Flying Engineer - Roster Position

About the Position

We are seeking a Flying Engineer for our Ukraine program to provide technical support and implement project activities related to water, sanitation, and shelter rehabilitation. This role is for rapid deployment, short term (at least 4 weeks), and/or gap filling positions. Successful candidates will be included in a roster of staff, who will be called upon based on need in the country to cover specific tasks with local teams.

About the Ukrainian Programme of People in Need

People in Need (PIN) began operations in Ukraine in 2003 with human rights programs and expanded to humanitarian assistance in 2014. With the full-scale invasion in February 2022, we significantly scaled up our programming across the country. Since then, PIN has reached almost 4 million people, working through a network of local partner organizations.

Today, PIN has its offices and teams in 8 oblasts in Ukraine with more than 500 local and international staff working in Lvivska, Kyivska (head office), Sumska, Kharkivska, Dnipropetrovska, Mykolaivska and Khersonska, Zaporizka, and Donetska oblasts.

PIN's assistance addresses both immediate and longer-term needs of war-affected people, focusing on safe water and sanitation, shelter repairs, protection services, and education in emergencies. Our recovery programming delivers more systemic solutions, including support to district heating systems and renewable energy initiatives.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Conducting technical assessments of project sites, designs, and specifications.
• Drafting or revising existing bills of quantities (BoQs) for infra/Wash/shelter/civil works.
• Ensuring compliance with national building codes and standards, as well as environmental and safety regulations; as well as humanitarian technical standards.
• Reviewing and evaluating bids from contractors and suppliers.
• Providing technical supervision and guidance to implementation teams on site.
• Inspecting and approving executed works and issuing completion certificates.
• Supporting the process of infra shelter/water supply system rehabilitation at all stages of the project implementation, technical supervision.
• Sending regular updates, necessary information, and reports on the progress of implementation and execution of works.
• Supporting the procurement process - in particular the preparation of requests for relevant materials, equipment, and works with the definition of specifications and quantities.
• Providing support during the examination of engineering documentation (field reports, assessment documents) if necessary.
• Conducting regular visits to facilities to check the quality of work execution and provide consultations if necessary.
• Preparing and processing project documentation: reports, BoQs, and other supporting documentation.
• Quality control and verification of project documentation, building, and.
• Establishing professional relationships with other departments of the organization and coordinating activities with other projects.
• Areas of implementation are mostly in eastern Ukraine, include security and safety training.

Requirements

• Engineering degree in civil, water, or environment or similar relevant field (see below: construction, electrical/mechanical engineering, energy, chemistry, or architecture) - mandatory certifications, with experience in building or restoring institutional and residential areas, such as houses or apartments
• Or at least 3 years of experience working in the field of WASH hard component (infrastructure construction/rehabilitation/improvement)
• Humanitarian-related field and/or project management (PMD pro1, BBR, Sphere...) will be considered as an advantage
• Experience with implementation of projects in countries with development or humanitarian context preferred, but training will be provided for candidates outside without prior experience working in humanitarian/development setting
• Knowledge on following software (similar/equivalent) will be considered as an advantage (AutoCAD, WaterCAD, Sketchup), AVK 5 software package; work together with PIN Estimator' team to prepare tender documentation
• English language must be fluent in speaking and writing
• Ability to speak Ukrainian or Russian language is an advantage

We Offer

• Working environment in a well-established humanitarian organization in a challenging context;
• Strategic role with direct contribution to PIN’s funding diversification;
• Close collaboration with senior leadership in a country programme;
• Salary & Benefits:
  • Framework contract for service provision with agreed daily rate, salary based on PIN’s salary scale and HR policies;
• Travel benefits:
  • Accommodation provided by PIN;
  • Reimbursement of travel expenses with travel;
  • Reimbursement of costs of visas and vaccinations; assistance with the visa application procedure;
  • Travel health insurance covering medical care, incl. the repatriation;
  • Reimbursement for the medical check-up before and after the deployment;
• Health and Well-being:
  • 24/7 Medical Support available online;
  • Free psychological consultations available online;
• Professional Development:
  • Free access to e-learning platforms and PIN Learning Hub; PIN’s global Induction Training, and tailored capacity-building opportunities, including Hostile Environment Awareness Training (HEAT) (if applicable).

How to Apply

If you are interested in this position, send us your CV and short cover letter via our application form.

Please note only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis and the vacancy will be closed when filled.

People in Need is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct and committed to promoting the welfare of children and adults with whom People in Need involves. People in Need expects all staff to perform job duties and responsibilities in accordance with People in Need code of conduct and key policies (available at: https://www.peopleinneed.net/key-policies-4142gp). People in Need Staff will undertake the appropriate level of training.

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks.

We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organization and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.