Key Responsibilities

1. Participate in site assessment and sites planning prior to construction of shelters and related infrastructure.
2. Participate in assessment of existing shelters and infrastructure to identify rehabilitation and maintenance needs.
3. Develop BOQ’s for planned shelters and other infrastructures and facilitate approval of BOQs and designs.
4. Plan, coordinate and supervise construction activities in selected sites to follow up on the timely completion of works and to build back better.
5. Participate in meetings and conferences; maintain effective liaison and coordination with local authorities, partners, United Nation agencies, intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations, donors and other stakeholders on matters related to shelter and infrastructure construction and management.
6. Identify and document good practices and lessons learned; contribute to the development of Standard Operations Procedures (SOP), and concept papers and build back better.
7. Supervise and provide guidance and training to reporting staff.
8. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, Architecture and other engineering-related fields from an accredited academic institution with minimum of two years of relevant professional experience.

Experience

• Experience in site assessment, planning and site layout for the purpose of shelter construction.
• Experience in designing and supervising the construction of communal, transition and permanent shelters for internally displaced persons in accordance with the sphere standards and applicable Government guidelines.
• Experience in working with migrants, refugees, internally displaced persons, victims of trafficking and other vulnerable groups.
• Prior work experience with international humanitarian organizations, non-government or government institutions/organization in a multi-cultural setting is an advantage.
• Experience in training local artisans on Build Back Better and Safer.

Skills

1. Organizational Skills and Attributes
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work with diverse stakeholders and facilitate collaboration.
• Ability to work in teams and collaborate to deliver outcomes.
• A good planner
2. Specific Skills:
-Training skills: Experience in developing training materials and conducting artisanal capacity building activities.
-Technical skills: Ability to work with AutoCAD and other computer-based design software.
-Report Writing and Analysis: Strong analytical and report-writing skills are essential.
-Adaptability and Flexibility: Ability to adapt to a dynamic environment and work under pressure.