Site Engineer – South
Location: Saravan Province, Lao PDR (with frequent travel to other targeted locations)
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 based in Saravan Province to support construction and rehabilitation activities under the Strengthening Climate Resilience of the Lao PDR Health System Project. The role requires frequent travel to targeted locations within the province.

Reporting to the Senior Construction Coordinator, the Site Engineer will be responsible for daily supervision and monitoring of construction works at assigned health facility sites. The Site Engineer ensures all on-site activities adhere to approved designs, specifications, quality standards, and project timelines, while complying with Save the Children International (SCI) policies and donor requirements.

The role involves close collaboration with contractors, consultants, local authorities, and community stakeholders to ensure smooth project implementation. The Site Engineer will conduct regular site inspections, maintain accurate records, verify contractor outputs, and contribute to progress reporting and documentation for payment processes.

The Site Engineer must ensure that construction activities comply with national safety codes, environmental and social safeguards, and climate-resilient building practices. The role also supports community engagement, especially on site safety and grievance mechanisms. In humanitarian emergencies, the Site Engineer may assist with emergency response construction needs, including temporary health infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

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

• Mobilize construction workers and monitor material quality, reporting any issues promptly

• Coordinate regularly with project managers, provincial health departments, NamSaat, community mobilizers, and local authorities

• Maintain good relationships with health centers, provincial and district health offices, and communities to facilitate project support

• Prepare and maintain measurement books, daily labor records, and progress updates

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

• Conduct needs assessments and feasibility studies; assist in preparing detailed bills of quantities (BOQ)

• Provide technical guidance and orientation to construction workers

• Prepare labor rosters and mobilize skilled and unskilled workers as needed

• Support donor visits and fulfill reporting requirements

• Perform other assigned technical tasks such as building design, BOQ preparation, and scheduling

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 uphold Save the Children’s values and policies

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

• Prior experience in site supervision of health center construction is preferred; fresh candidates are encouraged to apply

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

• Preference given to candidates from local or host communities

• Experience working in Rohingya camps is an advantage

Organization Overview
Save the Children employs approximately 25,000 people globally and operates in over 100 countries to support children affected by crises through healthcare, education, and child protection. The organization advocates for children’s rights worldwide and aims to achieve three breakthroughs by 2030: eliminating preventable child deaths before age five, ensuring quality basic education for all children, and ending violence against children. Save the Children values collaboration, creativity, and integrity and offers meaningful career opportunities.

Application Process
Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and updated CV combined in a single document. Applications must include contact details of three professional referees (including current and former line managers and HR contacts), salary expectations, and a copy of a valid ID card. A Criminal Record Certificate (ໃບແຈ້ງໂທດ) will be requested later in the process.

Save the Children is a child-rights-based organization committed to safe recruitment and child protection. Rigorous background checks will be conducted to ensure the safety of children. The organization is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from qualified women, persons with disabilities, and candidates from diverse cultural backgrounds. All employees are expected to comply with the global anti-harassment policy.

Apply by 07 August 2025