Area Maintenance Engineer (Saida & Tyre), At UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East

Coordinates and supervises the maintenance programme in the Area and reports on progress.
Conducts comprehensive technical surveys of all Agency buildings, installations and
infrastructure at least annually to determine maintenance requirements, priorities and
quantities for maintenance contracts.
Conducts periodic routine inspections of all Agency buildings, installations and infrastructure
and takes necessary action in the case of essential maintenance requirements.
Carries out contract administration duties as directed, including the preparation of bills of
quantities, cost estimates for quantities and materials, specifications, interim and final
payment certificates, etc.
Responsible in coordination with the Field Maintenance Engineer for expenditure and cost
control on all maintenance contracts in the Area.
Provides technical support and supervision as necessary and as directed to other Agency
programmes, including the maintenance and construction of roads and camp infrastructure,
the repair and reconstruction of refugees shelters, self-help projects, etc.
Prepares work plans and periodic progress reports for maintenance and other engineering
works.
Provides technical advice and support both in relation to applications by residents for
construction permits and their implementation.
Performs such other duties as may be assigned.