Infrastructure Specialist

Syrian Arab Republic Infrastructure Specialist
- (Dir Hafir) Organization
• IYD International Humanitarian Relief Association Posted 11 Nov 2026 Closing date 19 Nov 2026 Job Purpose The project intends to engage a qualified Infrastructure Specialist to provide specialized engineering consultancy services for reviewing and validating the technical specifications, engineering designs, and Bills of Quantities (BoQs) prepared for all irrigation canal rehabilitation interventions, including both open and covered canals. The consultant will ensure that all technical documentation and proposed rehabilitation interventions are consistent with the applicable engineering standards, design requirements, and technical specifications approved by the Directorate of Water Resources. The assignment aims to minimize technical risks, enhance the quality of engineering designs, and ensure technical compliance before the commencement of rehabilitation works.

Key Responsibilities
• Review of Engineering Designs: Review and assess engineering designs, drawings, calculations, and technical documentation for all proposed irrigation canal rehabilitation interventions, covering both open and covered canals.
• Review of Technical Specifications: Verify that the technical specifications are complete, appropriate, and fully aligned with the standards and requirements approved by the Directorate of Water Resources.
• Review of Bills of Quantities (BoQs): Examine and validate the BoQs to ensure the accuracy and consistency of quantities, construction items, technical descriptions, and proposed rehabilitation activities in relation to the approved designs.
• Technical Compliance Assessment: Assess the proposed interventions against applicable engineering standards, design criteria, and relevant technical guidelines to identify potential gaps, inconsistencies, and non-compliance issues.
• Identification of Technical Risks: Identify potential engineering, design, construction, and implementation risks and recommend appropriate corrective measures to mitigate them.
• Recommendations and Technical Improvements: Provide practical technical recommendations to improve the quality, feasibility, durability, and cost-effectiveness of the proposed rehabilitation interventions.
• Coordination and Technical Consultation: Coordinate with the project team, relevant engineers, and concerned technical authorities, as required, to clarify technical issues and ensure consistency with approved standards.
• Final Validation: Provide final technical comments and recommendations and confirm whether the engineering designs, technical specifications, and BoQs are technically sound and ready for implementation, subject to addressing any identified issues. Note: The primary responsibilities listed above are illustrative. Additional responsibilities may be assigned to the position in the future based on the department's organizational structure. Qualification (Education/Work Experience)
• Essential:
• A Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, Irrigation Engineering, or a closely related discipline. A Master's degree in a relevant field will be an advantage.
• At least 7 years of relevant professional experience in irrigation infrastructure, water resources engineering, canal design, rehabilitation, or related civil engineering works.
• Demonstrated experience in reviewing and validating engineering designs, technical specifications, and Bills of Quantities.
• Sound knowledge of irrigation canal rehabilitation, including open and covered canal systems.
• Familiarity with applicable engineering standards and technical specifications approved by the Directorate of Water Resources.
• Proven ability to identify technical discrepancies, assess engineering risks, and provide practical recommendations.
• Strong analytical, technical reporting, and communication skills.
• Desirable:
• English language is an assist Core & Managerial Competencies
• Core Competencies:
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Planning and organizing
• Accountability
• Creativity
• Stakeholder Orientation
• Commitment to Continuous Learning
• Technological Awareness.
• Supervisor/Managerial Competencies:
• Leadership
• Building Trust
• Vision
• Managing Performance
• Empowering Others
• Judgment/Decision-making.
• Technical Competencies:
• Advanced computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Outlook.)
• Well organized, self-motivated, and detail oriented.
• Experience in working with NGO’s.
• Ability to work under pressure. Duration and Modality of Engagement
• The consultant will be engaged on a daily basis, with remuneration calculated based on the actual number of days worked and approved by the project.
• The number of working days will be determined according to the volume and complexity of the technical documentation requiring review and validation.
• The assignment will be carried out in accordance with the agreed work plan, schedule, and terms of reference.
• Payment will be subject to the submission and approval of timesheets and the required deliverables, in accordance with the applicable contractual arrangements. Eligibility And Conflict Of Interest Requirements
• Applicants must demonstrate the required professional qualifications, relevant experience, and technical expertise.
• If the selected individual is currently employed by a government institution or public authority, they must obtain and submit formal written approval or a no-objection letter from their employer authorizing them to undertake this consultancy assignment.
• Such approval must be provided before signing the consultancy contract or commencing any assignment-related activities.
• The consultant must disclose any potential conflict of interest and maintain professional independence, confidentiality, and impartiality throughout the assignment. Compliance to Anti-Harassment, PSEA, and Child Safeguarding
• Child abuse in all forms is unacceptable to IYD, which recognizes its responsibility to protect children from harm in all areas of its work. IYD is committed to ensuring a child-safe environment and is applying a zero-tolerance approach towards any kind of child abuse and exploitation.
• IYD employees and related personnel must not under any circumstances take part in any form of discrimination, harassment, or abuse (physical, sexual or verbal), intimidation or exploitation, or in any other way infringe the rights of others inside or outside IYD.

How to apply
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• Syrian Arab Republic Source
• IYD International Humanitarian Relief Association Type
• Job Career category
• Program/Project Management Years of experience
• 5-9 years Theme
• Water Sanitation Hygiene Share
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