Economic Recovery Officer

Danish Refugee Council - DRC | Staff |
Closing: 21 Feb 2026 4 days remaining
Location: Amman

Overview

Support the technical planning, supervision, and monitoring of livelihoods and cash-for-work projects, with a focus on construction, soil and water conservation, and nature-based solutions.

Tasks Summary
  • Review and validate engineering designs, BoQs, and shop drawings.
  • Ensure construction, rehabilitation, and conservation works meet technical specifications, quality standards, and OSH requirements.
  • Provide on-site technical support to field teams, CfW participants, and contractors.
  • Lead site operation tasks, implementation of activities, site logistic needs, and supervision.
  • Ensure required CfW documentation is collected, verified, scanned, and uploaded accurately.
  • Promote accountability and beneficiary awareness by providing clear information on procedures.
  • Oversee field construction activities, providing coaching and technical direction to workers.
  • Provide site-based briefings and awareness sessions for CfW beneficiaries.
  • Ensure compliance with DRC and GIZ standards, national regulations, donor requirements, and engineering best practices.
  • Prepare BoQs, technical shop drawings, and as-built drawings as requested.
  • Coordinate with the procurement team and liaise with suppliers.
  • Receive and inspect materials, tools, and equipment.
  • Monitor warehouse stock and ensure efficient material usage.
  • Lead the recruitment and onboarding of CfW workers.
  • Maintain full-time presence at site during implementation.
  • Monitor contractors and CfW teams for timely and quality delivery of works.
  • Manage contractors’ reports, payments, and documentation.
  • Support scheduling and coordination of field activities.
  • Track progress, document field activities, and resolve technical issues.
  • Support the preparation of work plans, procurement requests, and implementation schedules.
  • Consolidate and verify field reports.
  • Provide inputs to monthly and donor reports.
  • Enforce site safety protocols, PPE use, and adherence to OSH standards.
  • Ensure environmental safeguarding and climate-sensitive approaches.
  • Promote adherence to DRC’s Code of Conduct, PSEAH policy, and accountability principles.
  • Provide coaching and technical guidance to site supervisors and CfW workers.
  • Provide CFW sessions and inductions.
  • Participate in technical coordination meetings with stakeholders.
  • Promote transparent communication and support conflict-sensitive approaches.
  • Maintain all project recorders and documents archived on the DRC system.
Experience Requirements
  • Minimum 4 years of professional experience as a Civil Engineer.
  • Strong connection to construction management, soil and water conservation, erosion control, or WASH infrastructure.
  • Experience in managing the construction of gabion structures (check dams and retaining walls) and relevant aspects.
  • Demonstrated experience supervising contractors and CFW teams in INGO or donor-funded projects.
  • Familiarity with national engineering standards, OSH regulations, Jordan labor law, social security regulations, and environmental safeguards.
  • Proven experience in conducting technical training sessions.
Qualification Requirements
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Water and Environment engineering, or related field.
  • Holds a recognized occupational safety qualification, registered and approved by the Ministry of Labour. (is preferred)
Other Details

Languages Required: Arabic and English (fluent)

Languages Preferred: • Registration with the Jordan Engineers Association or equivalent is an asset. • Holds a recognized occupational safety qualification, registered and approved by the Ministry of Labour. (is preferred)

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