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Shelter Engineer

Mariupol

  • Organization: DRC - Danish Refugee Council
  • Location: Mariupol
  • Grade: Mid level - Mid level
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Engineering
    • Protection Officer (Refugee)
    • Human Settlements (Shelter, Housing, Land, Property)
  • Closing Date: Closed

DRC is looking for a highly qualified and capable Shelter Engineer for activities in eastern Ukraine, based in Mariupol.

Who are we?


DRC/DDG implements activities in eastern Ukraine to assist internally displaced and conflict-affected persons. DRC/DDG field offices are located in Mariupol, Slovyansk/Severodonetsk, and the head office is located in Kyiv. Activities include child protection and psychosocial support, legal assistance, shelter repairs, livelihoods support, capacity building of duty bearers and mine action.  

Donors include OFDA, GIZ, UNHCR, EU and UNICEF.  DRC/DDG Ukraine is currently transitioning from emergency activities to activities of a recovery/development nature aiming for durable solutions. For shelter, these include a mix of heavy repairs, new construction and repairs to multi-story buildings in villages along the contact line under GIZ funding. The project will use an integrated and comprehensive approach to ensure effectiveness and sustainability of the Intervention, specifically by drawing on the technical expertise of the DRC Legal Assistance and the DDG Mine Action units. The planned Intervention is aimed at achieving durable housing Solutions in areas where DRC Shelter is already operational and scale up in areas where other DRC-DDG complementary programmes are ongoing. DRC/DDG is further investigating the possibility to tackle the issue of social housing for the most vulnerable IDPs in places of relocation.

About the role

The overall purpose of the SE is to conduct technical assessments of damages and provide accurate BoQ and SoW in line with the damages assessed. The SE will provide the supervision and monitoring of DRC’s construction activities. The SE will obverse’s the quantity and quality of works to ensure construction projects proceeds safely, accurately and smoothly. The engineer will be required to create project schedules and works closely with contractors to assure the work is done properly and on time. The SE will meet regularly with all of the parties involved, including the contractors and the beneficiary, to provide status updates, answer questions and trouble shoot construction related issue when they arise. Because the engineer is so involved in all aspects of the project, the engineer will spend a large percentage of time in the field monitoring construction activities. The SE will monitor all activities at the construction sites and strives to ensure construction progresses as scheduled and contract specifications are adhered to. Inspects construction site daily and works with contractors to schedule deliveries to work plan. The SE will calculate BoQ and SoW at certain milestones for the approval of contractors payment.

The Shelter Engineer (SE) must have thorough knowledge of the Building Code of Ukraine. He/she performs essential engineering works within DRCs area of operation at field level.

Duties and Responsibilities

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

  • With Shelter team perform field technical assessments of damages to homes and multi-story buildings
  • Execute the calculation of materials' needs / Bill of Quantities (BoQ) and budgets
  • Create and distribute timely, accurate and detailed information on technical aspects of shelter repairs to Shelter team, shelter cluster and funders
  • Conduct Technical supervision and monitoring of works being carried out by the contractor
  • Examine various local construction materials/methods and determine the best to be used
  • Supervise the progress of contractors construction works as well as giving active practical assistance and professional advice to the contractors . The engineer cannot instruct the contractor in any way.
  • Keeps daily records of the Project progress
  • Ensure that all the assistance related documentation is prepared in compliance with the accountant’s and AFO’s requirements
  • Cooperate with other INGO's Field Management as well as Local NGO's
  • Together with the SO train and supervise DRC monitors
  • Thorough knowledge of the Building Code of Ukraine.
  • Liaise with local Governmental bodies in charge of housing and infrastructure activities in the areas of operation
  • Maintain good working relations within DRC and other organizations in the region
  • Other tasks as deemed necessary by the Shelter Manager
  • Understand, and ensure the observance of the DRC Code of Conduct

     

    Key Deliverables:

  • Completion of shelter activities in line with project proposals and donor guidelines
  • Regularly updated shelter programme work plan
  • Periodic and final reports for shelter projects, internal and external
  • Needs based concept notes and proposals to ensure continuity of shelter activities
  • Update of Ukraine shelter strategy
  • Regular update and contribution to coordination platforms

     

    To be successful in this role you must have: 

Required qualifications 


  • Completion of shelter activities in line with project proposals and donor guidelines
  • Regularly updated shelter programme work plan
  • Periodic and final reports for shelter projects, internal and external
  • Needs based concept notes and proposals to ensure continuity of shelter activities
  • Update of Ukraine shelter strategy
  • Regular update and contribution to coordination platforms
  • 3 – 5 years professional work experience
  • Contract management skills and experience
  • Experience in procurement a plus
  • Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills, working with different groups
  • Experience in emergency and housing repair construction in conflict-afflicted settings a plus
  • Experience of work in Microsoft Access
  • Fluent written and spoken English is desirable
  • Working knowledge of Ukrainian and Russian language skills is mandatory

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    We offer


    DRC will offer the successful applicant an employment contract starting ASAP for 3 months initially, renewable dependent on funding and performance. 

     Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for Ukrainian residents. This position is classified at level B of Ukraine National Salary Scale. 

    We encourage all qualified candidates to apply, irrespective of nationality, race, gender or age.


     

    Application process


    Interested? Go to www.drc.dk and find Current Vacancies. Find the job on the list and apply for this position by clicking on the apply button.

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

     
    Applications close date: Tuesday, 29 May 2018.


    If an appropriate candidate is identified, DRC reserves the right to recruit ahead of this deadline.

    Need further information? 

    Please note that applications sent directly to DRC staff will not be considered. 
     For further information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult our website www.drc.ngo
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