Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) has been present in Somalia since early 2004 and has since expanded its Horn of Africa Programme to Kenya in 2006 and to Ethiopia in 2011. Since 2004, the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) has demonstrated a regional competence and expertise in working with displaced populations. NRC has mainly focused on Somalis who are displaced by the ongoing conflict and more recently by the drought and famine. NRC offers a comprehensive response for Refugees, returnees and IDPs of high need, addressing their food security, livelihood, shelter, education, ICLA, and water, hygiene and sanitation needs and also responding to emergencies through NRC’s five core competences; Shelter, Education, Food Security and Livelihoods, WASH and Information, Counselling and Legal Assistance (ICLA).
NRC’s Horn of Africa operation comprises of large-scale multi-country humanitarian and early recovery interventions spread across eight countries (Kenya, Somalia, Ethiopia, Djibouti, and Yemen), and most recently Eritrea, Uganda and South Sudan. NRC’s overall strategy in the region is to ensure a greater number of vulnerable people in hard to reach areas get access to humanitarian assistance, become resilient to future disasters and find durable solution. The regional office is based in Nairobi and works with country programmes to ensure standardisation of programmatic and operational approaches, promote multi country programming and ensuring quality and coordination. In Kenya the head office is based in Nairobi and we have field offices in Dadaab, Kakuma and Mandera.
The Construction Officer Coordinates the planning, designing and implementation of wash construction projects and initiatives.
The position holder reports to the Head of office – Mandera.
NRC’s Horn of Africa operation comprises of large-scale multi-country humanitarian and early recovery interventions spread across eight countries (Kenya, Somalia, Ethiopia, Djibouti, and Yemen), and most recently Eritrea, Uganda and South Sudan. NRC’s overall strategy in the region is to ensure a greater number of vulnerable people in hard to reach areas get access to humanitarian assistance, become resilient to future disasters and find durable solution. The regional office is based in Nairobi and works with country programmes to ensure standardisation of programmatic and operational approaches, promote multi country programming and ensuring quality and coordination. In Kenya the head office is based in Nairobi and we have field offices in Dadaab, Kakuma and Mandera.
The Construction Officer Coordinates the planning, designing and implementation of wash construction projects and initiatives.
The position holder reports to the Head of office – Mandera.
Job description
- Take part in the strategic planning, scheduling, assessments, monitoring and evaluation of the NRC WASH construction projects
- Participate in planning for project implementation including activity, financial and procurement planning
- Coordinate any assessment or survey (e.g. needs assessment) relevant to the program
- Participate in development and design of new projects in Mandera
- Investigate and facilitate introduction of new technologies and approaches for shelter and latrine provision
- Coordinate the NRC interventions between the IDP camps.
- Ensure that all project activities are in accordance with budgetary constraints and being implemented on schedule.
- Participate in tendering and bid analysis for contracts for service delivery and materials.
- Participate in NRC construction quality assurance and report validation.
- Ensure implementation of beneficiaries training sessions in care and maintenance for the latrine and shelter
- Ensure documentation of project progress is ongoing and integrate sound M&E procedures in all aspects of the project
- Prepare documentation for final handover and closure of project.
- Represent NRC at relevant coordination meetings.
Qualifications
- Qualifications in Structural/ Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying or any other relevant education
- Project management training.
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
- Previous experience in an IDP/displaced community an added advantage.
Education field
- Civil engineering / construction
- Architect / Design
Education level
- College / University, Bachelor's degree
Personal qualities
- Excellent communication (spoken and written) skills in English. Fluency in Somali and Kiswahili highly desired.
- Ability to resolve conflicts
- Contracting and contract administration skills in construction projects, including administration and financial management
- People management skill
- Conflict management skills
- Possess cultural awareness and sensitivity
- Strong organizational and team working skills.
We offer
- Commencement: As soon as possible
- Duty Station: Mandera
- Duration of Contract: 1 year contract with possible extension
- Salary/Benefits: According to NRC's general directions. The candidate will observe NRC's code of conduct and working hours for the NRC office in Mandera.
HOW TO APPLY:
CANDIDATES SHOULD APPLY ON LINE BY GOING THROUGH www.nrc.no. EMAIL AND PAPER APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
