Senior Shelter and Infrastructure Officer

The Danish Refugee Council assists refugees and internally displaced persons across the globe: we provide emergency aid, fight for their rights, and strengthen their opportunity for a brighter future. We work in conflict-affected areas, along the displacement routes, and in the countries where refugees settle. In cooperation with local communities, we strive for responsible and sustainable solutions. We work toward successful integration and – whenever possible – for the fulfilment of the wish to return home.  

The Danish Refugee Council was founded in Denmark in 1956, and has since grown to become an international humanitarian organization with more than 7,000 staff and 8,000 volunteers. Our vision is a dignified life for all displaced.  

All of our efforts are based on our value compass: humanity, respect, independence and neutrality, participation, and honesty and transparency. 

Operating since 2004 in Lebanon, DRC has addressed the needs and rights of vulnerable populations, working initially with Palestinian refugees (since 2004), Iraqi refugees (2007-2010), Lebanese IDPs (during the 2006 conflict), migrant domestic workers (since 2009) and, since 2011, responding to the Syrian refugee crisis.  

DRC Lebanon is currently delivering programming in protection, housing, infrastructure, basic assistance, livelihoods, and community development interventions. This myriad programming seeks to address the immediate needs of displaced populations and concurrently support vulnerable host populations. DRC has five offices spread throughout Lebanon in, Beirut, the Bekaa, Saida, Tripoli and Qobayat.

 

Under the supervision of the S&I Area Manager, the Senior officer will in charge of Implementing all Shelter and infrastructure related projects in Akkar.

Your main duties and responsibilities will be:

• Implementing all S&I related activities in line with DRC Shelter an Infrastructure methodology and phases (including assessment, agreements with landlords, and preparation of tendering documents, supervision of the execution and hand over), according to the set plan and allocated budget. 

• Ensure the implementation and delivery of the rehabilitation and other shelter component according to DRC programs. 

• Organize, plan and oversee the various S&I kit distributions including winterization, fire prevention, LRK, NAK, MRK. 

• Conduct daily and weekly site visits and monitor ongoing works and implementation. 

• As guided by the Area S&I Manager, oversee and ensure achievements of targets according to DRC and donors’ requirements through overall management of the Shelter and Infrastructure programming in Akkar. 

• Drafting layouts, technical drawings and bill of quantity (BoQ) for potential and final sites targeted under the rehabilitation assistance component. Monitor, evaluate and suggest changes and improvements in the project and materials based on observations, implementation and discussions with team and stakeholders. 

• With the support of the Area S&I Manager, conduct visits and meetings with the local authorities and stakeholders to completes necessary agreements and build a common understanding of DRC planned work. 

• Work closely with other DRC sector (incl. Protection, Community empowerment and governance, Livelihoods, Direct assistance, etc) to ensure that the S&I work is in line with DRC integrated programs. 

• Prepare weekly and monthly technical and progress reports in addition to the day to day management and supervision of the relevant S&I team staff.

 

To be successful in this role we expect you to have a Bachelor in Civil or Mechanical engineer, Architect or other related engineering field of study. Moreover, we also expect the following:

 

• At least 3 years’ experience working in the Shelter and/or infrastructure sector in non-governmental organizations 

• Experience in preparing layouts, designs, specifications and Bills of Quantities. 

• Experience in managing a team and the implementation of shelter/housing and infrastructure projects 

• Demonstrated competence in the use of Microsoft Office, Excel and AutoCAD 

• Good communication skills and experience in working/dealing with local authorities, land owners, Moukhtars, Beneficiaries and other stakeholders. 

• Fluency in English and Arabic communication-speaking and writing.

 

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 DRC’s vision and values. 

 

Contract length: until 31 December 2018 

Level:  C+1 

Monthly Basic Salary: 1850 USD 

Duty Station: Akkar 

Start date: October 2018

 

Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for Nationals; please refer to drc.ngo under Vacancies. For questions regarding the vacancy please contact dolene.khairallah@drclebanon.dk.

 

Interested? Then apply for this position by clicking on the apply button or go to www.drc.ngo under current vacancies. 

All applicants must send a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages) in English. Applications sent by email to Dolene Khairallah will not be considered.

If you have questions or are facing problems with the online application process, please visit drc.ngo/jobsupport. 

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