Assistant Engineer

Islamic Relief Pakistan is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Assistant Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have at least two years of experience in engineering support roles and strong technical skills including AutoCAD and data management. This role involves assisting in project monitoring and evaluation, collecting and analyzing data, and supporting survey design and implementation. The Assistant Engineer plays a crucial role in ensuring that engineering projects meet quality standards and are completed efficiently, contributing to the organization’s development objectives. The Assistant Engineer supports various engineering functions by preparing technical reports, managing databases, and utilizing advanced data collection techniques to inform project decisions. This position requires effective coordination and collaboration across different departments, maintaining accurate records, and applying technical knowledge to resolve engineering challenges. While this role does not involve team management responsibilities, the candidate must demonstrate the ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and contribute actively to project success.
Responsibilities

PERSON SPECIFICATION

It is essential that the post holder shows a good understanding and sympathy with the organizational values & principles, vision and mission as well as commitment to its PSEAH (preventing sexual exploitation abuse and harassment) protocols. IR has a zero-tolerance policy towards PSEAH and don’t support any action that promotes or encourages PSEAH.

IR is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behavior at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults and beneficiaries with whom IR engages. IR expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.

Knowledge, Experience, Skills and Qualifications

BS/B-Tech (Hon’s)- Civil Engineering /   or DAE-Civil Technology

Experience:

01 Year Experience with BS / B.Tech (Hon’s)- Civil Engineering (or) 02 Years with DAE-Civil Tech

Computer/other Skills:

• The candidate shall be computer literate and having good skills of MS office, MS excel, power point and AutoCAD.

• Have good communication Skills, can effectively communicate with local communities.

• Can work in Stressed environment and have ability to meet deadlines.

• Have time management skills.

Value Added Skills:

• Relevant experience of working with humanitarian/development sector/INGOs
• Working knowledge of regional languages of Pakistan.

Language:

• Urdu, English, Local Languages Saraiki & Baloch

Key Personal Qualities:

• Good analytical and assessment Skills.

• Communicates honestly, openly, and consistently shares the information appropriately and ensures the views of all members of the team are freely expressed.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure and to meet the deadlines. 

• Ability to manage and guide the finance and non-finance staff in remote locations

• Ability to adapt the new ideas.

• Resilience/Adaptability and flexibility: Ability to operate effectively under extreme circumstances including stress, high security risks and harsh living conditions. Works and lives with a flexible, adaptable and resilient manner.

• Awareness and sensitivity of self and others: Demonstrates awareness and sensitivity to gender and diversity. Have experience and the ability to live and work in diverse cultural contexts in a culturally appropriate manner. Has a capacity to make accurate self-assessment particularly in high stress and high security contexts.

• Work style: Is well planned and organized even within a fluid working environment and has a capacity for initiative and decision making with competent analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Knowledge and application of Sphere Standards, Humanitarian Principles, telecommunication skills and proficiency in information technology/ computer skills and other guiding principles during interaction with Disaster affected communities.

• Good skills in English (oral and written) including excellent writing skills, however command over Local language is very desirable.

Pre-employment Checks:

Any employment with Islamic Relief will be subject to the following checks:

• Screening clearance

• Receipt of satisfactory references

Please note, we are only able to accept applications from candidates who are eligible to live and work in Pakistan. We are unable to progress applications that would require sponsorship.

Our Values and Commitment to Safeguarding:

IR is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behavior at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults and beneficiaries with whom IR engages. IR expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.

The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organization.

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records checks. IRW also participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.

In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment.

By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.

Islamic Relief is an equal opportunities employer