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Job Context

• Duty station : Ukhiya (Camps), Cox`s Bazar, Bangladesh
• Starting date : 01 October 2023
• Contract duration : Initially 3 months (Renewable)
• Reports to : Project Officer Infrastructure
• Coordinates with : Shelter team

Job Responsibilities

• Project implementation : Prepare drawing, design and cost estimates as per project needs. Maintain a clear quality control monitoring system of constructions and repair in camps
• Provide technical support to the laborers, masons and contractors to implement Shelter/NFI site improvement works as per specifications and standards.
• Ensure household owners, laborers are following project implementation guidelines to complete project activities within the agreed timeframe maintaining the highest standards.
• Identify with Project Officer and SMS team and Site Development the suitable locations for construction and repair work related to site improvement work
• Provide technical support to Field Facilitator/Volunteer for implementation of project activities as per standards, organize distribution plans and training sessions
• Prepare monthly plans and review periodically with the line manager.
• Consider disaster resilient features, gender sensitivity, inclusive approach as a cross cutting issues during programme planning and implementation.
• Information management and reporting : Assess needs for Shelter/NFI and site improvement activities at Camp level.
• Lead data collection, record keeping and update the project database to measure the progress of planned activities.
• Prepare and submit infrastructural reports within the stipulated time.
• Capacity Strengthening : Manage and build technical capacities of the volunteers to build or repair the identified locations
• Assist in organizing and implementing technical training on Shelter/NFI and site improvement issues.
• Facilitate field level technical training and orientation sessions to the beneficiaries, committees, contractors, masons, carpenters, etc.
• Participate in different trainings nominated by the line manager.
• Safety and Security : Assess and consult other partners to ensure security situation of planned locations is calms; Ensure risk assessment and share security information with his line manager.
• Provide timely incident report to the line manager as needed.
• General : Deliver high quality results in line with the terms of reference agreed in advance – to do this in a way which maintains the reputation of the Humanitarian Department.
• Comply with organization policies and practice with respect to code of conduct, health and safety, equal opportunities and other relevant policies and procedures.
• Proactively support organization commitments to gender equality, child protection and disability sensitivity: i) Implement all work-related activities with a gender, disability and child protection lens, considering the different needs, concerns and ideas of our staff and beneficiaries ii)Ensure the incorporation of gender equity principles in all policies and activities iii) Encourage the participation of all genders in meeting and on committees iv)Help build an inclusive office environment where people do not feel disadvantaged or judged according to their gender or limited due to manageable disability.
• To perform such other responsibilities as agreed with your line management.

Job Nature

Educational Requirements

• Diploma in Civil
• Diploma in Civil Engineering with at least 3 years’ experience in Shelters/NFIs activities in the camps.

Experience Requirements

• At least 3 year(s)
• The applicants should have experience in the following area(s):
  AutoCAD

Additional Requirements

• Age at least 20 years
• Prior knowledge of Bangladeshi/Cox’s bazar humanitarian contexts especially in shelter improvement and DRR activities in camps is required.
• Ability to work on word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Experience to work on AutoCAD
• Keep strong coordination with other implementing agencies and local governmental authorities at field level.
• Keep strong coordination with other implementing agencies and local governmental authorities at field level.
• Knowledge on different standards (Sphere, Core Humanitarian Standards, etc).
• Good communication and leadership skills.
• Knowledge and experience of design, planning and supervision of construction projects.
• Familiarity with the special context of refugee camps in Cox’s Bazar is an asset.
• Good English skills (written and spoken).
• Fluency on Cox’s Bazar Local dialect is an asset.
• Ability to establish collaborative relationships with staff, beneficiaries and other stakeholders.
• Strong attitude to take initiative, work autonomously and achieve results effectively; Flexibility and Stress-management.

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