Project Engineer

Technical:

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop in depth understanding of project documents (Minimum Standards & specifications) as well as business process / DIP for planning & implementation Shelter activities.
• Supervise and monitor all construction activities related to shelter projects.
• Ensure that construction work aligns with approved minimum standards, drawings, specifications, and safety regulations.
• Coordinate with village restoration community (VRC) members, assistant engineers, and project teams to ensure smooth workflow and timely completion of milestones.
• Conduct regular site inspections and prepare progress reports.
• Conduct regular site visits to monitor project progress, identify challenges, and provide technical guidance
• Review and approve construction materials and resources for quality assurance.
• Conduct training for assistant engineers and masons on the approved minimum standards to ensure familiarity and proper implementation during the construction process of shelter.
• Address any on-site technical challenges or conflicts with design and propose solutions.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety protocols on site.
• Communicate with stakeholders including project managers, Snr officers, and local authorities.
• Monitor project timelines and adjust schedules to meet deadlines.
• Develop monitoring and evaluation frameworks to assess the impact and effectiveness of Shelter projects.
• Focused efforts to be made for mainstreaming of marginalized groups i.e. Persons with disability and old age, minorities, Women & children etc in consultation & implementation of project activities at ground.
• Participate in coordination meetings with the project team and donor to share information, discuss progress, and collaborate on joint initiatives to ensure alignment and successful project implementation.
• Prepare documentation for project deliverables and assist in project closeout.
• Perform any additional duties as directed by the Snr Engineer.

Operational:

• Preparation of weekly / monthly work plans against PMT (performance measured time frame) by ensuring timely completion of assigned tasks in stipulated time period.
• Conducting a technical survey of Shelters in the villages
• Monitoring of schemes.
• Ensure the quality of material

Organizational:

Ensure compliance with IR’s policies & procedures in true spirit for effective delivery of services to communities.

In depth understanding of IR values and their demonstration in the field while working with communities.

Abide by the IR zero tolerance policy towards bribery & corruption through sensitization / empowerment of communities on coping mechanisms so that they can raise voice as & when feel inappropriate.

Assist in the identification & documentation of organizational successes for show casing IR work

Facilitate communities in the adaptation of environment friendly & cost effective approaches to meet their current as well as future needs with specific attention to climate change.

Focused efforts to be made for mainstreaming of marginalized groups i.e. Persons with disability and old age, minorities, Women & children etc in consultation & implementation of project activities at ground.

Participation and facilitation in the implementation of IR seasonal programs.

Note: The position will be filled on a rolling basis, so we encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible. Applications will be reviewed continuously, and the role may be filled before the deadline if a suitable candidate is identified

Pre-employment Checks:

Any employment with Islamic Relief will be subject to the following checks:

• Screening clearance
• Receipt of satisfactory references

Please note, we are only able to accept applications from candidates who are eligible to live and work in Pakistan. We are unable to progress applications that would require sponsorship.

Our Values and Commitment to Safeguarding:

IR is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behavior at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults and beneficiaries with whom IR engages. IR expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.

The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organization.

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records checks. IRW also participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.

In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment.

By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.

Islamic Relief is an equal opportunities employer.

To cater to the higher living cost, IR Pakistan is transferring the exchange gain (PKR-GBP) on salary to staff at a prevailing conversion rate till further notice. Salaries are paid in local currency.