Delegate, Shelter Construction
Port au Prince, Haiti
The American Red Cross is seeking a Delegate, Senior Shelter Advisor in Port au Prince, Haiti. This is a full time position for a minimum of one year. This is an accompanied post; Spouse only. Purpose: In response to the January 12 earthquake in Haiti, the American Red Cross will be implementing a considerable, permanent housing and neighborhood rehabilitation program (which may include the development of whole new subdivisions). This program is referred to as the Shelter to Housing Integrated Recovery and Rebuilding Stimulus (SHIRRS) Program. We are seeking a skilled, construction delegate with practical experience in building construction, land and settlement development, and construction management. This is a full time position and the incumbent is expected to use a high degree of initiative.
The incumbent will be responsible for all aspects of the SHIRRS program construction, including: the scheduling, implementation, management, operations and oversight of all SHIRRS construction activities and supervision of SHIRRS construction personnel. The incumbent will be one of four key SHIRRS program officers that will form the initial staff of the SHIRRS program and as the program staffing scales up the incumbent and the other three key officers are expected to form the senior program staff.
In general the incumbent is expected to: Supervise the construction of shelters or other similar structures in the assigned working area by locally-hired Site Supervisors and construction teams. Supervise the preparation of sites for shelter construction, including grading, rubble clearing/ removal and minor demolition, as required. Ensure that proper procedures and practices are followed on all ARC construction sites. Ensure health and safety of the workers according to the ARC-Haiti Construction Safety Policy. Conduct or manage Safety Training of new hires and site personnel as required according to the Policy. Ensure that the Site Supervisors are administering the Safety Policy as a priority of site activities. Manage the Daily Site Construction Reports and feed relevant data to SHIRRS Shelter Delegate on daily basis for project monitoring.
Review and sign off on Certificates of Substantial Completion and other documents required in management of construction crews, as presented by Site Supervisors. Carefully monitor crew work time and Daily Construction Reports. Ensure that all payment-related documents are properly logged in the finance and Data Base system. Maintain the ongoing scheduling of work and maintain the supply lines for materials, tools and labor needs as required in order to facilitate project schedules. Ensure ongoing management and training of Site Supervisors in all aspects of quality control and ensure that every shelter and other structure built by the ARC meet specifications. Assist in recruiting, training and mentoring local construction teams as required.
Ensure that established ARC processes for hiring and paying local construction teams are carefully followed. Receive and report to the SHIRRS Senior Shelter Delegate on all community grievances related to shelter construction activities. Ensure that site preparation/ rubble clearing has been carried out to the satisfaction of the beneficiary and to the extent that drainage needs of the plots have been taken into consideration before work commences. Coordinate closely with the logistics team to ensure timely transportation of shelter materials, tools and equipment to work sites. Assess the quality and condition of shelter materials arriving on site. Ensure that they meet specifications and coordinate with Logistics as required. Report on damages and quality issues to SHIRRS Senior Shelter Delegate. Ensure security of materials on site prior to construction crew start-work and between finish of work and beneficiary handover.
Specific duties and accountabilities: Construction management and oversight; Building project Management; Site preparation and management; Operations controls; Worker Supervision; Scheduling; Subcontract Acquisition and Management; Infrastructure Services; Certificates of Occupancy; Building Permits; Material and equipment; Specifications; Project cost estimating; Logistics and Distribution; Other duties as assigned.
Additional duties: Understand and practice the Principles of the Red Cross & Red Crescent Movement. Duties applicable to all staff. Work towards the achievement of overall goals of the operations in the country, through effective managerial and lateral relations and teamwork; Ensure understanding of roles, responsibilities, lateral relationships and accountabilities; Perform other work related duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the supervisor; Establish effective working relationships with local staff and delegates; Ensure effective working relationships with National Society.
QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree in engineering or relevant field with minimum of seven years experience in construction, the building trades, or equivalent required. Working experience with excel, CAD, critical path planning (or alike), and project management, project scheduling, and cost estimating software in a professional capacity required. Experience of working for the Red Cross/ Red Crescent preferred. Minimum of 1 year supervisory experience required. At least two years of experience working in a developing country preferred. Languages: Creole and/or French preferred.
The American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer. TO APPLY: All applicants should go to www.americanredcross.
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Delegate, Senior Shelter Advisor
Port-au-Prince, Haiti
In response to the January 12 earthquake in Haiti, the American Red Cross seeks an experienced Senior Shelter Delegate to develop and carry out a large portfolio of shelter projects in Haiti to meet basic needs, save lives, reduce diseases and restore dignity as part of the objectives of the American Red Cross relief, recovery and mitigation framework in Haiti. This is a full time position for a minimum of one year with the possibility of extension. This is an accompanied post; Spouse only.
Responsibilities: The Senior Shelter Delegate will oversee the day-to-day shelter operations of the Haiti recovery operation. They will work with the national society to identify vulnerable populations, ensure short term needs are met and develop an on-going plan for the long-term recovery effort. The Senior Shelter Delegate will be expected to use a high degree of initiative and contribute to achieving objectives within Haiti, and specifically take the overall coordination and leadership on objectives related to shelter and settlements.
Specific responsibilities include: Ensure the implementation of the American Red Cross shelter activities in Haiti according to approved plans and budgets, regulations and policies including those activities funded by the American Red Cross but implemented by Red Cross and non-Red Cross partners. Coordinate and mobilize international shelter assistance for the disaster response operation and promote cooperation between the operating and participating national societies. Monitor, review and identify vulnerable populations and assess their capacities, vulnerabilities and needs including technical assessments and targeting criteria for relief and recovery efforts. Plan, implement, monitor and report the shelter component of the disaster response operation including implementation of project management tools, documentation systems and design of management structures. Ensure rapid and well-coordinated shelter actions to meet basic needs, save lives, reduce diseases and restore dignity. Ensure involvement of affected population and consideration of safety, environmental and sustainability matters in the technical design and works on site.
Ensure alignment with American Red Cross and International Federation guidelines and policies and compliance with local, national and international best practices, standards, regulations and laws. Provide hands-on shelter management as required by the circumstances and in agreement with the operating national society. Define (scope, timeframes deliverables/ outcomes, costs et cetera) the shelter component of the disaster response operation and recovery program in accordance with the affected population's needs and capacities. Ensure achievement of the outcomes/ deliverables of the shelter component of the plan of action (including meeting the need of affected population) in a timely fashion and within budget and quality standards (including compliance with safety and environmental standards). Collaborate closely with other ARC sectors, such as health, water and sanitation, and disaster preparedness, to ensure integrated approaches at the field level.
Oversee preparation of accurate and timely reports. Manage direct line reports and assigned resources (financial, equipment, etc.) soundly. Represent ARC and liaise with counterparts from participating national societies and the Federation as well as external partners, such as clusters, UN agencies, NGOs, donors, bilateral and multilateral organizations and missions active in the country within the mandate of the key tasks and responsibilities set in this job description.
QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree in engineering, or related field required, Master’s degree preferred. Minimum of seven years relevant experience and one year management experience required. Experience in implementing shelter programs in both emergency and non-emergency setting required as is familiarity with the Red Cross Movement. At least five years of experience overseas. Strong international project design and project management experience with proven track record of successful management of several projects simultaneously. Extensive experience managing staff, contractors, and construction works. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and achieve results through collaboration are preferred. Must be flexible and adaptive to change and computer proficient, especially in MS Office. Fluency in French is strongly preferred.
The American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer TO APPLY: All applicants should go to www.americanredcross.
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