Housing And Infrastructure Assistant

We are looking for a highly qualified candidates to work for a reputable INGO for the vacancies of Housing and Infrastructure Assistant. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply to Danish Refugee Council. 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.DRC is inviting local candidates to apply for the position of Housing and Infrastructure Assistant, to support its activities.For further information about DRC, please refer to our website: www.drc.dk About the jobTo work within a team of highly motivated people and an organization dedicated to provide assistance to refugees and other affected groups in south Lebanon, through identifying, assessing and rehabilitating preexisting unfinished or uninhabited buildings in collaboration with local actors and authorities, and undertaking other construction activities in support of DRC program. Duties• Identify potential structures to be used as collective shelters or small shelter units• implement daily / weekly / monthly site visits and monitor rehabilitation works• Participate in selection of shelter materials, suppliers and skilled labors• Negotiate agreements with landlords, municipalities focal points, contractors  and suppliers• Manage contractors on site and daily report to the Housing and Infrastructure Officer• Assist Housing and Infrastructure officer in reporting of activities• Perform other assignments as foreseen by Housing and Infrastructure Officer About youTo be successful in this role you must have• Have Technical Degree in architect, civil or other related field of study• Have good design experiences.• Demonstrated competence in the use of Microsoft Office and AutoCAD• Be native Arabic, and Good in English (writing and speaking)• 1 to 2 years, working in the construction field (experience with non-governmental organizations is Preferable) We offerAn interesting job in one of the best NGO’s in the world. An interesting job in one of the best NGO’s in the world. DRC will offer the successful applicant a contract until end of December 2015, with probation period renewable dependent on both funding and performance. You must be available to start work asap, and be willing and able to work in South. Basic salary:1204 USD 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 31 July 2015. The interviews are expected to take place the week after