Build Change (www.buildchange.org) is an award-winning, international non-profit social enterprise that specializes in post-earthquake reconstruction. Build Change has extensive experience working in Banda Aceh and Sumatra, Indonesia and Sichuan, China. In Haiti, Build Change provides hands-on technical assistance and training directly to homeowners and builders during the rebuilding process to enable them to build safe homes that will withstand any future earthquake.

• Lead the presentation of hands-on, practical training courses for builders and homeowner on how to rebuild safe, earthquake-resistant and culturally appropriate houses.
• Develop training materials and modules for use in the Build Change training courses.
• Assist with the development of social messages on good construction practices and in construction manuals.
• Coordinate with community organizations, local governments, NGOs and others to organize training activities.
• Coordinate with Build Change staff to ensure that training courses have the necessary materials and equipment and can operate according to the work schedule.
• Monitor and inspect construction projects and prepare quality control checklists.
• Provide periodic reports to the Director of Construction Training Services.
• Coordinate with the construction training teams to schedule training courses in the Build Change calendar.
• Ensure that the project is implemented in an ethical, consultative, participatory manner with all participants.

• Trade or vocational school diploma in a construction-related field or some architecture or engineering education at the university level. An architecture or engineering degree is a plus.
• Minimum of 5 years in construction with hands-on knowledge of masonry, concrete, or carpentry.
• Considerable experience supervising the construction of masonry, reinforced concrete and timber buildings.
• A sound understanding of good construction practices and the principles of earthquake resistant construction.
• Experience in teaching construction techniques is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to make clear public presentation.
• Good leadership and organizational skills.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD software and Microsoft Office programs.
• Fluency in Creole and French. English language is a plus.
• Ability to prepare written reports.
• Ability to complete tasks on a deadline.
• Ability to work cooperatively with a team
• Willingness to work in the communities most damaged by the earthquake.
• An understanding of humanitarian principles and development ethics.

Submit a cover letter and resume in English

Probationary period of 3 months and a 6 month contract with The Possibility of extension

2010-11-05