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- Location:Lebanon - Beirut
- Workplace Type:On-site
- Hours:40
- Salary:As per the salary scale
- Job Family:Programme
- Division:International
- Grade:National D1
- Job Type:Fixed Term
- Closing Date:5 June 2026
- Country:Lebanon
Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty.
Do you have 3+ years of experience as a Public health Engineer? Do you have a Civil, Mechanical or Environmental Engineering degree qualified (or other relevant qualification) and have a strong background working with in the construction environment, ideally working in detailed knowledge of setting out procedures, dimensional drawings, and site supervision procedures. Experience could substitute for a formal qualification, but not vice versa
Do you have the ability to present concise reports, sometimes at short notice, reflecting the problems and possible solutions for particular situations?
Do you have experience in managing teams and projects?
If the answer is yes, then we would like to hear from you.
The Senior Public Health Engineer Officer will play a key role in Oxfam’s emergency response in South Lebanon, supporting the implementation of integrated WASH interventions for conflict-affected populations, returnees, IDPs, and vulnerable communities. The role will lead and supervise the delivery of public health engineering activities, including emergency water supply support, water trucking, rehabilitation and upgrading of water systems and WASH facilities, installation of emergency sanitation infrastructure, operation and maintenance support, and technical assessments for rehabilitation and construction works. The position will ensure that all activities are implemented according to Oxfam and donor technical standards, within agreed timelines and budgets, while maintaining strong coordination with local authorities, service providers, partners, and the South Lebanon Water Establishment. The Senior Public Health Engineer Officer will also oversee site supervision, preparation of technical designs and BOQs, contractor and partner follow-up, quality assurance, health and safety compliance, and the day-to-day management and capacity building of PHE staff, while contributing to emergency preparedness and rapid response activities across Oxfam’s areas of operation.
An ideal candidate for the role will also be / have:
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- Civil, Mechanical or Environmental Engineering degree qualified (or other relevant qualification) and have a strong background working with in the construction environment, ideally working in detailed knowledge of setting out procedures, dimensional drawings, and site supervision procedures. Experience could substitute for a formal qualification, but not vice versa
- 3+ yearsworking in Lebanon in the Humanitarian/Development Sector
- Team and site project management experience.
- Good written and verbal communication, verbally and in writing (Arabic and English)
- The ability to present concise reports, sometimes at short notice, reflecting the problems and possible solutions for particular situations.
- Diplomacy, tact and administrative skills in order to work with people at managerial and, on occasions possibly senior government levels is important.
- Commitment to gender equity, diversity, and equal opportunities.
· Ability to travel to project areas in Beirut Mount Lebanon, North Lebanon and the Bekaa
· Well-developed interpersonal and team skills and proven ability to be flexible in demanding situations.
- Experience coordinating with contractors
- Experience working on Menstrual Hygiene Management Programming
You can read more about all Oxfam has to offer here.
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How to apply:
As part of your online application, please upload your up to date CV and Cover Letter explaining your suitability against the essential criteria in the job profile.
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Lebanon - Beirut
Sodeco, Sodecco Square Building, Bloc B, 1st Floor, Beirut, Lebanon
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