National Project Officer – Construction Engineer

The National Project Officer – Construction Engineer supports the planning, coordination and implementation of infrastructure projects under the IBG Programme in Lebanon. The role involves technical assessments, design, monitoring construction works, and contributing to project proposals and SOPs to strengthen border infrastructure resilience and sustainability.

Responsibilities

• Support the planning, coordination and implementation of project activities related to the rehabilitation and construction of border infrastructure, in line with approved workplans, and technical guidance provided by supervisors to advance programme delivery targets.
• Carry out technical assessments, feasibility studies, and collection of data to incorporate disaster risk considerations such as earthquakes, floods, and other hazards into structural analysis to strengthen the resilience and sustainability of border infrastructure designs.
• Prepare achievable and cost-effective structural design, calculations, drawings, and details for diverse infrastructure including buildings, roads, mechanical, electrical and plumbing networks, under the supervisor’s guidance, to provide a sound technical basis for construction and rehabilitation works.
• Draft Bills of Quantities (BoQs), specifications, operational and maintenance manuals, and contribute to bidding documentations, to facilitate timely and compliant procurement of construction works.
• Assist in developing and adjusting detailed and achievable field-level workplans and activities, based on assessments, information verification, and stakeholder consultations to keep infrastructure activities aligned with programme objectives.
• Identify implementation challenges and gaps and report them to the supervisor for timely corrective action.
• Monitor construction and rehabilitation works at the field level through frequent site visits and liaison with contractors, and report on compliance findings, to uphold quality and contractual standards.
• Compile, summarise information and highlight required follow-up actions of progress and accomplishment reports – including before-and-after photo documentation – to provide management with accurate updates on infrastructure activities.
• Contribute to integrating sustainability principles, access for people with disability and gender considerations into infrastructure design and implementation to promote inclusive and durable border facilities.
• Assist in the development and dissemination of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and guidelines for engineering and construction works to promote compliance with local laws and IOM technical standards.
• Participate in the preparation of project proposals, concept notes and other planning documents to support resource mobilisation for the IBG infrastructure portfolio.
• Perform such other relevant duties as maybe assigned.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in civil engineering, Structural Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field from an accredited academic institution with two years of relevant professional experience; or, Bachelor's degree in the above fields with four years of relevant professional experience.
• Accredited Universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database.
• Progressive professional experience in large-scale civil engineering and infrastructure development projects.
• Demonstrated experience in the design, rehabilitation, and construction of public infrastructure and institutional facilities, including preparation and review of technical documentation such as drawings, BOQs, technical specifications, and cost estimates.
• Experience working with governmental authorities, UN agencies, donors, and other stakeholders in a multi-partner environment, including familiarity with UN and bilateral donor programming, reporting requirements, and compliance standards.
• Experience in border infrastructure projects, including the design, construction and rehabilitation of border crossing points, is a strong advantage.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines in a fast-paced and detail-oriented team environment.
• Proven ability to work effectively with contractors and engineering/design firms.
• Strong technical knowledge of civil, electrical, mechanical engineering, and construction management principles.
• Proficient use of AutoCad, Revite, and other relevant Engineering and Project Management software.
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Knowledge of the UN System, NGOs, and other international organisations/institutions.
• Fluency in Arabic and English (oral and written) is required.
• Working knowledge of French is desirable.

Skills

• Civil Engineering
• Structural Engineering
• Construction Management
• Infrastructure Development
• Technical Documentation Analysis
• Design of Public Infrastructure
• Rehabilitation of Infrastructure
• Cost Estimation
• Bill of Quantities preparation
• Stakeholder Engagement
• UN Programming Compliance
• Donor Reporting
• Border Infrastructure Projects
• Contractor Coordination
• Engineering Design
• AutoCAD
• Autodesk Revit
• Project Management Tools
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Technical Assessments

Languages

Arabic, English, French