CHARITY JOBS IN AFRICA

Organization: Danish Refugee Council
Country: South Sudan
Closing date: 28 Nov 2014

The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is looking for a Site Improvement Planner with overall responsibility to define general camp/PoC layout and ensure the physical demarcation is implemented, and to provide technical support to the other agencies/contractors when necessary.

Who are we?

Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is providing assistance to conflict affected populations, through our presence and operations in most major humanitarian emergencies. In support of our objective to continue delivering high quality assistance, DRC is offering the opportunity for motivated, experienced and dedicated professionals, to join one of the world’s leading humanitarian NGO’s.

Since the outbreak of violence in South Sudan in December 2013, fighting has continued despite several attempts at a peace agreement. Currently 1.4 million people have been displaced from their homes and tens of thousands killed. 95,000 civilians are currently seeking refuge inside UNMISS bases across the country. DRC has been working, since the start of the crisis, providing camp management in three locations, Bentiu in Unity State, Malakal and Melut in Upper Nile states. In addition to this DRC is managing refugee camps in Ajoung Thok, Unity State and Maban, Upper Nile State.

About the job

The Site Improvement Planner, under the management of the Camp Manager and in close collaboration with the Camp Operation Manager, has the responsibilities to define the general camp/PoC layout and ensure the physical demarcation is implemented, in coordination with other agencies. All physical work/infrastructure construction occurring in the camps/PoCs are coordinated/ regulated in respect to general camp layout. This position is also supervised and monitored by the contractors and/or other agencies responsible for implementing site planning/layout and drainage related work. In terms of reporting, the Site Improvement Planner provides the regular technical reporting and updates to his/her line manager and other stakeholders (CCCM cluster/UNMISS). He/she also provides the technical support to the agencies/contractors, problem identification and solving.

Duties and Responsibilities

Participation in the design of general camps/PoCs layout and produce/update mapping:

· Provide data and information about humanitarian services that should be integrated in the camp layout

· Support and participate in technical planning working groups

· Supervise and manage field teams doing the physical demarcation on site

· Provide general mapping of camp layout and identify strategic infrastructure (hospital, school, latrines, etc.)

· Train GPS data collection and monitor and keep an updated database of these

· Ensure that appropriate counterparts and stakeholders are consulted on all works (e.g. community representative).

Coordinate and regulate work and construction of infrastructure:

· Act as a focal point for all land requests for construction of infrastructure; put system in place to record, liaise and support agencies land requirements

· Ensure coordinated assessment of land is done before prior decision to provide new plot

· Provide and ensure land/earth work requirements are respected (e.g. avoid impact on drainage and road)

· Coordinate between contractors and UNMISS engineering section.

Supervise agency and/or contractor implementing the site planning work:

· Manage the planning and implementation of site works

· Monitor the progress of works according to contract schedules, specifications, and project plans

· Provide support and guidance to contractors and assist in resolving site problems as necessary

· Follow up at project sites in order to identify problems, and propose appropriate solutions through application of sound engineering standards in consultation with the camp manager.

Monitoring and reporting; In charge of all technical reporting as required:

· Prepare on a weekly basis progress reports for the camp manager on construction activities according to the agreed timeframe of works

· Supervise local contractors assigned to the project, and assign and monitor contractor’s duties during the works

· Maintain diaries and compile periodic reports and any specific reports required by the camp manager

· Develop and maintain a database of the available items shipped and delivered to the project

· Assess the work activities of contractors, measure completed work, and make recommendations to the camp manager for payments to contractors.

About you

To be successful in this role you must have:

Mandatory qualifications:

· Degree or higher level in civil engineering/site planning

· 5 years of experience in similar position in humanitarian sector and/or private sector

· Proven experienced of directly conducting and monitoring field work (supervising heavy machinery operator, etc.)

· Proven experience in coordinating multiple stakeholders, preferably in a camp settings

· Proven experience in building infrastructure and roads, bridges and culvert, as well as basic semi-permanent structure

· Proficient in GPS data recording and mapping

· Fluent in spoken and written English

· Experience in working in an insecure area with limited recreational facilities.

Preferable qualification:

· Prior experience in South Sudan

· Prior experience with DRC

· Prior experience in working in camp settings

We offer

DRC will offer the successful applicant a five months contract with a three month probation period. You must be available to start work immediately and be willing and able to work in comfortable but basic accommodation. The position is at A10 in DRC’s salary scale. Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for Expatriates; please refer to www.drc.dk/Vacancies.

Need further information?

For further information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult our website www.drc.dk

How to apply:

Interested? Go to www.drc.dk/about-drc/vacancies/current-vacancies/ and find the position on the list. Then apply for it by clicking on the apply button.

All applicants must send a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages). Both must be in English. CV only applications will not be considered.

If you have questions or are facing problems with the online application process, please contact job@drc.dk

Applications close 28th November, 2014.***Please note, as this position is urgent, applicants may be shortlisted and interviewed prior to the closing date.*