Site Engineer – North
Location: Oudomxay Province, Lao PDR (with frequent travel to Luang Prabang, Luang Namtha, and Phongsaly)
Application Deadline: 07 August 2025
Contract Type: Full-time, Fixed-term (6 months with possibility of extension)

Job Description
Save the Children is seeking two qualified Site Engineers to be based in Oudomxay Province, supporting construction and rehabilitation works under the Strengthening Climate Resilience of the Lao PDR Health System Project. The positions require frequent travel to Luang Prabang, Luang Namtha, and Phongsaly.

Reporting to the Senior Construction Coordinator, the Site Engineer will be responsible for day-to-day supervision and monitoring of construction activities at assigned health facility sites. The role ensures that on-site activities follow approved engineering designs, specifications, quality standards, and project timelines while complying with Save the Children and donor requirements.

The Site Engineer will work closely with contractors, consultants, local authorities, and community stakeholders to ensure smooth construction progress, address technical challenges, and maintain safety and environmental standards. The role also supports community engagement regarding site safety and grievance handling. During humanitarian emergencies, the Site Engineer may assist with emergency response and temporary health infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise construction works at health facilities and community sites to ensure quality and compliance with design specifications

• Mobilize construction workers and monitor the use of quality materials

• Maintain close coordination with project management, provincial health departments, NamSaat, community mobilizers, and local authorities

• Keep accurate records including measurement books, daily workforce logs, and progress updates

• Prepare daily and weekly progress reports, and assist with final project completion reports and handover documentation

• Conduct needs assessments, feasibility studies, and support preparation of bills of quantities (BOQ)

• Provide technical guidance and orientation to construction workers

• Support the preparation of work schedules and mobilization of skilled and unskilled labor

• Participate in donor visits and facilitate reporting requirements

• Perform other technical tasks as assigned

Qualifications and Experience

• Diploma in Civil Engineering or equivalent

• Ability to prepare BOQ, cost estimates, and work schedules for small-scale infrastructure projects

• Commitment to Save the Children values and policies

• Willingness to adapt work hours and travel at short notice during emergencies

• Previous experience supervising health center construction preferred but fresh candidates are encouraged to apply

• Basic knowledge of AutoCAD, Microsoft Word, and other computer applications is desirable

• Candidates from local or host communities will be given priority

• Experience working in Rohingya camps is an advantage

Organization Overview
Save the Children employs approximately 25,000 people worldwide, operating in over 100 countries to support children affected by crises through healthcare, education, and child protection. The organization campaigns globally to advance children’s rights and ensure their voices are heard. Save the Children aims to achieve three breakthroughs by 2030: no child dies from preventable causes before age five, all children access quality basic education, and violence against children is eliminated. The organization values collaboration, creativity, integrity, and offers rewarding career opportunities.

Application Process
Interested candidates are requested to submit a cover letter and an up-to-date CV combined in a single document. Applications must include contact details for three professional referees (current and previous line managers and HR contacts), salary expectations, and a copy of a valid ID card. A Criminal Record Certificate (ໃບແຈ້ງໂທດ) will be requested at a later stage.

Save the Children is a child-rights based organization committed to safe recruitment and child protection. Rigorous background checks will be conducted as part of the selection process. Save the Children is an equal opportunity employer encouraging applications from qualified women, persons with disabilities, and candidates from diverse cultural backgrounds. All employees are expected to adhere to the organization’s global anti-harassment policy.

Apply by 07 August 2025