Housing And Infrastructure Assistant

We are looking for a highly qualified individual with a mind set to achieve success in a humanitarian organization working in a challenging but interesting environment. Who are weThe Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a humanitarian, non-governmental and nonprofit 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.For further information about DRC, please refer to our website: www.drc.dk About the jobImplementation of housing and infrastructure related projects Duties• Under the supervision of Housing and Infrastructure Officer to implement daily / weekly / monthly site visits and monitor rehabilitation works;• Manage contractors on site and daily report to Shelter Officer;• Assist in drafting layouts, technical drawings and bill of quantity (BoQ) for potential sites to be rehabilitated;• Support in cost estimation for rehabilitation works and proposal design;• Participate in joint site visits with donors and explain technical details;• Perform other assignments as foreseen by Housing and Infrastructure Officer and Manager.                   About you•  To be successful in this role you must have: Education as civil or mechanical engineer, architect or other related engineering field of study. • A minimum of two (2) years of professional local experience in site supervision and construction works execution experience in non-governmental organizations is desirable;• Experience to in preparing Specifications and BOQs;• Good design experiences. Demonstrated competence in the use of Microsoft Office and AutoCAD Ideally you will also have documented skills in project planning and design, drafting, calculation and technical writing;     We offerAn interesting job in one of the world’s best NGOs. DRC will offer the successful applicant 8 months contract, renewable dependent on both funding and performance. You must be available to start work from 1st of December 2015 and be willing and able to work in Kobayat Akkar Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for National staff. This position will be placed at level B1, equivalent to 1204 USD  per month. CommitmentsDRC has a Humanitarian Accountability Framework, outlining its global accountability commitments. All staff are required to contribute to the achievement of this framework (http://www.drc.dk/HAF.4265.0.html). Application processInterested? Then apply for this position by clicking on the apply button or go to www.drc.dk and find Current Vacancies.  All applicants should send a cover letter and an updated CV no longer than four pages, both in the same language as the vacancy note. Your CV should also include contact details of three professional referees. Applications close Tuesday 22th of November 2015. The interviews are expected to take place in the following week.