Senior Shelter Engineer

Job Summary:

The main purpose of the position is, under the management of the Shelter Project Manager, to implement Concern’s Shelter activities under a LHF-funded project, in shelter units at residential, non-residential level and in collective site. 

This role includes gathering information and data on shelter locations, doing assessment, technical preparation and review of construction activities, bill of quantities, negotiations of contracts with contractors, negotiation of rent agreement, and monitoring of Concern’s activities. In addition, the Senior Shelter Engineer will provide capacity building and guidance to Concern’s National partner on collective shelters’ activities during the entire period of the project.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Participate in the identification of people in need of shelter assistance
   1. Identification of older persons at risk to be assisted in collaboration with Concern Social officer, municipality, communitDiy focal points, existing beneficiaries and other stakeholders following the project eligibility criteria;

2. Technical assessment and BoQ preparation
   1. Technical assessment of residential and non-residential shelter units but also of common area in Collective sites;
   2. Capacity building of Residents’ committees in the selected Collective shelters on the shelter minimum standards, hazard identification and O&M requirements;
   3. Involvement of Residents’ committee in the identification of risks and rehabilitation needs;
   4. Prepare the Bill of Quantities for rehabilitation in line with Shelter Working Group’s guidelines;
   5. Negotiate with landlord the scope of works and occupancy agreement terms to ensure affordable shelters;
   6. Participate in resolution of any conflict that may arise between landlord and families if requested.

3. Oversee construction in the shelters

1. Monitor on daily basis the progress and quality of construction activities; ensure adherence to agreed standards and processes; highlighting any issues and examples of good practice through regular reports to Project Manager and in team meetings
2. Provide technical input in the general supervision, progress of construction activities and control of quality of materials and workmanship
3. Prepare all the supporting documentation for payment to owners and contractors;
4. Produce weekly/daily progress reports on the construction activities, contract status and beneficiary participation as required
5. Data collection and data entry of information relating to households, shelters & works.

4. Capacity building of Concern’s national partner

1. Assess the capacities of the national partner staff in working in Collective Shelters
2. Provide several trainings related to Concern’s approach when working in Collective shelters, and set a work plan to monitor activities at key milestones
3. Provide on-the-spot guidance to the national partner’s staff during the all implementation phase

5. Participate to emergency response in IS and housing units as part of the RNA
   1. In coordination with the Shelter and WASH Team, support Concern to meet its minimum quality and accountability requirements in emergencies;
   2. Conduct technical assessment following emergency at the request of the WASH/Shelter PM;
   3. Report on needs and assistance required;
   4. Delivery of shelter and NFI kits to people in need living in IS or sub-standards housing units;
   5. Identify the skills and promote self-help approach within the refugee populations
   6. Provide technical guidance in the installation of shelters to beneficiaries;
   7. Facilitate communication flows between Refugee leaders and Concern staff by providing timely information as required;
   8. Participate to the referral system of Concern enabling people in need to access the adequate services.

6. Adhere to the standards of conduct outlines in the Programme Participant Protection Policy and Concern Code of Conduct.

7. Support and promote the standards outlined in the Programme Participant Protection Policy and Concern Code of Conduct to their team, partner organisations and beneficiaries, and be committed to providing a safe working environment.

8. To Contribute to the establishment of preventive measures to reduce the potential for abuse in Concern programme (as per P4 section 6)

9. Support Concern’s work in Lebanon by undertaking other tasks as appropriate and required by the Line Manager.

Skills, Qualifications, Experience and Attitude Required

• Degree in Engineering, certificate in building/construction or related technical qualification
• Minimum of one year experience in humanitarian organisation, especially in the Shelter and WASH sector
• Experience in monitoring construction and managing contractors is highly desirable
• Experience in providing trainings or trainings of trainers is highly recommended
• Familiarity with the minimum construction standards for camps (eg., Sphere)
• Strong organizational skills and able to coordinate and manage a diverse array of activities and stakeholders
• Strong negotiation and mediation skills and ability to work independently
• Excellent communication skills in Arabic, a reasonable level of English in reading and speaking
• Report writing skills and computer skills in word processing and spreadsheets
• Experience in conducting surveys, managing data and statistics is desirable
• Leadership and supervisory skills and ability to foster team spirit
• Willingness to stay on site and travel to construction sites all the time
• Strong commitment to ensuring the protection of refugees
• Commitment to Concern equal opportunity and gender practices
• Commitment to humanitarian principles and values
• Strong sense of security management and willingness to follow security guidelines and regulations