Job ID
44991
Job Title
PHE Assistant
To work for
Oxfam Syria
Country
Syria
City
Damascus
Field of Work
Humanitarian/Disasters
Job Type
Full time
Minimum Education Level
Bachelor/ License Degree
Responsibilities
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Support PHE Officer where necessary in preparing technical specifications of water and sanitation works, implementation plans, Bill of Quantities, Book of Conditions, design calculation and drawings.
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Support PHE Officer in technical assessments and preparing needs for repairs, replacement of the equipment related to water supply/sanitation system.
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Participate in site visits to inspect technical project implementation progress from the qualitative and quantitative aspects.
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Participate in regular meetings with site engineers for the purpose of briefing and debriefing on technical project and activities.
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Support in preparing contractors’ and site engineers’ payment vouchers with supporting documents and follow up on them with concerned parties.
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Contribute to the preparation of reports, technical project documents and submissions to local authorities by providing information, preparing tables and drafting relatively routine sections.
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Assist in drafting correspondences and follow up on the administrative process of correspondences and requests exchanged with local authorities.
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Prepare background information for use in discussions with local authorities and other organisations.
Collect and organize data and information and participate in preparing periodic reports on programme and technical project activities in addition to achievement reports.
*Maintain technical projects and plans hard and electronic files, minutes of meetings and any other key activity files of the PHE and update records in prescribed format
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Translation task might be required (Arabic to English and Vice versa).
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Performs other duties, as required.
Support PHE Officer where necessary in preparing technical specifications of water and sanitation works, implementation plans, Bill of Quantities, Book of Conditions, design calculation and drawings.
•
Support PHE Officer in technical assessments and preparing needs for repairs, replacement of the equipment related to water supply/sanitation system.
•
Participate in site visits to inspect technical project implementation progress from the qualitative and quantitative aspects.
•
Participate in regular meetings with site engineers for the purpose of briefing and debriefing on technical project and activities.
•
Support in preparing contractors’ and site engineers’ payment vouchers with supporting documents and follow up on them with concerned parties.
•
Contribute to the preparation of reports, technical project documents and submissions to local authorities by providing information, preparing tables and drafting relatively routine sections.
•
Assist in drafting correspondences and follow up on the administrative process of correspondences and requests exchanged with local authorities.
•
Prepare background information for use in discussions with local authorities and other organisations.
Collect and organize data and information and participate in preparing periodic reports on programme and technical project activities in addition to achievement reports.
*Maintain technical projects and plans hard and electronic files, minutes of meetings and any other key activity files of the PHE and update records in prescribed format
•
Translation task might be required (Arabic to English and Vice versa).
•
Performs other duties, as required.
Qualifications
University Degree in relevant field ( Mechanical, Civil, Electrical or Architecture ) Engineering Degree
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Demonstrated Engineering experience minimum 2 years or more in WASH projects Especially (Sanitary, Water Network Rehabilitation, WASH in school and water pumping stations Projects)
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Two years’ experience at this level with International Agencies or NGO’s.
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Sound understanding of a community development approach to WASH, and willing to assist population in need.
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Good communication and coordination skills.
Good organizational and work planning skills
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Able to set priorities and multi-task in dealing with job requirements.
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Detail oriented and good record keeper
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Ability to work autonomously and as a member of a team
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Demonstrate adaptability and flexibility in all aspects of working
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Good report writing skills
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Good competency in Microsoft Office applications
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Good competency in AutoCAD and Google Maps (basic knowledge of WATER CAD and FPA NET Applications is desirable)
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Good written and spoken English and Arabic is essential
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Capacity to travel if needed
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Demonstrated Engineering experience minimum 2 years or more in WASH projects Especially (Sanitary, Water Network Rehabilitation, WASH in school and water pumping stations Projects)
•
Two years’ experience at this level with International Agencies or NGO’s.
•
Sound understanding of a community development approach to WASH, and willing to assist population in need.
•
Good communication and coordination skills.
Good organizational and work planning skills
•
Able to set priorities and multi-task in dealing with job requirements.
•
Detail oriented and good record keeper
•
Ability to work autonomously and as a member of a team
•
Demonstrate adaptability and flexibility in all aspects of working
•
Good report writing skills
•
Good competency in Microsoft Office applications
•
Good competency in AutoCAD and Google Maps (basic knowledge of WATER CAD and FPA NET Applications is desirable)
•
Good written and spoken English and Arabic is essential
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Capacity to travel if needed
Salary and Benefits
As per oxfam salary scale
Required employees number
1
Posted On
Oct 19, 2025
Expiry Date
Nov 03, 2025
CV Language
English