occupied Palestinian territory: Monitoring Engineer

Overview of CTG Global:

CTG support and manage humanitarian projects in fragile and conflict-affected countries around the world. With past performance in 15 countries – from the Middle East, Africa, Europe, Asia and Central and South America – we offer a holistic fabric of project management, implementation and support. Skilled in emergency response to crises such as the Ebola outbreak in West Africa, we have the ability to act quickly (crisis response teams can be on the ground in 24 hours) and to establish structured operations in high-risk environments. CTG recruit and manage qualified, skilled teams with extensive experience operating in challenging conditions.

Overview of position:

In order to facilitate the reconstruction of post conflict Gaza, the Palestinian Authority (PA) requested to establish a Materials Monitoring Unit (MMU) to monitor the entry and use of dual use items in Gaza. The MMU is a multi-disciplinary team located in Gaza that monitors the supply chain of dual-use materials. This team of engineers, quantity surveyors, stock monitors and IT experts monitor the storage facilities, suppliers, concrete processing plants, as well as repair and constructions sites. The monitoring is managed through the Gaza Reconstruction and Materials Monitoring ERP called GRAMMS which is an online tool, purpose built by our client to monitor the flow and use of ‘dual-use’ materials. The Materials Monitoring Unit (MMU) is responsible for conducting site visits to potential vendors, contractors, concrete processing plants and construction projects to monitor the flow and use of ‘dual use’ materials as required by the Gaza Reconstruction Mechanism. Data is collected through static and mobile devices and managed in a central database capable of producing reports that satisfy the parties and donors due diligence requirements.

Role objectives:

Under the overall guidance and direct supervision of the Senior Engineer MMU Team Leader the Monitoring Engineer will be responsible for providing the necessary technical expertise for the project implementation ensuring compliance of quality control plans, materials, test procedures, specifications and work methodologies.

Expected output:

• The continuous inspection of progress, quantity and materials used in comparison to available data.
• Conducting monthly health checks to ensure the project is on track.
• Ensure specific quality standards are constantly met at all levels of construction projects.
• Review contractor practices and conventional methodologies and make recommendations where remedial action is required.
• Tracking and reporting all non-conformance to the supervisor.
• Ensure that all construction materials (steel, cement, sand, and gravel) are sourced by the contractor from the approved vendors.
• During inspection of each site, monitor and collect appropriate field data to validate contractors’ compliance to time frames and measurements of work on site.
• Any other business as directed by supervisor.

Project reporting:

To the Project Supervisor.

Key competencies:

• Minimum 10 years of demonstrable experience of undertaking measurements in a construction environment.
• Experience of construction procedures and methods in the Middle East.
• Adept at understanding construction drawings and able to measure and take off accurately.
• Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplined, multi-cultural team.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a range of people.
• Able to read a construction programme and relevance of the critical path (desirable).
• Understanding of Health & Safety issues at work and on site.
• Professionalism: Strong analytical and organizational skills. Eye for detail and accuracy. Experience with database software/web applications. The ability to work quickly, under pressure and to deadlines. Up-to-date knowledge of technology and the Data Protection Act. Ability to work well in a fast paced environment, where the technology is constantly changing.
• Client Orientation: Ability to identify and analyze client security needs and develop solution specifications to meet business requirements.
• Communication: Excellent communication (spoken and written) skills, including the ability to convey complex technical concepts both orally and in writing, in a clear, concise manner. Ability to formulate detailed technical reports.
• Teamwork: Strong interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and working relations with people in a multicultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.

Team management:

To be confirmed.

Further information:

To be advised.

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