protection services, Shelter/CRI PDMs, Livelihoods and Camp Management and rehabilitation works.
Required Qualifications:
a. Education
• Minimum of university degree in Civil Engineering.
b. Experience
• Work experience in the area for a minimum of 6 years.
• Good leadership, networking skills and good knowledge of the area.
• Good presentation in basic English language and computer skills.
• Conversant with local culture and language of the area.
c. Key Competencies
• Civil Engineering & Technical Expertise (infrastructure, shelter, WASH projects).
• Design & Documentation (SoW, BoQs, drawings, compliance with standards).
• Project Management & Monitoring (planning, timelines, quality control, reporting deviations).
• Assessment & Analytical Skills (site visits, needs assessments, gap analysis).
• Coordination & Communication (working with units, contractors, and reporting to management).
d. Languages:
• Good presentation in basic English language and computer skills. Strong English skills to develop and share analytical reports to UNHCR.
Expected Output
In close coordination with the Shelter unit, the Civil engineer will be required to carry out the following tasks:
• Consolidate technical requirements/specifications for required shelter needs, for civil works including but not limited to rehabilitation, infrastructure, WASH projects, etc. according to the planned shelter requirement related to the Civil works within camps, urban areas, and rural settings or any other tasks related to shelter activities as follows:
o Conduct site visits with the respective units.
o Facilitate joint assessments, needs analysis, and identification of gaps in all sectors, particularly in infrastructure, shelter projects in camps, urban areas, and rural settings in the area of operation.
o Gather information on shelter and infrastructure gaps to enable UNHCR’s decision-making for suitable interventions.
o Good understanding of the codes and applicable regulations/norms to support in the technical designing phase using engineering software and support in preparing detailed Scope of Works (SoW), Bills of Quantity (BoQ), drawings, and other documents as required in line with the unit-specific requirements.
o Develop implementation plans, and timeframes with project deliverable milestones, including schedules and timelines.
o Regular monitoring of the project including reporting of deviations, discrepancies, and/or deficiencies from the approved design, scope of work and bill of quantity (including materials used), and timeline, as well as proposition of remedial measures to mitigate consequences of deviations.
o Present periodic briefings for the contractor and UNHCR Project Management Team.
o Prepare written progress reports on a bi-weekly basis, recommendations, and proposed ways to address challenges.
o At the completion of each work phase, the Civil engineer should submit the overall project report, reflecting the history of the work progress in line with the proposed time plan, accompanied challenges, lessons learned, and the impact of shelter programs implemented directly by UNHCR or through partners against the set baselines and indicators as per the guidance and SOPs provided by UNHCR.
o Perform other tasks as required by UNHCR.
The incumbent will cover the stated governorates for an initial period of 5 months. The Civil engineer covers the governorate of assignment monitoring sectors in Protection services, Shelter/CRI PDMs, Livelihoods and Camp Management and rehabilitation works.
Required Qualifications:
a. Education
• Minimum of university degree in Civil Engineering.
b. Experience
• Work experience in the area for a minimum of 6 years.
• Good leadership, networking skills and good knowledge of the area.
• Good presentation in basic English language and computer skills.
• Conversant with local culture and language of the area.
c. Key Competencies
• Civil Engineering & Technical Expertise (infrastructure, shelter, WASH projects).
• Design & Documentation (SoW, BoQs, drawings, compliance with standards).
• Project Management & Monitoring (planning, timelines, quality control, reporting deviations).
• Assessment & Analytical Skills (site visits, needs assessments, gap analysis).
• Coordination & Communication (working with units, contractors, and reporting to management).
d. Languages:
• Good presentation in basic English language and computer skills. Strong English skills to develop and share analytical reports to UNHCR.
Expected Output
In close coordination with the Shelter unit, the Civil engineer will be required to carry out the following tasks:
• Consolidate technical requirements/specifications for required shelter needs, for civil works including but not limited to rehabilitation, infrastructure, WASH projects, etc. according to the planned shelter requirement related to the Civil works within camps, urban areas, and rural settings or any other tasks related to shelter activities as follows:
o Conduct site visits with the respective units.
o Facilitate joint assessments, needs analysis, and identification of gaps in all sectors, particularly in infrastructure, shelter projects in camps, urban areas, and rural settings in the area of operation.
o Gather information on shelter and infrastructure gaps to enable UNHCR’s decision-making for suitable interventions.
o Good understanding of the codes and applicable regulations/norms to support in the technical designing phase using engineering software and support in preparing detailed Scope of Works (SoW), Bills of Quantity (BoQ), drawings, and other documents as required in line with the unit-specific requirements.
o Develop implementation plans, and timeframes with project deliverable milestones, including schedules and timelines.
o Regular monitoring of the project including reporting of deviations, discrepancies, and/or deficiencies from the approved design, scope of work and bill of quantity (including materials used), and timeline, as well as proposition of remedial measures to mitigate consequences of deviations.
o Present periodic briefings for the contractor and UNHCR Project Management Team.
o Prepare written progress reports on a bi-weekly basis, recommendations, and proposed ways to address challenges.
o At the completion of each work phase, the Civil engineer should submit the overall project report, reflecting the history of the work progress in line with the proposed time plan, accompanied challenges, lessons learned, and the impact of shelter programs implemented directly by UNHCR or through partners against the set baselines and indicators as per the guidance and SOPs provided by UNHCR.
o Perform other tasks as required by UNHCR.
Specific Vacancy Requirements
2. During submission, please use the English language only.
3. Indicate clear years of experience with each job (Month/Year)
4. If the candidate is currently employed by a government institution, he/she must be able to provide an unpaid leave of absence for the duration of the consultancy.
5. Only candidates who are short-listed will be contacted.
6. By submitting your application, you have read the Terms of Reference for this position and agree that any false, wrong, or incomplete information might lead to your disqualification in this recruitment process.
3. Indicate clear years of experience with each job (Month/Year)
4. If the candidate is currently employed by a government institution, he/she must be able to provide an unpaid leave of absence for the duration of the consultancy.
5. Only candidates who are short-listed will be contacted.
6. By submitting your application, you have read the Terms of Reference for this position and agree that any false, wrong, or incomplete information might lead to your disqualification in this recruitment process.
Salary and Benefits
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About us
SOC is a privately held consulting firm based in Jordan, Iraq, Yemen, Syria, Palestine, and Saudi Arabia. SOC specializes in providing Human Resource Management, cash distribution, conducting studies, surveys, vetting, assessments, monitoring and evaluation, data collection and analysis.
Required employees number
1
Posted On
Jun 30, 2026
Expiry Date
Jul 30, 2026
CV Language
English
