CCCM Technical Officer

Anbar

Organization: DRC - Danish Refugee Council
Location: Anbar
Grade: Mid/Senior level - Mid/Senior - Internationally recruited position
Occupational Groups:
Closing Date: Closed

We are looking for a candidate with the qualifications and willingness to be part of our CCCM team, to contribute to the organization, and Conduct duties in accordance with DRC Iraq programme Standard Operating Procedures.

Who are we?

Danish Refugee Council is a leading protection agency pursuing our mandate to protect and promote durable solutions to displacement-affected populations on the basis of humanitarian principles and human rights. In the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), DRC apply a regional approach with operational presence in Libya, Tunisia, Algeria, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, Turkey and Iraq.

Present in Iraq since 2003, DRC is today operational in the Kurdish governorates, in and around Baghdad and in several South-Central governorates. Focused both on the influx of Syrian refugees and the current IDP crisis, DRC is providing assistance in a range of sectors including Camp Coordination and Camp Management, Protection, Livelihoods, Emergency Response (including food security, cash, and NFIs), WASH, Shelter and Mine Action. The Iraq programme presently employs some 450-national staff and 45 international staff, and is growing to meet new, emerging needs associated with ongoing and recent conflict in multiple locations.

About the job:

The Technical Site Engineer will provide technical support and supervision to daily repair/rehabilitation activities in informal communal or individual shelters and basic infrastructure where needed. On a daily basis, the Technical Site Engineer reports directly to the Project Manager. He/she is responsible for the identification of technical repairs/rehabilitations, developing appropriate designs and BoQs, monitoring implementation, and assuring quality.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Under the supervision of the Project Manager, monitor the implementation all repair/rehabilitation construction and maintenance on shelter or site infrastructures as defined by project requirements.
Identify needs in terms of safe and suitable shelter or infrastructures, taking into consideration the specific needs of vulnerable individuals and persons of concern.
Support, facilitate or undertake communication and liaison activities to actively consult and involve beneficiaries, key informants, actors, partners and stakeholders in all stages of project design and implementation.
Work closely with the Project Manager in order to implement projects according to relevant local, national and international technical standards.
Plan, design and supervise the implementation of camp and non-camp infrastructure as defined by project requirements.
Conduct complete technical drawings, prepare designs, prepare detailed BOQs and Schedule of Works and follow all necessary procedures to ensure timely delivery of work to the required quality, including ensuring necessary liaison with local authorities and obtaining of required authorisations and permits.
Prepare agreements/contracts for work with site/landowner as necessary.
Ensure daily monitoring of the quality of works and the progress of project/works implementation.
Provide regular updates on progress to supervisors and other team members, including other departments and sectors as appropriate.
Prepare weekly reports for the Project Manager to document site activities, including communications with external actors, action points, decisions / changes made, and progress.
Ensure regular and timely reporting of problems, potential delays or risks to project implementation to the relevant supervisor, and support in the development and execution of solutions and mitigating actions. Prepare Order Request forms, Purchase Orders, Payment Requests and other standard documents to enable timely delivery of materials, works and services.
Be responsible for communication of project requirements and deadlines to landowners and if and when necessary to suppliers and contractors.
Where relevant, liaise with donors and partners on project updates, site visits and other communication.

About you:

To be successful in this role you must have:

3-5 years of professional work experience in designing and managing construction projects including shelter, water and sanitation infrastructure.
Proficiency in the following computer programmers: AutoCAD (or other CAD software), MS Excel, MS Word.
Good interpersonal skills and proven ability to work in a complex multicultural environment as a flexible and respectful team member.
Familiarity with international humanitarian and protection standards (e.g. Sphere).

In this position, you 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 our vision and values.

Moreover we also expect the following:

University degree in civil or site engineering or other relevant technical background.
A high level of spoken and written English
Arabic is essential.

We offer:

DRC will offer the successful applicant a 5 months contract, renewable dependent on both funding and performance. You must be available to start work from 1 June 2017 and be willing and able to work in Anbar-HTC.

Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment; please refer to www.drc.ngo under Vacancies. This position will be placed at level C.

Application process:

Interested? Then apply for this position by clicking on the apply button.

All applicants must send a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages). Both must be in the same language as this vacancy note. CV only applications will not be considered.

If you have questions or are facing problems with the online application process, please contact job@drc.dk

Applications close 4 June 2017. The interviews are expected to take place 5 June 2017.

Need further information?

For more details on this position please contact job@drc.dk

Please note that applications sent directly to job@drc.dk will not be considered.

For further information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult our website www.drc.ngo

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