About Mercy Corps

Mercy Corps is a leading global organization powered by the belief that a better world is possible. In disaster, in hardship, in more than 40 countries around the world, we partner to put bold solutions into action - helping people triumph over adversity and build stronger communities from within. Now, and for the future. Mercy Corps works in places of transition, where conflict, disaster, political upheaval, or economic collapse present opportunities to build more secure, productive, and just communities. Providing emergency relief in times of crisis, we move quickly to help communities recover and build resilience to future shocks and promote sustainable change by supporting community-led and market-driven initiatives. Recognizing both the great potential and the complex challenges faced by the Middle East, since 1989 Mercy Corps has been implementing a range of humanitarian assistance and development programs tailored to the specific needs of the region and of those communities where we work. Mercy Corps has worked across Iraq’s 18 governorates since 2003, implementing relief and development programming, more than a third of which has focused on the specific needs of refugees and displaced persons. Mercy Corps Iraq current goal is to work with new and existing civil society, public and private sector partners to meet immediate and long-term needs by strengthening communities’ ability to rebuild amidst increasing crisis. Mercy Corps Iraq focuses on (1) a relief-to-resilience pathway to meet the needs of conflict- affected communities leveraging agency expertise in conflict management and civil society development (2) a humanitarian response that empowers conflict-affected populations to meet their own needs (3) partnering with conflict-affected adolescents to address their diverse needs, promoting leadership and linkages with civil society.

Program Summary

The  Enhancing Education for a New Generation prgram is a three-year program funded by Education Cannot Wait’s Multi-Year Resilience Programs (MYRP), where Mercy Corps will lead a consortium of two international NGOs (Mercy Corps and Save the Children) and two Iraqi NGOs (Public Aid Organization and Iraqi Alliance of Disability Organization). The aim of the consortium is to work through community structures to increase access to, and retention in, quality education and enhance protective and safe learning environments for all children. The target population for this program will be supported through an integrated mechanism that ensures safe access to inclusive education for pre-primary, primary, and secondary level learners, with the provision of inclusive and gender responsive teaching and learning materials, capable and skilled teachers, and by establishing enhanced community-based and institutional system efficiency in school governance, education continuity and quality.

The consortium partners are geographically spread in response to different needs, considering their specialized expertise and interventions. The program activities will be implemented in four governorates: Al-Sulaymaniyah, Dohuk, Kirkuk and Ninewa.

General Position Summary

The Engineer will collaborate closely with the Consortium Manager to design, implement, and oversee sustainable and innovative greening projects in schools. These projects will prioritize water conservation techniques, the use of native plant species, and environmentally sustainable practices. The Engineer will work to ensure selected sites in Duhok, Kirkuk, and Sulaymaniyah are feasible, cost-effective, and aligned with long-term sustainability goals.

A key part of the role will involve fostering strong partnerships with the Ministry of Education and local NGOs to ensure successful project delivery. The Engineer will primarily oversee construction and quality assurance, while also conducting technical assessments as needed. All designs and implementations must comply with international engineering standards and governmental regulations.

Additionally, the Engineer will support the administrative aspects of the MYRP program in Erbil, ensuring that all activities align with the program’s broader objectives to enhance educational environments and address environmental and climate change challenges.

Essential Responsibilities

1. Design and Implementation
   1. Conduct technical assessments of proposed greening sites, focusing on water conservation, native plant species, and sustainable practices.
   2. Develop detailed Bills of Quantity (BoQ), Scopes of Work (SoW), and technical specifications for greening and infrastructure projects.
   3. Oversee construction and quality assurance for all greening projects to ensure adherence to international engineering standards and government regulations.
2. Coordination and Partnerships
   1. Collaborate with the Ministry of Education and local NGOs to facilitate and coordinate project activities.
   2. Engage with Mercy Corps’ Global PaQ Unit for technical input and to ensure compliance with international and national standards.
3. Monitoring and Reporting
   1. Conduct regular site visits to monitor progress and provide technical support.
   2. Prepare and submit monthly and semi-annual progress reports to the Consortium Manager.
   3. Document program success stories, challenges, and lessons learned to contribute to donor reporting and program visibility.

4. Capacity Building
   1. Provide technical training and capacity-building support to local partners and staff from related directorates.
   2. Develop context-appropriate operation and maintenance strategies for greening and infrastructure projects.
5. Program Administration
   1. Maintain understanding of the program’s budget and forecasting in coordination with the consortium Manager and Finance team.
   2. Support procurement processes, including tendering, contract development, and tracking of infrastructure-related purchases.
6. Compliance and Security
   1. Abide by all security protocols and ensure program activities are conducted within Mercy Corps’ operational guidelines.
   2. Ensure projects align with environmental, climate change, and sustainability objectives of the MYRP program.
7. Stakeholder Engagement
   1. Maintain strong communication with local authorities, community members, and contractors to ensure smooth implementation.
   2. Attend relevant project meetings and training sessions to stay updated on program developments.

Supervisory Responsibility

N/A

Accountability

Reports Directly to: Consortium Manager

Works Directly With: Program Team, MEL, Finance, Procurement and Operations teams, and the Implementing Partners

Accountability to Participants and Stakeholders

Mercy Corps team members are expected to support all efforts toward accountability, specifically toward partners, participants, community partners, other stakeholders, and to international standards guiding international relief and development work. We are committed to actively engaging communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring and evaluation of our field projects.

Minimum Qualification and Transferable Skills

• Bachelors in Engineering and strong understanding of water conservation techniques is a requirement
• At least 2 years of work experience with an INGO/local NGO in engineering or management positions
• At least 5 years of experience in managing or supervising structural engineering projects.
• Fluent in Arabic and English, Kurdish is a plus.
• Good report writing skills.
• Well experienced in structural engineering software for design and analysis
• Must be professional in AutoCAD and at least the basics of MATLAB
• Well experienced in developing professional BoQs for infrastructure projects
• Prior skills in leading workshops and trainings
• Demonstrated success working effectively and respectfully with multiple stakeholders including the private sector, local authorities, and partners in complex environments.
• Computer skills – Word/Excel is a must.
• Ability to work and interact with a diverse staff from different ethnicities and backgrounds
• Ability to conduct oneself with sensitivity and respect toward others
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with ability to achieve cooperation and agreement amongst diverse groups with competing priorities

Success Factors

The successful Engineer will have the ability to fully understand the donor requirements with regards to implementing infrastructure projects and can easily deliver all the required information to the team and to the stakeholders. S/he should be able to work closely with a diverse team of individuals in a highly fluid work and security environment with a capacity to spark innovative and gender transformative approaches and inspire groups to collaborate closely to implement high-quality programming. S/he will foster a positive, open culture of growth, innovation and collective problem solving.

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

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.

Safeguarding & Ethics

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 and have signed on to the Interagency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. 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.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCES:

Successful candidates should meet the education and experience requirements in the position descriptions for the vacant positions. S/he must be self- motivated, creative, tolerant, and able to work in difficult, stressful environments and follow Mercy Corps procedures. S/he must respect diversity and gender equality at the workplace.

Interested candidates should apply before the deadline indicated below on the below Link:

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ALL APPLICATIONS/ CVs SHOULD BE RECEIVED BY December 23^rd , 2024

Potential candidates for the post will be contacted for an interview and processed according to Mercy Corps Human Resources policies and procedures. As soon as qualified candidates are identified the positions will be closed automatically. Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for potential interview.

Any documents submitted will remain with Mercy Corps and will not be returned to candidates.

Mercy Corps is an equal opportunity employer. Females are highly encouraged to apply.

Female Candidates are encouraged to apply for This Position. Mercy Corps is an equal opportunity employer. We actively seek out diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills so that we can be collectively stronger and have sustained global Impact.

Mercy Corps Iraq offers a variety of arrangements that enable women to excel in their careers. Mercy Corps Iraq ensures a safe and inclusive working environment for women and men through field security training and measures to provide secure working arrangements on-site and in the office.