• University degree from a recognized university in Engineering (Civil or Mechanical or Architectural Engineering), Development Studies and other related.
• Minimum of five years of progressive experience in the Program design, implementation, and supervision of WASH, Food Security and CVA projects, preferably in humanitarian or early recovery settings.
• Knowledge of Emergency WASH supply, sanitation, Hygiene promotion and infrastructure rehabilitations.

·       Ability to align WASH, Food Security, and CVA interventions with inter‑sector priorities and humanitarian response plans while ensuring coherence, principles, and well‑coordinated action across Al-Hasakeh Governorate.

• Experience with Humanitarian donors such as OCHA & and ECHO funded programs, with an adept understanding of Humanitarian principles.

• Proven experience in water network rehabilitation, pumping systems, and infrastructure quality assurance, including development and review of BoQs, technical drawings, and construction tenders.
• Demonstrated capacity in team supervision, partner coordination, and contractor management in complex operational environments.
• Solid understanding of national water standards, WASH, FSL and CVA sector guidelines, and approaches.

• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and work independently and cooperatively with team members in a cross-cultural environment.

• Excellent analytical, reporting, and organizational skills, with ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and other engineering design software, as well as MS Office applications (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
• Fluency in Arabic and excellent English language (spoken and written).

Supervisory Responsibility: WASH Officer, and program Assistants (WASH, and MPCT).

Accountability

Reports Directly To: Humanitarian Response Program Manager

Works Directly With: WASH Officer, Grants manager, PaQ team, Security Team, CARM team, operations, HR and Finance teams

Success Factors 

·       Strong multi-tasking, organizational, prioritization and problem-solving skills are necessary.

·       Accuracy and attention to details are necessary.

·       Demonstrated ability to work quickly, accurately, meet deadlines, and process information in support of changing program activities is necessary.

·       Ability to manage and coordinate with different members/levels of a team. 

·       Ability to work in remote project environment.

·       Strong communication, people management and partnership skills.

Ongoing Learning

In support of our belief that learning organizations are more effective, efficient and relevant to the communities we serve, we empower all team members to dedicate 5% of their time to learning activities that further their personal and/or professional growth and development

Team Efficiency and Effectiveness

Achieving our mission starts with how we build our team and collaborate. By bringing together individuals with a variety of experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives, we strengthen our ability to solve complex challenges and drive innovation. We foster a culture of trust and respect, where every team member is valued for their contributions, empowered to reach their full potential, and motivated to do their best work.

We recognize that building a strong and effective team is an ongoing process, and we remain committed to learning, improving, and growing together.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Achieving our mission begins with how we build our team and work together. Through our commitment to enriching our organization with people of different origins, beliefs, backgrounds, and ways of thinking, we are better able to leverage the collective power of our teams and solve the world’s most complex challenges. We strive for a culture of trust and respect, where everyone contributes their perspectives and authentic selves, reaches their potential as individuals and teams, and collaborates to do the best work of their lives.

We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a journey, and we are committed to learning, listening and evolving to become more diverse, equitable and inclusive than we are today.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Mercy Corps is an equal opportunity employer that does not tolerate discrimination on any basis. We actively seek out diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills so that we can be collectively stronger and have sustained global impact.

We are committed to providing an environment of respect and psychological safety where equal employment opportunities are available to all. We do not engage in or tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability (including HIV/AIDS status), marital status, military veteran status or any other protected group in the locations where we work.

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Mercy Corps is committed to ensuring that all individuals we come into contact with through our work, whether team members, community members, program participants or others, are treated with respect and dignity. We are committed to the core principles regarding prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse laid out by the UN Secretary General and IASC. We will not tolerate child abuse, sexual exploitation, abuse, or harassment by or of our team members. As part of our commitment to a safe and inclusive work environment, team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner, respect local laws and customs, and to adhere to Mercy Corps Code of Conduct Policies and values at all times. Team members are required to complete mandatory Code of Conduct elearning courses upon hire and on an annual basis.

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