Job Title: CCCM Field Engineer
Deadline:  11 - 02 - 2025
Duty Station: Based in the field- Hajjah

About YGUSSWP:

YGUSSWP is an independent, nonprofit organization that was established in 2011 and started operating at the time of the beginning of the humanitarian crisis in Yemen. YGUSSWP has been working tirelessly and a high-quality performance at implementing the humanitarian sectors such as Shelter NFIs/ESKs, WASH, Protection, livelihoods, Health, FSAC, CCCM, Education, and Nutrition. YGUSSWP upholds its main programmatic objectives to providing immediate and life-sustaining assistance, strengthening the protective environment, and reducing displacement-related risks and vulnerabilities by promoting self-reliance at both the household and community levels.
For more information about YGUSSWP, please visit our website at: https://ygusswp.org

Position Summary:

The CCCM field engineer is responsible for overseeing all activities related to Camp Coordination and Camp Management (CCCM) within the project framework. This includes managing the site assessments, implementing the maintenance and Community-Led Projects (CLPs), as well as site management work. The engineer will ensure that the facilities in displacement sites meet the required standards, promoting the safety, security, and well-being of displaced populations. This role involves coordinating with stakeholders, conducting site assessments, and providing technical oversight in the design, implementation camp infrastructure. Additionally, the position requires active community engagement, capacity-building, and the promotion of inclusive participation across all sectors of camp management.

ASSIGNMENT SUMMARY

• Develop technical designs, detailed bills of quantities (BOQs), estimated costs, drawings, and structural calculations for maintenance/rehabilitation of IDP hosting sites as well as other related maintenance work within the project.
• Conduct field visits to the targeted sites to assess the needs and review the operational plans.
• Ensure the documentation of the project activities by the engineering pictures and drawings before/during/after the implementation, which facilitates the implementation process without any gaps or shortcomings in the specifications.
• Supervise the maintenance/Community led projects processes, ensure its completion within the specified time and the contract period, and ensure specifications and according to the approved BoQs.
• Conduct the technical implementation of site maintenance, covering safe site design or layout, repairs and risk reduction in camps/sites, the upkeep of shelter, WASH, electrical systems, other site facilities and utilities and the general environment. Monitor work to ensure quality.
• Monitor and document all site maintenance and risk reduction works and regularly visit sites (minimum monthly basis) to ensure quality is maintained in accordance with site risk management plans, standing operating guidelines and indicators.
• Apply a participatory approach to identify, analyse and prioritise site needs in order to avoid service duplication and gaps in assistance and protection, ensuring that the voices of specific groups and vulnerable persons are heard.
• Providing support and guidance to the executing contractors and assisting in resolving obstacles in the sites during implementation.
• Provide technical support and orientation for the beneficiaries of Cash for Work activities.
• Ensuring the presence at the project sites to follow up the progress of the works, identify the existing challenges, and provide appropriate solutions based on engineering standards.
• Participate in procurement /tendering process of construction related works and materials, from tender preparation to offers evaluation and ensure adequate technical considerations are in place before award of construction contracts.
• Evaluating and approving contractors' activities and examining and verifying the work performed as agreed upon in the tenders.
• Define and document maintenance procedures in accordance with defined quality assurance requirements in coordination with the CCCM Officer.
• Undertake regular rapid and/or in-depth assessments across targeted districts including IDP sites, set locations, or through focus group discussions.
• Support community engagement and committee formation.
• Conduct the activities of Communications with Communities in the IDP sites, including regular outreach to the community and information campaigns, supported by daily workers as needed.
• Submit the final report after completing the required work and attach photos before and after the intervention.
• Ensure protection issues are fully considered throughout the projects’ cycle with, elderly, disabled and most vulnerable being included in decision making for site issues.
• Represent YGUSSWP to local authorities, members of the humanitarian community, media, and in civil society forums so that its impartiality is not compromised.
• Comply with all relevant YGUSSWP policies and procedures.
• Any other relevant duties as required.  

Qualifications & Preferred Skills 

Essential Skills and Knowledge Required 

• Bachelor Degree in civil engineering, construction management or other area related to the role. 
• Capability to establish good and respectful relationship with other actors;
• Able to train and manage a team (to listen, advise, support, solve problems, motivate);
• Experience with participatory fieldwork, methodologies, monitoring and reporting;
• Knowledge of humanitarian principles and code of conduct;
• Patience, good personal organized, good communication and ability to work in teams, seriously, rigorously and personal accountability;
• Very good interpersonal and skills, especially with beneficiaries facing difficult situations;
• Initiative, flexibility, team spirit, willingness to learn, and a positive attitude;
• Ability to work under time pressure, independently and with limited supervision;
• Computer literate (IT) and good level of numeracy.