Job Description
Background:
ACTED is implementing the project “Protection of Water Dams in Jordan through Labor-intensive Activities Schemes” as an implementation partner with GIZ, noting that the project is funded by the BMZ. The project aims to reduce soil erosion in the King Talal Dam’s watershed areas using nature-based solutions and support plantation activities at MoA nurseries and afforestation sites while improving living conditions for Jordanians and Syrians through cash-for-work schemes and Contractors in parallel. ACTED will involve 170 beneficiaries in labour-intensive work to provide them with temporary income and alleviate immediate financial pressure on one hand, and to improve the living conditions in the refugee-hosting communities on the other hand.
Location: North of Jordan
adherence with acted’s greening policy:
ACTED’s greening strategy aims to tackle environmental degradation and climate change while meeting the needs of the most vulnerable who are often those most affected by the deepening environmental crisis. Each ACTED employee will adhere to these principles through key green programming responsibilities:
- Contribute towards the adherence and development of the greening strategy plan.
- Explore innovative green programming opportunities and/or solutions within your realm of responsibilities and roles.
- Encouraging and promoting environmental safeguarding processes and environmental programming standards in accordance with SOPs and technical guideline notes
adherence with acted’s pseah policy:
The Cash for Work Officer has the responsibility to adhere and commit to the PSEAH Policy (Protection against Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment) always. The Cash for Work Officer has the responsibility for ensuring that measures to prevent SEAH are implemented and regularly monitored. The Cash for Work Officer should promote an environment to help prevent sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse both at the office and in the field and report any misconduct or SEAH issues appropriately according to ACTED’s procedures.
Job Purpose:
The project officer (civil engineer) will be responsable for supervision of both CfW participants and contractors, ensuring adherence to technical specifications and safety standards. They will manage all aspects of the CFW program, including participant recruitment, training, and technical guidance, while also handling administrative tasks and community engagement activities. This technical expertise fosters efficient project execution, improved quality control, and strong community collaboration in addition to management of the CfWers in the site.
The project officer will support the project manager to ensure the overall success of the project within the time and resources allocated. The Project Officer will support PM/Project team to ensure the effective and timely completion of the assigned duties in accordance with Acted standard operating procedures (SOPs) focusing in CfW employment methodology. S/he will be based at the site office within Zarqa/ Jarash governorates, noting the employee will be assigned to Acted North Jordan office, in Marfraq.
Objectives:
The Project Officer responsibilities include:
- Ensure Technical Compliance and Quality Control
- Oversee daily activities, maintain detailed records, and manage project progress.
- Reporting and Documentation
- Safety and Compliance
- Support Project Goals.
- On-Site Management: Manage project activities directly from the site office.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The Project Officer responsibilities include:
- Supervise both Cash for Work (CfW) participants and contractors on-site to ensure compliance with technical specifications, safety standards, and project requirements.
- full ownership over project day-to-day activities, ensuring that all work is performed in accordance with the project plans and technical guidelines.
- Provide technical guidance and support to CfW participants and contractors to resolve engineering issues and ensure the quality of gabion construction.
- Monitor construction processes to maintain high standards of quality and adherence to engineering specifications.
- Maintain detailed records of project activities, BOQ, drawings, participant attendance, work progress, and any issues encountered.
- Prepare and submit regular progress reports and documentation to the Project Manager and other stakeholders as required.
- Implement and enforce safety standards and procedures to ensure a safe working environment for all personnel.
- Ensure that all project activities comply with local regulations, environmental guidelines, and Acted's Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Support the Project Manager and project team in achieving the project’s goals within the allocated time and budget.
- Follow Acted's SOPs, focusing on CfW employment methodology to ensure effective and timely completion of project activities.
- Based at the site office near King Talal Dam, manage project activities directly from the field office to ensure close supervision and effective on-site management.
Skills
QUALIFICATIONS:
- B.Sc. in Civil Engineering/structural engineering/water engineering or similar field.
- 3-5 years of experience in similar infrastructure projects, such as erosion control, gabions and check dams construction, is a must.
- Previous experience in NGO experience is preferred.
- Strong experience in Engineering Software (AutoCAD, 3D Max).
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel.
- Excellent organizational and planning skills.
- Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment and travel as required to project field sites.
- Self-directed, able to independently set priorities and solve problems with minimal guidance.
- Excellent writing and communication skills.
- Good spoken and written English and Arabic language skills.
- Good organizational and prioritization skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
