Job ID
51050
Job Title
Volunteer- Site Engineer
To work for
ZOA - International
Country
Syria
City
Aleppo
Field of Work
Humanitarian/Disasters
Job Type
Part Time
Military service
Not Specified
Minimum Education Level
Bachelor/ License Degree
Responsibilities
Assist ZOA team in preparing the project’s technical documents including the technical designs, drawings, BoQs, and BoCs; and prepare as-built drawings after completion of the works when required.
Undertaking surveys, gathering data, and conducting assessments as requested by the line manager.
Preparing cost estimates and ensuring appropriate materials and tools are available in the market.
Ensure that the rehabilitation work is aligned with the standards and the requested specifications.
Identify existing or potential risks to the safety in the proposed interventions and make recommendations to address them.
Ensures that the implementation of the projects has been carried out with full compliance to the Book of Conditions (BoC) and Bill of Quantities (BoQ) and the technical offer related to
the project, and reports any changes or Low quality works level to the line manager.
Verify and validate the quantities of the supplied and installed equipment and the rehabilitation works quantities of the rehabilitation projects.
Prepare the daily progress reports (field visit reports) with the progress photos and fill in other required paperwork, templates, and deliver presentations when required in
coordination with the line manager.
Regular reporting of issues and potential problems facing the projects with suggested solutions.
Liaise with the local authority (where appropriate to the project) to ensure compliance with local construction regulations and by-laws.
Communicate with contractors and/or their representatives and attend regular meetings to keep them informed of progress.
Ensure the safety of the workers and the worksite as per the national and international Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) standards in coordination with the safety team.
Ensure that sustainability policies and legislation are adhered to.
Obtain the necessary parties' signatures on the handover certificates and any other formal
certificates.
Provide photos to document each work stage, before the project start, during the implementation, and after completion.
Archive hard copy and digital copies of the paperwork and documentation related to the completed project.
Adhere to the organization Code of Conduct, policies, and regulations, and be accountable for its proper implementation by all team members.
Preform Any other duties relevant to the rehabilitation activities.
Undertaking surveys, gathering data, and conducting assessments as requested by the line manager.
Preparing cost estimates and ensuring appropriate materials and tools are available in the market.
Ensure that the rehabilitation work is aligned with the standards and the requested specifications.
Identify existing or potential risks to the safety in the proposed interventions and make recommendations to address them.
Ensures that the implementation of the projects has been carried out with full compliance to the Book of Conditions (BoC) and Bill of Quantities (BoQ) and the technical offer related to
the project, and reports any changes or Low quality works level to the line manager.
Verify and validate the quantities of the supplied and installed equipment and the rehabilitation works quantities of the rehabilitation projects.
Prepare the daily progress reports (field visit reports) with the progress photos and fill in other required paperwork, templates, and deliver presentations when required in
coordination with the line manager.
Regular reporting of issues and potential problems facing the projects with suggested solutions.
Liaise with the local authority (where appropriate to the project) to ensure compliance with local construction regulations and by-laws.
Communicate with contractors and/or their representatives and attend regular meetings to keep them informed of progress.
Ensure the safety of the workers and the worksite as per the national and international Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) standards in coordination with the safety team.
Ensure that sustainability policies and legislation are adhered to.
Obtain the necessary parties' signatures on the handover certificates and any other formal
certificates.
Provide photos to document each work stage, before the project start, during the implementation, and after completion.
Archive hard copy and digital copies of the paperwork and documentation related to the completed project.
Adhere to the organization Code of Conduct, policies, and regulations, and be accountable for its proper implementation by all team members.
Preform Any other duties relevant to the rehabilitation activities.
Qualifications
Good knowledge of the Core Humanitarian Principles.
Bachelor's degree in engineering (Civil, Architect, Electric, and Mechanical).
Minimum of 4 years of engineering work experience in private or government sector, local or international NGOs experience is a plus. Only experience gained post-graduation will be counted.
Experience in irrigation systems rehabilitation project is a plus.
Great leadership and organizational skills and methodical approach to work.
Respect for diversity and willingness to work in a multicultural environment.
Superb project management skills.
Ability to apply logical and critical thinking skills to projects.
A willingness to learn.
communication skills, written and oral, with the ability to liaise effectively with a range of
other professionals, such as construction managers, quantity surveyors, subcontractors, architects, designers, other engineers, and target communities.
strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
accuracy and attention to detail.
negotiation skills.
strong teamwork skills.
excellent IT skills and excellent knowledge on engineering design and drawing software
(AutoCAD 2D-3D, MS Project or similar, Revit, ETABS, …..)
flexibility in working hours and able to travel to rural areas.
Commercial awareness – an understanding of how actions can affect the project.
Additional certificates or licenses may be required.
Bachelor's degree in engineering (Civil, Architect, Electric, and Mechanical).
Minimum of 4 years of engineering work experience in private or government sector, local or international NGOs experience is a plus. Only experience gained post-graduation will be counted.
Experience in irrigation systems rehabilitation project is a plus.
Great leadership and organizational skills and methodical approach to work.
Respect for diversity and willingness to work in a multicultural environment.
Superb project management skills.
Ability to apply logical and critical thinking skills to projects.
A willingness to learn.
communication skills, written and oral, with the ability to liaise effectively with a range of
other professionals, such as construction managers, quantity surveyors, subcontractors, architects, designers, other engineers, and target communities.
strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
accuracy and attention to detail.
negotiation skills.
strong teamwork skills.
excellent IT skills and excellent knowledge on engineering design and drawing software
(AutoCAD 2D-3D, MS Project or similar, Revit, ETABS, …..)
flexibility in working hours and able to travel to rural areas.
Commercial awareness – an understanding of how actions can affect the project.
Additional certificates or licenses may be required.
Salary and Benefits
As Per ZOA Salary Scale
About us
ZOA is an international NGO, which offers RELIEF to people who are affected by conflict or natural disasters. ZOA wants to contribute to a new perspective of HOPE in which people work together for a promising future in dignity and mutual trust. Together with the affected communities, we work on the RECOVERY until they can provide to take care of their livelihoods. The work of ZOA is coordinated from the Netherlands. From there ZOA operates in seventeen countries in Africa, Middle East Region and Asia. ZOA works approximately with 900 employees worldwide.
ZOA has provided emergency relief to Syrians in Syria and neighbouring countries since 2014. After ZOA’s registration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) in 2018, the organization established an office in Damascus in 2019. Since then, ZOA has been working with crisis affected communities across Livelihoods, WASH, Education and Shelter sectors. ZOA implements directly, as well as through local partners. ZOA seeks to reach the most vulnerable groups- women, children, elderly, female headed households, persons with disablities and internally displaced persons.
ZOA has provided emergency relief to Syrians in Syria and neighbouring countries since 2014. After ZOA’s registration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) in 2018, the organization established an office in Damascus in 2019. Since then, ZOA has been working with crisis affected communities across Livelihoods, WASH, Education and Shelter sectors. ZOA implements directly, as well as through local partners. ZOA seeks to reach the most vulnerable groups- women, children, elderly, female headed households, persons with disablities and internally displaced persons.
Required employees number
8
Posted On
Sep 16, 2026
Expiry Date
Oct 01, 2026
CV Language
English
