Shelter Officer (Engineer)
Ensure quality implementation of shelter activities in Sumy
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Overview
Ensure quality implementation of shelter activities in Sumy
You have:
- 2-3 years of relevant experience, preferably with experience in the field of humanitarian response
- Practical experience in sector area working for an INGO is preferred
- Professional experience, as an engineer in charge of construction projects or similar
- Master's degree in Civil Engineering or another relevant field
- Professional proficiency in English desirable
- Excellent skill in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Skills in GIS software and AutoCAD are an asset
Contract
This is a DRC - National contract. More about DRC - National contracts.
Danish Refugee Council, one of the world’s leading humanitarian NGOs working in 40 countries worldwide, is currently looking for a highly qualified Shelter Office Engineer for Sumy Office.
DRC has been operating in Ukraine for more than 10 years with emergency and durable solution interventions for assisting IDPs, returnees, Host communities, and conflict-affected populations. With the outbreak of the conflict in February 2022, DRC has shifted its programming to emergency response to meet the urgent needs of conflict-affected population in the country. Current DRC programming is focusing on protection activities such as protection monitoring, information dissemination, Individual protection assistance, and legal aid. DRC is starting a Shelter program in Sumy to assist in the reconstruction, light and medium repairs of houses and apartment blocks, improvement of communal shelter and assistance to displaced households
In addition to protection programming, DRC is currently implementing Multipurpose Cash Assistance (MPCA), NFI and Food distributions, Shelter & WASH interventions, and Economic Recovery, Humanitarian Demining and Explosive Ordnance Risk Education. The organization counts with 8 offices in the country.
Overall purpose of the role
• Ensure the quality of the planning, implementation and follow up of all technical aspects of the Shelter activities being implemented by DRC • Develop and maintain good relations with the persons of concern, relevant stakeholders and other humanitarian actors, to support adequate implementation and coordination of DRC’s sector activities
Shelter Sector responsibilities:
- Ensure the quality of all Shelter activities including the day-to-day supervision of partners, contractors and quality control
- Ensure quality of assessments, procurement documents and scope of work related to shelter activities
Geographic scope: Base (Sumy)
This role has the Base level focus and ensures compliance to DRC procedures and guidelines within the area. The Officer provide inputs and is in line with base strategies, which are translated into action plans and day-to-day tasks. The role provides support and/or technical guidance to base operations.
Main responsibilities
Reporting
- Reporting to Shelter Manager
- Follow all relevant Project tools, plan, and budget
- Project implementation, reporting and evaluation
Programming & Operations
- Ensure efficient and effective program implementation while following the budget and work plan
Provide technical support and inputs on all shelter activities
Coordination and representation
Collaborate with relevant internal and external technical experts on sector relevant issues
- Represent DRC at meetings and other relevant technical coordination meetings
- Ensure integration with other DRC sectors
Logistics/Finance
- Support the monitoring of financial commitments and expenditures against budgets and provide timely feedback on budget follow-up
- Initiate procurements and ensure their execution
Required experience and competencies
- 2-3 years of relevant experience, preferably with experience in the field of humanitarian response
- Practical experience in sector area working for an INGO is prefer
- Professional experience, as an engineer in charge of construction projects or similar
- Professional proficiency in English desirable
- Excellent skill in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Skills in GIS software and AutoCAD are an asset
Required education
Master's degree in Civil Engineering or another relevant field
We offer
- Contract length: 6 months renewable depending on performance and funding.
- Designation of Duty Stations: Sumy
- Start date: As soon as possible.
- Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for national staff.
Application process
All applicants must upload a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages in English. Applications sent by email will not be considered.
Closing date for applications**: 03 September, 2023**
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a time when you had to manage multiple construction projects simultaneously? | This question evaluates your multitasking and project management abilities. | Discuss your process for prioritizing tasks and ensuring quality across all projects. |
| What steps do you take to ensure effective stakeholder communication during a project? | Communication is vital for teamwork and project success. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe an instance where you faced a challenge in ensuring project compliance with regulations. How did you handle it? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you keep track of budget constraints and ensure financial accountability in projects? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Give an example of how you've integrated technical guidance into project planning or execution. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| In what ways do you ensure quality control in shelter activities? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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