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Site Engineer –
Sinjar & Sinuni

📍 Sinjar & Sinuni, Iraq
🏗️ Civil / Site Engineering
📅 Open: 09 May 2026
⏳ Deadline: 21 May 2026
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Background

Kurdistan Organization for Human Rights Watch (KOHRW) is implementing the project "Building for Peace through Inclusive Service Delivery and Accountable Local Governance in Sinjar and Daquq" under the Nabni – Building for Peace (B4P) Facility.

The project works with consortium partners, local authorities, and communities to strengthen trust and cooperation, improve fair and reliable access to water, health, and education services, and promote more responsive and accountable local governance. The programme combines peacebuilding, inclusive dialogue, conflict-sensitive infrastructure rehabilitation, environmental and social risk management, and practical follow-up mechanisms with local authorities and communities.

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Role Overview

The Site Engineer – Sinjar is responsible for day-to-day technical supervision and implementation follow-up of Objective 2 rehabilitation works in Sinjar and Sinuni, specifically the targeted schools and Primary Health Centres (PHCs). The role ensures that works are executed according to approved designs, BoQs, quality standards, workplans, and E&S requirements, and that site-level coordination with contractors, authorities, and project teams is timely and effective.

Organization
KOHRW
Duty Station
Sinjar & Sinuni, Iraq
Reports To
Infrastructure Coordinator Engineer
Programme
Nabni – Building for Peace (B4P)
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Key Responsibilities

1
Site Supervision & Technical Monitoring
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    Supervise day-to-day implementation of rehabilitation works at assigned PHC and school sites in Sinjar and Sinuni.
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    Verify measurements, quantities, technical specifications, and workmanship against approved drawings, BoQs, and contract documents.
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    Monitor contractor progress and identify delays, defects, or non-compliance requiring corrective action.
2
School & PHC Rehabilitation Oversight
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    Support implementation of school rehabilitation works, including classroom improvements, roofing, lighting, solar systems, fencing, shaded outdoor areas, and WASH-related upgrades.
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    Support implementation of PHC rehabilitation works, including confidentiality rooms, gender-sensitive waiting areas, solar systems, WASH upgrades, waste-management improvements, and structural repairs.
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    Ensure site works remain aligned with approved priorities and coordination with the Sinjar Health Directorate and Sinjar Education Directorate.
3
Quality Assurance & Measurement Control
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    Inspect materials, completed works, and construction practices to ensure compliance with technical standards and approved specifications.
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    Check interim quantities and support verification of contractor invoices, progress claims, and completion certificates.
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    Prepare snag lists and support final inspection, handover, and verification processes.
4
Coordination & Site Communication
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    Coordinate closely with contractors, the Infrastructure Coordinator Engineer, the E&S Officer, and relevant local authorities regarding site access, work sequencing, and issue resolution.
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    Participate in site meetings, progress update meetings, and joint visits with community representatives and directorate engineers.
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    Communicate technical issues promptly to management and recommend practical solutions.
5
E&S & OHS Compliance Support
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    Work with the E&S Officer to ensure environmental, social, labor, and health and safety mitigation measures are applied at all assigned sites.
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    Monitor site safety, housekeeping, material storage, signage, infection-prevention related works arrangements, and contractor adherence to agreed site procedures.
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    Support immediate reporting and documentation of incidents, near misses, or compliance breaches.
6
Reporting & Documentation
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    Prepare regular site reports, progress updates, measurement records, photo documentation, and technical follow-up notes.
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    Maintain complete site files including daily records, meeting notes, drawings, approvals, variation requests, and completion documentation.
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    Provide technical inputs to workplans, procurement clarifications, reports, and handover documentation.
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Required Qualifications

Education
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    Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, or a related field.
Experience
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    Minimum 4–5 years of relevant experience in site supervision, rehabilitation works, or construction management.
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    Experience supervising rehabilitation of schools, health facilities, or similar public infrastructure is preferred.
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    Experience working with contractors, BoQs, site measurements, and quality control processes is required.
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    Experience in donor-funded or conflict-affected settings is an asset.
Skills
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    Strong site supervision and problem-solving skills.
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    Good understanding of rehabilitation works, drawings, BoQs, and quality control.
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    Ability to coordinate effectively with contractors, authorities, and project teams.
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    Good reporting and documentation skills.
Languages
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    Arabic and/or Kurdish required.
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    Working knowledge of English preferred.
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Core Competencies

Site Supervision & Technical Quality Control Coordination & Timely Follow-Up Problem Solving & Accountability Documentation & Reporting Health, Safety & Compliance Awareness BoQ & Measurement Verification School & PHC Rehabilitation WASH & Solar Systems E&S / OHS Compliance Contractor Supervision
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How to Apply

Submit CV To
hr@kohrw.org
CC
info@kohrw.org
Format
PDF Only
Deadline
21 May 2026
Please indicate "Site Engineer – Sinjar & Sinuni" in the subject line of your email.
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