Roving Handyman - National Contract

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 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 Lavrio and Rafina sites.

Duties and Responsibilities

 Responsibilities will include, but not limited to the following:

• Implement regular construction activities (wooden, metal, concrete 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
• Any other tasks assigned by the Site Operations Officer to support DRC’s emergency response
• Provide coverage for Shelter/Site Ops needs in Rafina and Lavrio sites
• Perform any other tasks assigned him/her by the Shelter/Site Ops Officer

Required Qualifications

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

Skills & Qualities

• Excellent interpersonal and ability to work in a multi-cultural team, working with different groups, international and local partners
• Strong initiative and self-motivated, with a strong commitment to teamwork and humanitarian principle
• Flexible, enthusiastic and willing to learn from others
• Ability to multi-task and cope with competing demands under tight deadlines
• Ability to cope with high workload and stress
• Ability to prioritize activities and assignments and adjust them 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 Athens (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.

Employee should not engage in any other paid activity, without prior authorization, during the tenure of his/her DRC contract.

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

Employee should not give interviews to the media or publish project-related photos or other material without prior authorization from the Country Director

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 apply for this position on line: www.drc.dk/about-drc/vacancies/current-vacancies 

All applicants must send a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages). Both must be in English.  

Applications close on the 8th of December 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.