Shelter Project Officer

CARE is a leading relief and development non-governmental organization fighting global poverty. Established in 1946, it is now a confederation composed of 14 members. In 2012, CARE worked in 84 countries around the world, supporting development and humanitarian aid projects to reach more than 83 million people. While CARE is a large international organization with more than 11,000 employees worldwide, we have a strong local presence: 97% of our staff are nationals of the countries where our programs are run. CARE is implementing a regional response to the Syrian Crisis to meet the immediate and most urgent needs of the women, men, boys and girls who have fled Syria. CARE is very well established in the region and set up an office in Jordan as early as 1948. CARE International in Lebanon (CIL) is supporting refugees as well as local communities with their longer-term needs and basic rights through WASH, NFIs and Cash assistance activities in collaboration with local partner organizations in the North and Mount Lebanon Governorates. Competencies Good knowledge of water, sanitation and civil engineering national standards and common practices in Lebanon. Sound experience of supervision (as site engineer or similar) in small and medium scale infrastructure works directly or through contractors Significant practical field-based experience in Shelter, water and sanitation, preferably in poor urban settings.   Good knowledge and experience of engineering tools, systems and operational standards, including cost estimating. Ability to build strong, credible relationships with beneficiary groups, international and local NGOs, government associations, communities and partner organizations, including learning and capacity building. Excellent organizational and people management skills, with ability to prioritize tasks and adjust to constantly changing situations while maintaining focus on delivery and follow-through. Excellent teamwork skills, in cooperation with members of other teams and of partner organizations, responding quickly and accurately to queries and issues.  Commitment to CARE’s policies of promoting gender equity and diversity and the interests of marginalized people in all aspects of CARE’s network. Detailed Responsibilities & Tasks  Responsibility #1: Project Implementation Play a role in developing project strategies, tools and work plans appropriate to the local context. Perform site supervision and inspection of the works during execution and at completion, Participate in community consultations organized by the Community Mobilization Officer and the partners, in order to better identify the communities’ needs.    Work closely with the Community Mobilization Officer, community leaders, local authorities and partners to ensure that the facilities built or rehabilitated are correctly operated and maintained after completion of works To prepare technical designs and specification and BOQS Responsibility #2 : Liaison   Liaise with partner groups or organizations and foster adequate community participation in the activities.   Liaise with other project departments and give support when needed. Liaise with external actors (local authorities, national/international NGOs, etc.) and ensure participation in inter-agency forums as appropriate.   Responsibility #3 : Logistic & administration Ensure the follow-up and the proper use of materials, tools and assets during the activities; Ensure compliance with CARE administrative and logistical procedures relevant to the HP activities (procurement, transport, etc.). Responsibility #4 : Team Management Identify partner organizations’ technical capacity gaps and develop their capacities through appropriate training. Responsibility #5 : Reporting Collect all information and written/orally reports on the progress of the activities on a daily and weekly basis as per established reporting formats; Report immediately any delay, problem or other relevant information to the WaSH/Shelter Project Manager