Under the supervision of the Shelter Program Manager, the Assistant Shelter Manager will provide support to the management and technical direction of CRS/Haiti Shelter field operations in order to ensure effective and efficient use of staff and material resources

Specific Job Responsibilities

• Accomplish site inspections and quality control measures to ensure that contract construction is in accordance with design specifications
• Coordinate with other CRS departments concerning all aspects of project implementation.
• Provide information, data and reports to Shelter Program Manager.
• Assist Program Manager in preparing program reports for Government of Haiti, UN and for CRS Haiti Program.
• Assist Program Manager in coordination meetings between CRS and other NGOs, attend UN Coordination Meetings for Transitional Shelter, and arrange meetings between CRS and Government of Haiti as required
• Provide translation for incoming and outgoing correspondence.
• Assist Program Manager in communication with field teams, vendors, contractors, and community stakeholders
• Develop a close liaison with local government and community.
• Maintain a document control system for all contract and project records.
• Analyze contract data to assist in program cost projections and cash flow forecasts
• Track unit prices for labor, materials, and equipment
• Track field production rates
• Evaluate performance of field teams, vendors, and subcontractors

Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering, Business or equivalent field experience.
• Must have at least 5 years demonstrated experience managing staff
• Contract administration, estimating, and accounting experience is an advantage
• Thorough knowledge of the construction contract process from tender through closeout.
• Fluency in English, French, and Creole with good verbal and written communication skills. Spanish skills are a plus

Interested candidates should send their curriculum vitae with a cover letter, and copy of certificates in a sealed envelope with the mention of S-ASM-0410, before April 28th, 2010

2010-04-28