Shelter Officer - Baalbek

DRC Background The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a humanitarian, non-governmental and non-profit organization, founded in 1956, that works in more than 30 countries around the world. DRC has been operating in Lebanon since 2004, working with Palestinian and Iraqi refugees, as well as Lebanese communities affected by the war in 2006. DRC is committed to basic humanitarian principles; including impartiality and neutrality, and offers the highest standards of accountability to the people it serves. DRC Lebanon has been assisting the Syrian displaced, fleeing Syria into northern Lebanon, since May 2011. This assistance has come through the provision of food and non-food items, various outreach activities (registration, follow-up and awareness sessions) rehabilitation of collective shelters and the implementation of quick impact projects.   Job Description Development of shelter solutions for displaced, including construction of shelter. More specifically, DRC’s strategy for Bekka is focused on (for the time being and as an entry point) collective shelters for the displaced. Shelter assistance in case of new displacements including contingency planning and emergency stock piles of shelter materials for emergency response. Improvement of living conditions in current displaced, including the provision of shelter solutions and other minor infrastructure projects.   Professional background/qualifications Education as structural engineer or related field of study. Practical experience in engineering, including survey, planning and execution of building construction projects. Documented skills in project planning and design, drafting, calculation and technical writing. Good computer skills in programs as: Word and Excel   Good in English communication – speaking and writing.   Requested Task Conduct regular field trip for monitoring and supervision of ongoing shelter projects. Data collection and obtain detailed locally technical information. Organization of community meetings when needed. Communicate with and obtain necessary agreements and understanding from local authorities in line with the DRC guidelines for communication. Monitor, evaluate and suggest changes and improvements in the project and materials based on observations and discussions with the DRC team and stakeholders.   Supervision construction projects on site. Design and estimation of shelter projects that DRC is implementing in Bekaa. Follow up of project costs under the supervision of Project Manager/ Shelter Advisor. Survey of existing sites and buildings, including sketching and technical descriptions. Describe and estimate constructions cost. Preparing of tender documents, drawings and bill of quantities. Follow up and ensure that projects are executed within allocated budgets and in conformance to the set design and specifications.   Prepare minor technical reports and narratives. To continuously update project documentation and files. Other relevant duties as directed by the Program Manager/ Shelter Manager.