Shelter Technical Assistant - Zahle

ROLE PURPOSE: The Technical Shelter Assistant will support the implementation of the emergency shelter project in its different response.   KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY: Under the supervision of the Field Manager and the Shelter Advisor the Technical will: -          Do daily field visits to potential units to make a technical evaluation and to draw sketch for the present situation; -          reproduce unit’s sketches drawn on the field into CAD drawings; -          prepare a complete Bill of Quantities (BoQ) for the unit technically evaluated on the field; -          The preparation of the BOQ will include: definition of items, describing the specifications, the quantity and the quality of materials required (including workers fees, machines renting, transportation fees…) -          Field supervision of the construction/rehabilitation of the units: -          Daily visit to these units assessing the quality and quantity of the work done by the contractor (very good knowledge of materials, specification and prices) -          Dealing with contractor/workers/self-help beneficiaries -          Weekly meeting on the field with all the interested in this work -          Daily reporting from the field to the technical coordinator on the construction/rehabilitation situation of the units -          work continuously with the Shelter Officer and the monitors on the evaluation of each unit before assisting beneficiaries. -          Report back on logistics requirements, and fill out procurement forms when necessary. -          be present in all the meetings related to the shelter rehabilitation. -          Assist in any kind of programs that show up related directly or indirectly to shelter rehabilitation or construction -          Assist in building a database of rehabilitation workers/ contractors, machine renting agencies -           Depending on Save the Children strategy he/she might assist the Shelter Officer and/or the Field Manager in all study, report or survey required during the implementation. SKILLS AND BEHAVIOURS (our Values in Practice) Accountability: Holds self accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values Holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities - giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved Ambition: Sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves (and their team), takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages others to do the same Widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others Future orientated, thinks strategically Collaboration: Builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, members and external partners and supporters Values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to Creativity: Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions Willing to take disciplined risks Integrity: Honest, encourages openness and transparency   QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE Education Degree: Technical Diploma in Technical Construction or Interior design Valid Lebanese driving licence Language Skills: Arabic and English (speaking/reading/writing) Computer: Microsoft office, AutoCAD, Internet Work experience: Not less than 2 years in an international NGO/Private organisation; Able to manage stressful situation (hard and complicated), and work long hours in the field Good communicator Organization and autonomy Hard worker Able to manage priorities Show initiative  Good pedagogy APPLICATION PROCESS  Please note that the closing date for applications is: Novembre 28, 2014                    The selection committee will review all applications as they are received. All applicants must meet the minimum requirements described above, and those unable to meet these requirements will not be considered. No further information will be given over the phone.   Please note: due to the critical nature of this recruitment, applications will be reviewed as they are received and successful candidates contacted on an on-going basis.  Internal Applicants are given priority in the recruitment process.   STARTING DATE: Immediate.  We’re looking for people who can start as soon as possible or within the next few weeks.   Each application package should include the following: •           Job title for the role you are applying for in subject header of the email •           Cover letter with the applicant’s current contact information •           CV (including detailed work experience, education/degrees)  –  3pages maximum •           Professional References (minimum of three, with complete contact information) •           Kindly do not send supporting certificates and documents at this stage •           Letter and CV should be saved into one Word or PDF document and sent to Lebanonhrz@savethechildren.org   Applications not including all of the above information will not be reviewed. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.   We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.  All applicants will also be subject to Save the Children’s usual Child Safeguarding Policy and reference checking process.