The Shelter and Infrastructure Team Leader will lead a shelter and infrastructure team of officers and assistants in delivering needs and evidenced based programming in Central Darfur state, benefitting refugee, IDPs and host community populations. The Team Leader will be responsible for managing the daily tasks of their team, ensuring that work plans are in place and deliverables are followed according to project implementation timelines and objectives. The Team Leader will be responsible for effectively overseeing the expenditure of their project budget according to donor guidelines and planned activities and targets. The Team Leader will ensure that project delivery is at a high quality standard and according to programme documents and donor.

Responsibilities and Tasks

To achieve the overall and specific position’s objectives the job holder tasks and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Project Management:

Ensure that project implementation plans are developed according to project deliverables and timelines
Oversee needs assessments to ensure that projects and beneficiaries are selected according to needs and project criteria
In coordination with the MEAL department, put in place effectively monitoring measures to ensure that the project is implemented at a high standard and avoids causing harm
Plan, implement and manage field engineering tasks in accordance with priorities and goals

Reporting, M&E and Programme Development.

Submit regular, high quality reporting to the Area Pregame Manager and Grants department as necessary
Support the Durable Solutions Manager, Area Programme Manager, Infrastructure Coordinator and Grants team in developing new funding opportunities according to identified needs.
Organize and support the development and implementation of needs assessments to inform evidence based programming and proposal development processes.
Ensure that all information or data shared is done so in a manner that upholds the principle of data protection and confidentiality.

Finance and Supply Chain

Monitor infrastructure expenditures against available resources and develop forecasts
Assist the Area Programme Manager in managing budget lines, develop spending plans and attend budget meetings
Develop project procurement plans and monitor these regularly in coordination with DRC’s Supply Chain department

Human Resources

Oversee the ongoing work of the Central Darfur infrastructure team, ensuring team work and that DRC policies are followed
Manage leave planning effectively, development performance plans according to DRC’s operational procedures
Provide training and capacity building to program staff as needed

Liaison and Coordination

Support the Area Program Manager in liaising with communities and local authorities
Attend relevant external meetings as relevant and requested
Regularly and effectively engage with community focal points, project beneficiaries and other relevant stakeholders to garner project buy-in and support

Experience and technical competencies:
At least graduated 12th, university degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Construction management or related subject is desirable.
At least eight (5) years proven experience in construction and engineering works (NGO
At least three (3) years working experience in Humanitarian Sector
Experience in using AutoCAD, Microsoft Office (Excel, Power Point, Word) would be an advantage
Excellent knowledge of construction operations and equipment
Good time-management skills
Prior evidence of managing staff; with excellent leadership skills including challenging, motivating and developing a team
The ability to take the initiative and work independently as well work as a team player – supporting other departments is essential
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in English and Arabic
Excellent organizational, problem-solving and negotiation skills
Flexibility and capacity of adaptation to a changing working environment
Commitment to DRC’s overall aims and policies and experience of promoting gender equity and ensuring vulnerable people’s needs are met.

Technical competencies

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Cash Based Interventions

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Assessments and data collection

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WASH

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Protection

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Community mobilization

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Core competencies

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Striving for excellence

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Collaborating

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Taking the lead

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Communicating

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Demonstrating integrity

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Find the definition of DRC’s Core competencies here

¨Basic: I master the essentials, but may at times need help from others

¨Advanced: I can work independently at full professional level. ¨Expert: I am the go-to person when others need help.

Education:

At least high school degree, university degree is preferred (technical/scientific faculties)
Sound knowledge of engineering designs and software ( ArchiCAD, AutoCAD, GIS etc)

Languages:
Fluent in English (both oral and written)
Arabic

Key stakeholders:
Internal: Area programme Manager, Durable Solution Programme Manager, Shelter & Infrastructure Technical Coordinator, Protection Team, Safety and Liaison, Supply Chain, Finance team, MEAL team Logistics Officer
External: Other Humanitarian Partners, UNHCR, IOM, HAC, COR, camp representatives and local authorities

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