This position will involve overseeing the technical aspects of all projects being undertaken by IFRC and will report directly to the Shelter Coordinator. In addition to the technical aspects you will also be responsible for collating reports from all project managers and preparing a weekly report for the Shelter coordinator to review. You will have logistics staff member that will report directly to you and you will be responsible to ensure that the shelter team is updated on a weekly basis as to how much stock we have available, how many shelters have been delivered and how many have been constructed.

In addition to these tasks you will also be there to support the Shelter coordinator in his general duties including attending meetings, keeping informed of shelter progress and any other activity that is required by your line manager.

Work under direct supervision for the shelter coordinator

Correlate all reports from all shelter delegates on a weekly basis and provide a situation report for the shelter coordinator to review

Ensure all reports from the logistics focal point are presented accurately on a weekly basis, that includes all current stock level, shelters delivered and constructed

Provide translation services for the shelter coordinator

Visit all sites on a regular basis and provide technical feedback to the shelter coordinator in regards to quality of build, delivery of materials, identification of problems onsite etc

Fill in as a project manager for delegates that are on leave or as required

Be responsible for ensuring technical drawings are completed for the shelter coordinator and to his satisfaction.

Oversee the development of tender documents including drawings, specifications both technical and general, ready for procurement to place order

EDUCATION
Relevant degree

EXPERIENCE
Experience in Red Cross or other NGO

Experience in construction.

Experience in management

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE
Excellent MS office skills

Excellent AutoCAD skills

Excellent MS project skills

LANGUAGES
Proficient in French and English: written and spoken

COMPETENCIES
Teamwork; commitment to the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement; integrity and personal conduct; flexibility and adaptability; initiative and direction; interpersonal skills

Ability to work under pressure with flexible working hours

Ability to maintain high standards of personal integrity

Strong leadership skills

Applications (motivation letter, CV, copies of diplomas, certificates, job attestations) have to be sent by email

2010-11-20