Fts Shelter Officer - Akkar

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. DRC is inviting local candidates to apply for the position of  FTS  Shelter Officer - Akkar  to support its activities. Reporting to: Shelter Manager - Akkar Office   Key Responsibilities: Support DRC’s activities under the project "Emergency Response for Displaced Syrians in Lebanon” for the erection of Formal Tented Settlements (FTS) in partnership with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR); Lead the development and implementation of complex shelter solutions (FTS) according to UNHCR/ DRC standards, timeline and budget.   Qualifications and Work Experiences: Bachelor degree as Civil Engineer/Arch or related field of study; Practical knowledge and experience in FTS design and engineering incl. survey, planning and erection until handover to the CCCM team; Skills in project planning and design, calculation and technical writing; Good computer skills in programs as Microsoft Word, Excel and MS Project; Good in English communication – speaking and writing.   Requested Tasks: Complete design, calculation and supervision of assigned FTS projects that DRC is supposed to implement in Akkar; Assess existing site locations incl. sketching and technical evaluation and descriptions; Prepare complete tender documents, drawings and bill of quantities; Follow up and ensure that the assigned FTS projects are executed within allocated budgets and in compliance with design and specifications; Work in close cooperation with the CCCM team; Communicate with- and obtain necessary agreements and understanding from the donor and/or local authorities in line with the DRC guidelines for communication; Prepare technical reports and progress reports ready for submission DRC intern and to donors; Maintain well established project documentation and files; Other duties as directed by the Shelter Manager in Kobayat. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply, irrespective of race, gender or age.   Conditions   Availability: ASAP Duty station: Akkar Contract: Full Time Position   The position will require full presence in Akkar from Monday till Friday, in addition to weekends when needed.   Application process Only motivated applications that address the stipulated duties and meet the required qualifications, sent together with a CV, will be considered. CV-only applications will not be considered. Please provide references, but do not attach any written recommendations. Application: Applications should include a detailed CV and a cover letter that addresses the applicant’s motivation for applying. Please forward the application, in English and marked “FTS Shelter Officer - Akkar’’ to the following e-mail address: vacancy@drclebanon.dk no later than Mon Dec 16, 2013. Kindly note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.