Shelter & Infrastructure Officer

Job Description

Title: Shelter & Infrastructure Officer

Company Name: Danish Refugee Council

Vacancy: Not specific

Job Location: Cox's Bazar

Employment Status: Contractual

Educational Requirements:
∎ Bachelor's in civil engineering or Diploma in Civil Engineering with adequate experience.

Experience Requirements:
∎ At least 2 year(s)

Job Context:
∎ The Danish Refugee Council (DRC), one of the world`s leading NGOs, with a focus on responding to displacement, have been registered in Bangladesh since 2013. In 2017, in response to the Rohingya influx, DRC launched an integrated program of support to the government in site management, shelter/NFI and protection. In 2018 and 2019 DRC implemented aid projects in support of the host communities most affected by the influx of refugees. As a key part of this, DRC opened a main office in Cox`s Bazar, and a support/liaison office in Dhaka.
∎ Overall purpose of the role:
∎ The officer, with the support of the team leader and manager, will lead in all matters concerning direct beneficiary engagement, stakeholder management, and construction engineering elements of the shelter program. More specifically, he/she is responsible to support to field survey, geographical analysis, Layout, design, implementation, labor management and monitoring engineering projects of shelter department. Under the supervision and guidance of the shelter team leader this role will involve continuous engagement in the targeted communities and support in overseeing all ongoing works. Capacity building of all technical teams and ensuring that the constructions are carried out are of high quality and are done in a timely and safe manner. This position involves close cooperation with the team leader responsible for shelter department, beneficiaries, and Camp management.
∎ Type of contract: National contract
∎ Employment Band: H, Non-Managerial
∎ Start date: As soon as possible
∎ Duty station: Cox`s Bazar, Bangladesh

Job Responsibilities:
∎ Ability to work on Rapid need analysis, Baseline Survey and feasibility survey
∎ Ability to prepare priority of need, amount and cost of materials, layout etc.
∎ Have a clear idea about work plan, delivery plan, labor management.
∎ Follow community led approach with the beneficiaries and ability to lead them to create ownership
∎ Following construction safety guideline and Shelter Quality Construction Benchmark approved by ISCG and followed by DRC
∎ Daily update and management of data-gathering and tracking tools used to monitor the project.
∎ Plan, implement and manage construction tasks in accordance with priorities and goals.
∎ Hiring and management of daily workers/volunteers based on agreed criteria; management of the daily workers excel database; ensure weekly payment of daily workers in coordination with DRC Finance policies and procedures.
∎ Support where necessary the assessment of existing community shelters and supervise the construction.
∎ Preparation of technical report after physically complete the technical assessment.
∎ Support the shelter team leader in developing accurate and timely reports.
∎ Resolve any emerging problems and issues on field in line with the team leader.
∎ Develop and lead training and give feedback to project beneficiaries and relevant staff.
∎ Ensuring appropriate construction materials are used.
∎ Ensure the project complies with legal requirements especially health and safety.
∎ Strong adherence to safety and security protocols always, and along with CoC - dedication to reporting suspected contraventions.
∎ Ensure DRC Code of Conduct is understood, acknowledged in writing, and followed by the project staff and all volunteer labor, and infractions are reported in an appropriate and timely manner.
∎ Close Coordination with other sectors (Protection, SMS etc.) and support immediately when needed.
∎ Any other duties as agreed with line manager.

Additional Requirements:
∎ Ability to handle AutoCAD, sketch up/ Any 3D modelling Tools.
∎ At least 2 years proven experience in construction and engineering.
∎ 1 years of experience working with an NGO in an emergency response setting is an advantage.
∎ 1 years of experience conducting monitoring, evaluation and reporting of distribution and/or NFI and/or shelter and/or WASH programming is an advantage.
∎ Problem-solver and results-oriented.
∎ Strong knowledge of construction operations and worksite management.
∎ Excellent time-management skills.
∎ Prior evidence of managing staff; with excellent leadership skills including challenging, motivating and developing a team.
∎ The ability to take the initiative and work independently as well work as a team player.
∎ Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
∎ Willingness to live and work in a challenging environment with limited resources.
∎ Good experience in community engagement including facilitating focus group discussions and semi-structured interviewing is an advantage.
∎ Experience working on projects funded UNHCR, IOM, UNICEF, ECHO is an advantage.
∎ Good skills in Microsoft Office Excel.
∎ Commitment to DRC's overall aims and policies and experience of promoting gender equity and ensuring vulnerable people's needs are met.
∎ Must be willing to work during Friday's and Holidays if requested.
∎ LANGUAGE:
∎ English (required - proficient in speaking, reading, and writing).
∎ Bengali
∎ Chittagonian (understand and communicate properly)
∎ All employees are expected to demonstrate DRC' five core competencies:
∎ Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process.
∎ Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.
∎ Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.
∎ Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly.
∎ Demonstrating integrity: You act in line with DRC's vision and values

Application Deadline: 12 Aug 2020

Company Information:
∎ 5 Aug 2020
∎ Danish Refugee Council
∎ Address : Sayeman Heritage Residence (1st Floor), Sayeman Road, Baharchara, Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh
∎ Web : WWW.DRC.NGO

Category: NGO/Development