• The position is one of field project management for the shelter programme.
• The project manager will provide design/planning and technical oversight on implementation of shelter projects as mentioned above.
• Work within the shelter team and the Disaster Response Program to design and implement technical solutions to address the shelter needs in CARE’s areas of intervention with a vision to reduce risk and foment community lead improvement initiatives.
• The shelter project manager will work closely with the community development manager and report to the Shelter and Settlements’ Area Manager

Manage and guide the implementation of a variety of shelter projects (shelter construction, rural house repairs, emergency shelter reinforcement, house retrofitting etc). Oversee the technical aspects of shelter projects including but not limited to:
• Provide detailed technical assessments as required, and develop operational plans for the shelter activities identified, and ensure construction and monitoring methodologies are put in place.
• Ensure that the shelter response, technical design and linked activities comply with appropriate local, national and international standards and regulations.
• Provide leadership and advice for solving in-situ technical problems
• Plan distributions of materials and schedules for monitoring and follow-up by national staff teams
• Prepare construction budgets, manage operating budget for the construction, track materials inventory, track costs for the materials purchased and any other expenses incurred for shelter construction/distribution
• Ensure Quality Assurance and Quality Control methods are applied from inception
• Develop and adapt shelter projects in co-ordination with the Shelter Co-ordinator, maintaining a flexible approach to a changing field situation
• Develop and manage project timeframes, including timelines, specific construction milestones and ensure that construction activity meets this schedule.
• Ensure that environmental and sustainability issues are considered in the technical design and works, in keeping with agreed best practices.
• Ensure that CARE shelter project objectives are being achieved in the field
• Participate in CARE management planning and co-ordination
• Any other tasks required by the supervisor for the Shelter programme

Information and coordination
• Prepare weekly and monthly reports for all project activity. Additional reports may be requested.
• Ensure maintenance of records of specifications, quality control checks, goods received, distribution lists, and in general all project documentation
• Ensure that all shelter activities are developed in coordination with other sector's teams as appropriate.
• Oversee the use of appropriate project procedures and documentation, including project planning tools, procurement forms, tender and contract documentation, project tracking tools, and overall budgets.
• Liaise with NGOs/UN agencies in the field to ensure coordination of inputs and resources
• Liaise with local/government authorities at field level to ensure compliance with government regulations
• Represent CARE in discussions with donors at the field level, as required
• Report on field activities to Cluster forums and within CARE, and prepare documentation for donor reporting

Human resources management / capacity building
• Participate in development of staffing structures and field base development
• Manage all activity and staff associated with the your assigned project
• Provide leadership to the team, and build the capacity of field engineers, technicians, construction tradesmen and construction crews.

• Civil engineering/ architecture, or equivalent degree/experience required.
• 3 years experience in project/construction management, preferably in emergency / post emergency phase
• Familiarity with Sphere standards and Humanitarian principles
• Experience in earthquake and hurricane resistant structures a plus
• Excellent leadership, management, teamwork & interpersonal skills
• Working knowledge of French preferred
• An understanding of Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) strategies. Including risk assessment and risk reduction planning a plus.
• Awareness of community-centred and self-build approaches to emergency response a plus
• Compliance to CARE principles and core values.


Skills:
Computer: Word, Excel
Familiar with GPS and GoogleEarth a plus

Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews. The selected candidate will be offered an attractive compensation package with the possibility to advance within the organization worldwide

Interested candidates should send their curriculum vitae with a cover letter, and copy of certificates

2011-04-20