Roving Handyman – National Contract

Southern Africa

Organization: DRC - Danish Refugee Council
Location: Southern Africa
Grade: Level not specified - Level not specified
Occupational Groups:
Closing Date: Closed

Introduction

The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a humanitarian, non-governmental and non-profit organization, founded in 1956, that works in 40 countries around the world.

DRC’s mandate is driven by three global strategic objectives within the DRC Assistance Framework: Saving lives and alleviation of immediate suffering among people affected by conflict; Safeguarding, restoration and development of livelihoods; and, Institutional and organizational change that contributes to protection of people’s rights and peaceful handling of conflict.

Background

DRC has been operating in Greece since December 2015, providing support to the Greek Ministry of Migration Policy in ensuring dignified reception conditions for refugees and migrants arriving on Lesvos island. In March 2016, DRC expanded its operations in response to the changing context and the build-up of refugee population on mainland Greece.

Purpose

Under supervision of the Site Operations Manager/Officer and in close collaboration with other DRC field units, the Roving Handyman will support implementation of any construction/maintenance activities that are required in the camps.

Duties and Responsibilities

Responsibilities will include, but not necessarily be limited, to the following:

Implement regular construction activities (wooden, metal constructions)
Participate in shelter upgrade and maintenance activities, including small repairs and construction works if/as applicable
As necessary, support activity of contractors for any construction works related to maintenance and improvements
In charge of the use, the maintenance of all tools and the tool kit
Be able to assist in the reporting and updating maintenance/repair lists
Any other tasks assigned by the Site Operations Coordinator to support DRC’s emergency response

Required Qualifications

Technical Background
At least one year working experience in a related field;
High professional ethics

Skills & Qualities

Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills, working with different groups, partners and nationalities.
Strong initiative and self-motivated, with a strong commitment to teamwork and humanitarian principle.
Flexible, enthusiastic and willing to learn from others.
Ability to multitask and cope with competing demands under tight deadlines.
Ability to cope with high workload and stress and identify priority activities and assignments, and adjust priorities as required.
Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships in a multi-ethnic, multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary environment.

Terms and Conditions

The contract will be under the Greek Labor Law, and all allowances will be provided to the employees (Christmas, Easter, Vacation bonus).

DRC provides training opportunities to develop and strengthen the quality of its services as well as its staff members’ professional and personal development.

The position will be based in Attica (Greece) and national terms and conditions apply.

General Regulations

The employee shall follow DRC instructions on safety, confidentiality and ethical guidelines, including the Code of Conduct and the Humanitarian Accountability Framework.

The employee should not engage in any other paid activity during the DRC contract period without prior authorization.

The employee should not engage in any activity that could harm DRC or the implementation of any project during the DRC contract period.

The employee should not give interviews to the media or publish project-related photos or other material without prior authorization.

The employee shall return all borrowed equipment for the project to DRC after the end of the contract period or upon request.

Application Process

Interested? Then sent your application to the email below: hr.ioanna@drc-greece.org indicating in the subject ‘’Roving Handyman Vacancy’’.

All applicants must send a cover letter and an updated CV (not longer than four pages). Both must be in English.

Applications close on 5th of July 2017.

Due to the urgency of the position DRC reserves the right to recruit a candidate who matches the required profile before the above deadline.

This vacancy is now closed.
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