Shelter and Infrastructure officer (National contract) – Libyanjobs

Job Overview

Overall purpose of the role: The Shelter & Infrastructure officer will primarily support the provision of emergency shelter activities within conflict-affected communities for vulnerable populations including; migrant and refugees, Libyan Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) and returnee communities. The overall responsibility of the role may include but not limited to 1) site assessment of targeted collective/informal/ and house hold level shelters, 2) preparing tender technical package, 3) technical input on vendor selections, 4) regular monitoring visits of planned activities using standardized tools, 5) reporting and following up. The officer will also support a rapid need assessment to determine shelter needs and modality of response, and other tasks assigned by Shelter Manager.

Other responsibilities as planned by the Shelter Manager will include coordination externally with local communities/authorities key stakeholders while internally with support services offices where required.

Responsibilities:

Programming:

Support the technical assessments and digital data gathering of project locations.
Preparing tender documents which include developing BoQs, technical specification, scope of work (SOW), drawings plans (where applicable) based on type of intervention as well as following up on procurement phase with Supply chain department.
Participate in vendor’s selection committee and provide technical comments/feedback.
Performing Shelter and Infrastructure interventions which include but are not limited to Non-Food Item (NFI) distributions, constructed projects using incentive labour, contracted engineering works and support to routine operation and maintenance of infrastructure.
Identify opportunities to collaborate and coordinate efforts with other organizations to ensure our activities build upon – rather than replicate – the work of others.
Analyse the appropriateness, adequacy and potential impact Shelter and Infrastructure sector based on known contexts and need.
Liaise with Shelter & Infrastructure staff on a regular basis to ensure technical assistance is provided to projects when needed.
Responsible for ensuring that agreed work plans and tasks set by Shelter Manager are implemented accordingly.

Representation and coordination

Externally, with coordination with Shelter Manager, ensure effective coordination and collaboration with local community key stakeholders, NGOs, civil society organizations, community groups, and government counterparts who are working on Shelter and Infrastructure.
Internally, close coordination with other team sectors like Protection/Site management team where relevant.

Operations:

Work together with the DRC support sectors, including regular meetings with the Support Services teams, including HR, finance and the supply chain teams, for all Shelter and Infrastructure activities.
Work closely with the logistics dept, to ensure adequate management and coordination of all shelter stock and warehousing requests for materials and kits and plan their distributions accordingly;

Experience and technical competencies:

At least 3 years of experience in project implementation on the field preferably with an INGO/or NGO providing humanitarian shelter/infrastructure assistance in practical house construction (construction planning and management of ongoing projects), with proven team supervision experience.
Prior experience with engineering operations, logistics and/or small-scale infrastructure projects.
Willingness to participate in regular field-related activities in urban areas (outside the office)
Ability to travel and work for specific period in other locations instead of Tripoli (i.e. Nafousa mountain, Az Zawiya) also abroad for training and workshops.
Self-motivated, able to take initiative, resilient and able to supervise day to day activities with the project team.
High-level of computer literacy (experience with mobile data management tools preferred), and able to work, review and revise shop drawing plans (i.e AutoCAD drawing)
Ability to coordinate project activities.

Required

University Degree in the field of civil engineering or a related field.

Desirable

Fluency in written and spoken English and Arabic

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 DRC’s vision and values.

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Type of Contract: national