Danish Refugee Council has been
operating in Tanzania
from October 2015 since the establishment of Nduta refugee camp. DRC are working
in Nduta and Mtendeli refugee camps, with a current combined population of
75,000 refugees, and expected population of 100,000. DRC are
working in the
sectors of Camp Management and Community Services,
Protection, Livelihoods and Shelter/Construction. Following the initial
emergency response in 2015, DRC deployed emergency responders to open the
program and are now, in 2016, stabilising the program to continue to address
the needs of the growing refugee population in the three camps. DRC are based in
Kibondo, Kigoma region with a sub-office in Kasulu.
PURPOSE
Under the supervision of the Head of Program (Tanzania), the Shelter/Construction
Manager (SCM) will oversee continued implementation of DRC shelter and
construction activities in Nduta, Mtendeli and Nyarugusu Camps. Until end 2016,
the SCM will be supported by a Transitional Shelter Manager to support the roll
out of a large-scale T Shelter project in Nduta camp. Until that point, the SCM
will focus on construction activities including schools, community centres and
police posts in the camps, and coordination with other stakeholders to develop
the shelter strategy. From 2017, the SCM will be fully responsible for the
ongoing remaining shelter and construction activities.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsible for planning, implementing, following-up and supervising DRC
shelter and construction activities in Nduta, Mtendeli and Nyarugusu refugee
camps;
Support UNHCR in the development of strategies and designs for school building
and community infrastructure in camps;
Ensure timely and effective compliance with construction plans;
Ensure that adequate staffing is in place for the construction activities, and
to the extent possible build local construction capacity;
Monitor financial commitments and expenditures against construction budgets;
Ensure that the organisation’s financial, logistics, security and human
resources policies and procedures are fully adhered to and implemented in
relation to all construction activities;
Supervise the Transitional Shelter Manager, and later directly supervise the
Transitional shelter team, to implement a large scale T Shelter project in
Nduta camp.
Develop a work plan for activities and ensure progress and quality in line with
applicable international standards and agreements.
Involve community in all stages of construction activities, from planning to
implementation and evaluation;
Supervision of contractors and suppliers, ensuring that deliveries take place
according to the quantity and quality agreed;
Ensure that all documentation related to shelter and construction activities
for works and supplies is completed in a timely manner.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Advanced university degree in architecture, engineering, construction or
related field or the equivalent practical experience;
Minimum 5 years of professional experience in programming and designing of
schools and community infrastructures: offices; community centres; recreational
and child friendly spaces etc.;
Minimum 10 years of professional work experience in managing construction
programs, including at least 5 years at the international level;
Experience with implementation of large-scale construction programs in post
conflict regions;
Minimum 3 years of humanitarian work in deep field locations;
Excellent analytical and communication skills;
Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to establish effective
working relations with local staff and other stakeholders;
Ability to work under pressure, with minimal supervision, and in a culturally
diverse team;
Experience with preparing design presentations, tendering including BoQs and
technical design drawings for rehabilitation and new construction.
GENERAL
Commitments:
DRC has a Humanitarian Accountability Framework, outlining its global
accountability committments. All staff are required to contribute to the
achievement of this framework into the work of DRC
Conditions
Availability: 1st October 2016
Duty station: Kibondo, Kigoma
Region. Non Family Duty Station
Reporting: This position reports directly to Head of Programme and Grants and
Reporting Officer for internal, operational and donor reporting.
Contract: Until end June 2017,
with possibility of extension dependent on both funding and performance. Salary
and conditions in accordance with the Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of
Employment for Global Expatriates (available at www.drc.dk under Vacancies).
This position is graded as A14.
For qualified National staff the
terms of employment will be in accordance with DRC terms for National staff
How to apply:
Interested candidates who meet the required qualifications and experience are
invited to submit updated CV and cover letter explaining their motivation and
why they are suited for the post.
We only accept applications sent
via our online-application form on www.drc.dk under Vacancies.
Please forward the application
and CV, in English through the online application on www.drc.dk under vacancies
no later than 16th September 2016
Note that due to the urgency of
this position, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and
interviews/selection may take place before the closing date.
If you have questions or are
facing problems with the online application process, please contact job@drc.dk.
Employer want to submit job
applications through their website at: ApplyOnline
