Requires a Cover Letter?: 
yes
Application Submissions Guideline: 

Interested candidates should send their CV along with a cover letter to [email protected] , with the job title in the email subject. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Contact Person Name: 
HR
Contact Person Email: 
Description: 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assessment

  • Participate in beneficiary identification and selection.
  • Undertake technical shelter condition assessments preparing all necessary paperwork.
  • Communicate any further assessment needs identified
  • Conduct daily field visits in order to prepare a technical evaluation for the potential units.
  • Sketch and draw plans for the shelter as needed
  • Maintain and update a data base for each case (including individual and HH details if needed).

 

Design

  • Manage the collated data of the assigned shelter projects and interaction
  • Prepare the technical design and execution of shelter improvement activities.
  • Manage the assigned shelter projects to meet project objectives and delivery timeframes.
  • Ensure quality assurance of material specification and selection and robustness in design and construction
  • Prepare a complete Bill of Quantities (BOQ) for each shelter unit technically evaluated on the field with the definition of items, describing the specifications, the quantity and the quality of materials required (including workers fees, machines renting, transportation fees, other);
  • Daily visit to shelter units assessing the quality and quantity of the work done by the contractor (very good knowledge of materials, specification and prices)
  • Ensure quality assurance of material specification and selection and robustness in design and construction, in compliance with the SSB Guidelines and catalogue.

 

 

Communication

  • Liaise with local communities on site, in coordination with the Community Officer
  • Assist in translation as needed.
  • Ensure that any issues in project implementation are communicated to the Shelter Manager, for quick follow up and resolution
  • Ensure good quality workmanship, through clear explanation of the intervention to the Contractor on site.

 

Reporting

  • Ensure accurate and timely reporting of activities e.g. through weekly and monthly reports
  • Ensure all paper work is accurate and correctly stored
  • Prepare the weekly and monthly report for his/her sector of responsibility;
  • Assist in the generation of the final and interim reporting of the project. 
  • Undertake analysis of collected data using LMMS, ODK and other software.

 

Logistics

  • Work within Medair’s recognised procedures for logistics and work with logistics staff to ensure items are procured, transported, stored, managed and accounted for correctly
  • Explain to the logistics officer the technical specificities of the expected materials required.
  • Ensure purchase requests for materials are shared with the support department in a timely manner to enable implementation of the project

 

Quality & Financial Management

  • Be aware of the potential for loss or fraud in logistical activities and procedures.
  • Pro-actively work to prevent such occurrences by working ensuring adherence to Medair guidelines on fraud prevention with relevant line managers to improve transparency and to ensure the best use of Medair assets and resources

 

PERSON SPECIFICATION:

  • University degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Construction Management or similar field
  • Minimum 2 years Post-qualification professional or practical experience. Management experience in a construction context.
  • Good working knowledge of geography and culture of the Beirut Mount Lebanon region, Knowledge of PwSN standards.
  • Strong working knowledge of Arabic and English (spoken and written)
  • Computer literate with good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook
  • Enjoys a challenge and works hard to achieve objectives
  • Passionate about serving the poor
  • Self-motivated and Enthusiastic
  • Team-player with good inter-personal skills, willing to share tasks and delegate
  • Encouraging, supportive
  • Aptitude for community mobilisation and engagement
  • Capacity to work under pressure and manage personal stress levels
  • Ability to adapt communication strategies for different situations
  • Creative, Flexible and open-minded in all matters
  • Commitment to best practice and ability to problem solve.
  • Ability to translate between spoken and written Arabic and English
  • Ability to encourage and motivate others
  • Community Engagement & Mobilisationocial Work
  • Desire to learn new skills and different approaches to situations
  • Good understanding of humanitarian context/issues
  • Experience in training/mentoring personne
  • Experience of working in a multi-cultural team
  • Willingness to be stretched professionally and personally
  • Good numerical and report writing skills
  • Knowledge of Project Management techniques
  • Ability to work within hostile environments and deal with conflit
Expired

NOTE:

Daleel Madani, the civil society network, serves as a platform for organisations to post their professional opportunities, but is not involved in the recruitment process. The hiring organisation is solely responsible for the job and candidate selection.

Last modified: 
02 Jan, 2019
Intervention Sector(s):
Infrastructure & Services Rehabilitation, Shelter and Non-Food Items
Application Deadline:
Wednesday, 9 January 2019
Contract Type:
Full Time
Period of Employment:
6 months
Salary
N/A
Salary Range:
1200 to 1500 (USD)
Education Degree:
Bachelor Degree
Education Degree Details:
University degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Construction Management or similar field
Experience Requirements:
2 to 3 years
Arabic Language:
Very Good
English Language:
Very Good
French Language:
None
Country/City: 
  • Lebanon
  • Beqaa
  • Zahleh