Вакансія: Field Officer – Civil Engineer

AVSI is a non-profit non-governmental organization (NGO), recognized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and credited at the United Nations Economic and Social Council. In Ukraine, AVSI in partnership with EMMAUS implements humanitarian activities such as Food and Non-food items distribution, in Education and Protection sector. Please, refers to our media channels for further information.

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With regards to the above and in the framework of the project ‘Inclusive Access to Protective Learning for Conflict-Affected Girls, Boys, and Adolescents’ funded by Education Cannot Wait (ECW), AVSI and EMMAUS are currently seeking to recruit a:

Position: 1 Field Officer – Civil Engineer

Duty Stations: 1 Field Officer in Poltava City

Department: Project

Starting date: ASAP

Period: 2 months of probation with possibility to extend

Salary range: net USD 600-800 according to job experience

Report to: Project Manager

Summary of the key responsibilities:

• Study of the areas for light rehabilitation (mainly schools, youth centers, and shelters).
• Draft of project documentation to present to companies for the realisation of construction works (rehabilitating walls, renovating ventilation systems, reinstalment of windows, rehabilitation of bomb shelters, etc.)
• Supervision of the works by construction companies;
• Evaluation of the good quality of works;
• Coordinate activities in the establishment and management of Digital Learning Spaces in the oblast;
• Ensure that activities are carried out in the established and planned timing;
• Ensure that activities are carried out with quality;  
• Ensure that beneficiaries are treated equally and adequately by all AVSI and EMMAUS staff;
• Coordinate AVSI and EMMAUS staff and ensure their work is carried out correctly; 
• Coordinate and support Logistician and Operation Manager for procurements;
• Coordinate and support the Monitoring and Evaluation Officer in monitoring the activities;
• Maintain good relation with Local authorities and other stakeholders in the reference area;
• Timely inform and report to the Project Manager on the progresses as well as problems arise during the planning of the activities;
• Any other related tasks requested by the Project Manager 

Required and essential qualifications:

• Excellent knowledge of English and Ukrainian language (both written and oral)
• Degree in Civil Engineering or related field
• At least, 2 years of experience in civil engineering and in the preparation of project documentation for works and in their coordination.

Other preferable requirements:

• Experience in coordinating distribution of items and/or in carrying out educational and psychosocial activities both in emergency and/or development context.
• Previous experience in working with International NGO;
• Having done any training in coordination, distribution of cash and/or basic goods, education and psychosocial support;
• Excellent communication skills (both oral and written);
• Knowledge of humanitarian standards;
• Detail-oriented and works with a high degree of accuracy;
• Highly organized and flexible;
• Able to work under pressure and under strict deadlines;
• Strong team-building;
• Strong logical reasoning, critical thinking and problem solving;
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and use of relevant software and other applications, e.g. word processing, spreadsheet, database, internet;

How to apply:

Interested candidates should submit their applications containing:

• Updated CV (no more than 3 pages) in English language preferably including a minimum of 2 referees from previous employers (name, designation-email address);
• Cover or motivational letter in English language.
• Certificate of civil engineering or related field

The applications must be sent through email at the following e-mail address [email protected] with in subject ‘Application for Field Officer – ECW Poltava” no later than 20^th November 2022 at 4.00 p.m. Kiev time.

Please, note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted and background check will be carried out in conformity with AVSI Child Safeguarding Policy. 

If you are going to be selected as Field Officer you are expected to comply and abide with all AVSI policies (e.g. AVSI Child Safeguarding Policy, PSEAH etc.).