Plan, develop, monitor and evaluate the assigned
shelter project(s), assessing shelter needs, designing projects, writing
proposals, initiating and effectively managing and reporting on the projects in
line with the objectives, timeframe and budget. Provide technical support,
leadership and strategic direction; meet quality standards in shelter delivery,
encourage beneficiary participation, liaise with other stakeholders and manage
and train shelter staff.
Project Overview
Emergency Relief and Recovery projects in countries
of high vulnerability.
Workplace
Generic Field Vacancies are based in a capital city
or main field base in our programmes in Afghanistan, Chad, D.R.
Congo, Haiti, Madagascar, Philippines, Somaliland, South
Sudan, Syria crisis, or Zimbabwe.
Starting Date
This position is not currently open, but frequently
required in the Field
Initial Contract Details
Normally ranges from (a minimum of) 12 months to 2
years, 100%
Key Activity Areas
Shelter Project Management
- Manage
the assigned shelter project(s) in order to meet the project objectives
within budget and within the allotted time frame.
- Provide
strong leadership of the assigned shelter project(s), working to ensure
both short and long-term positive impacts and outcomes for the
beneficiaries, local authorities (where applicable) and local shelter
staff.
- Develop
and implement an appropriate and effective shelter strategy in
consultation with other shelter staff and field managers.
- Set
clear objectives and indicators for shelter activities in collaboration
with the shelter staff, field managers and, where appropriate, with the
local communities.
- Continuously
monitor and supervise shelter activities, overseeing the technical design
and execution and evaluating progress through outputs and impacts using
both quantitative and qualitative data.
- Input
into the integration of beneficiary participation and accountability in
all aspects of the project.
Staff Management
- Line-manage
the Shelter Manager(s) of the assigned project(s), including day-to-day
management, development and training, appraisals, etc.
- Facilitate
regular meetings to assist information sharing between project staff, to
ensure staff members are aware of project objectives and current work
plans and to provide the opportunity for feedback.
- Provide
coaching and technical supervision to staff in order to develop ownership
and full responsibility for shelter activities.
Financial Management
- Manage
the shelter budget for the assigned project(s) and ensure all expenses are
according to budget and meet the Medair standards with regard to financial
management, including accountability and good governance.
Communication and Coordination
- Develop
and maintain appropriate, regular, transparent and supportive communication
structures with the assigned shelter team, Medair in-country and HQ
shelter managers and advisers and other relevant stakeholders (e.g.
beneficiaries, community leaders, local and national government officials,
UN agencies and other NGOs), with the objective of ensuring good
cooperation and partnerships.
- Participate
in shelter coordination meetings and other working groups or meetings as
required, representing Medair and feeding back to the shelter staff and
field managers on relevant issues.
Logistics
- Support
the logistics activities of shelter staff, particularly in relation to the
purchasing of supplies and equipment for the assigned shelter activities.
Quality Management
- Ensure
shelter projects are implemented in line with donor proposals and
requirements and in accordance with Medair, donor, country and
international standards i.e. Sphere and HAP standards.
Qualifications
- Higher
level qualification in a technical field, preferably in civil engineering
or in another relevant field such as architecture / engineering /
construction management; BSc / BEng in a relevant field desirable
Languages
- Strong
working knowledge of English, spoken and written
- Working
knowledge of French (spoken and written) for French-speaking programmes
Experience / Competencies
- 2
years post-qualification professional experience in a relevant field
- Management
exper. in a construction context; technical construction skills within
humanitarian setting
- Experience
working in a construction / shelter programme in a developing country,
preferably in a humanitarian context desirable
- Good
numerical, report writing and administration skills
- Experience
in training / mentoring / coaching staff
- Advanced
planning, assessment and analytical skills desirable
- Knowledge
and understanding of humanitarian standards such as Sphere and HAP
- Committed
to consultative and servant-minded leadership
- Capacity
to work under pressure and manage personal stress levels
- Able
to cope with basic living conditions in the field and during field trips
Medair Standard Working Requirements for
the Field
- Experienced
professionals in a relevant field; Overseas intercultural experience
- Committed Christians;
commitment to the Medair values
- Strong
working knowledge of English, spoken and written
- Working
knowledge of French, spoken and written, for French-speaking field
programmes
- Single
or married (with no children under 18). If married, your spouse must also
apply.
- Successful
completion of Medair Relief & Recovery Orientation Course (ROC)
- Reflect
the vision and values of Medair with team members, local staff,
beneficiaries, external contacts
- Able
to live and work in a multicultural team under difficult conditions
- Strong
character traits, including emotional stability, adaptability, ability to
handle stress, cultural and gender sensitivity, honesty, and physically
fit
Benefits
- A
salary based upon the grade of the position and the experience of the position-holder
- Comprehensive
briefing at our Swiss headquarters, as well as an in-country briefing
- Security
training for those going to particularly insecure environments
- Accommodation,
food, and transportation in-country
- Return
flights to and from the country programme (one return flight for every
year of service)
- Rest
and recuperation (R&R) leave (including travel, accommodation, and
food allowance)
- Annual
leave; Death and disability allowance
- Contribution
matching programme for retirement savings (for experienced relief workers)
- Additional
contract benefit allowance for those who commit to longer contracts
- Comprehensive
medical and emergency rescue insurance, with up to 60 days post-
assignment coverage, including debriefing
Field Working Conditions
The following are standard working conditions in our
field programmes:
- Based
in the capital or main base, or in field project locations. Living
standards are reasonably good and often the security situation is stable
but this can change rapidly. International staff are sometimes quite
limited in their movements and the options for social activities can also
be limited. Some of the projects may be implemented in more remote and
potentially insecure locations.
- Field
visits involve more basic living conditions, some arduous travel and
potentially high levels of insecurity.
Application Process
Please fill out your application for this position
via the click to apply link
below. Please do not make multiple applications. We will not review email
applications.
Only English-language applications and
CVs will be reviewed.
Medair does not set closing / deadline dates for
applications; recruitment is on-going until the position is filled.
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