Syria: WASH Field Engineer

Nov 9, 2026 (Deadline: 2026-11-17) | Amal Organization for Relief and Development
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Amal is a non-profit Syrian non-governmental organization established to provide life-saving aid and services to the most vulnerable people, strengthening their resilience, advocating for their basic rights, and also contributing to providing recovery and revitalization programs for societies that war torned.

Amal Organization is a relief and development organization, was established in early 2013 in the northern countryside of the city of Homs on 6/6/2014 and the organization was licensed and registered in Turkey – Gaziantep

POSITION PROFILE:

The WASH Engineer will work within the project areas and in its host communities with possible travel to needed areas. The main responsibilities will include working to design and improve the technical engineering implementation aspects of Amal’s WASH program and sanitation technology including designing, quantifying, specifying boreholes, preparing contractual documents and managing them, managing geophysical studies, submersible and hand pump installation and repairs, submersible, and hand pump repair and maintenance training, designing and constructing water distribution systems, pump testing, water quality testing, hand-dug well construction, and/or paving road. The WASH Engineer will also be responsible in coordinating and leading any emergency relief situations involving WASH efforts, creating and drafting technical designs, and submitting regular reports on the work being completed.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  1. Assess needs for WASH interventions (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene facilities) at the community level including public schools and Health facilities.
  2. Ensure the project will satisfy the needs of the beneficiaries and provide oversight of water source construction and sanitation projects to ensure quality:
  • Preparation of drawings (AutoCAD), BoQ/Cost Estimates and Tender documents for all WASH infrastructures
  • Ensuring the training staff of water station in technical areas including water quality testing, and building and maintaining quality water point structures;
  • Help design and revise the construction/rehabilitation works component of the project work-plan, and monitor that the implementation of the construction/ rehabilitation activities respects the time-table milestones and deadlines
  • Conduct trainings regarding operation and maintenance of water supply and sanitation facilities for beneficiaries and Water management committees
  • Develop and maintain good relationships and lines of communication with relevant local authorities and communities, prior to intervention explaining Amal’s role as an NGO and liaising with them during all phases of the project.
  • Regular monitoring of ongoing construction activities to ensure that all the activities are executing as per design, specifications and work schedule
  • Extend all possible technical support to other team members and contractors when and where required
  • Keep close coordination with contractors through regular meetings
  • Preparation of weekly, monthly work plans and construction progress reports
  • Preparation of feasibility studies/ reports, borehole pumping tests analysis & reporting and completion certificates
  • Verify the work done at the site and recommend for the payments to contractor(s)/casual labors etc
  • Working in harmony with all other project staff and field team for the effective and efficient day-to-day management of the WASH project.
  • Coordinate with other stakeholders on the ground for smooth, efficient and effective implementation of the activities.

3. When need be, Represent Amal in coordination meetings such as WASH cluster and other cluster meetings.

QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE:

  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, mechanical, civil, topographic or related field.
  • At least five years’ work experience in WASH and a similar role.
  • Proficient in Auto CAD, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
  • Good written and spoken English.
  • Able to be diplomatic in communications with all NGO, governmental, and community partners.
  • Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability in an ever-changing environment.
  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
  • Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
  • Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.