Pool of Technical Experts – Consultancy pre-qualification – SYRIA Remote

Engineering Gate for Research and Development is a social enterprise start-up that focuses on providing smart engineering services and frontier tech solutions for development and humanitarian challenges. Our services include:

• Research, data collection, monitoring, and evaluation for Shelter & Settlements, WASH, Early Recovery, Infrastructure Rehabilitation, Construction Development, Environmental & Climate Change, Agriculture & Irrigation, and SMB support/development projects/interventions.
• Developing smart engineering and frontier tech solutions for humanitarian and development challenges.
• Consultant services for international NGOs (capacity building, project planning, project management, etc.).

We are now pre-qualifying experienced professionals, for the Syrian context, to be included in a Pool of Consultants, with the purpose to support remotely or deploy experts in short-term field assignments to assist in Programme implementation (assessments, trainings, monitoring & evaluation, third-party monitoring).

Successful applicants will be added to the Pool of Consultants and will be contacted and offered opportunities to quote for short-term consultancies when appropriate opportunities arise. This pre-qualification process will be valid for a period of two years.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Excellent academic qualifications, preferably including a Master’s degree in a relevant discipline/area of competence;
• At least five (5) years of experience in relation to the sector including being involved in the design, implementation, or evaluation of related sectorial projects.
• Proficiency and proven experience with research methods. Excellent analytical skills in both qualitative and quantitative research methodologies
• Ability to communicate (verbal and written) confidently in English.
• Knowledge of Arabic will be an asset.

Skills Required

• Attention to detail: A commitment to high-quality deliverables and reports, meticulous approach to research and report writing
• Initiative and flexibility: Competency in independent working, showing initiative towards completing goals and objectives, but also having the flexibility to adapt and answer to different demands necessary to fulfill assigned tasks
• Teamwork: Openness to ideas and input from others on the team, ability to work collaboratively, strong listening and interpersonal skills
• Organization: A systematic approach to work, with the ability to multitask and manage time efficiently, meeting deadlines under pressure
• Integrity: Must have a strong sense of research and professional ethics, be conscientious in approach to work, and be committed to Bodhi’s research standards
• Communication: Ability to communicate (verbal and written) confidently in English and adapt to different audiences and cultural contexts

Compensation and Support

• Experts and professionals are granted a fixed expert fee and a daily subsistence allowance according to the project’s rules;
• International travel, if applicable, is arranged and paid for by the project;
• All experts are supported by the EG team throughout the different stages of assignment and deployment.

Sectors/Thematic Areas:

• Environment, Climate Change, and Climate Resilience
• Agriculture & Irrigation
• Meteorology and Weather
• Small-Medium Business Support/Development