Site Planning Assistant

  Project Overview The conflict in Syria has erupted into a full-scale civil war endangering lives in almost every community in the country. Desperate families, caught in the crossfire, are leaving everything behind and fleeing into neighbouring countries. Lebanon, one of these countries, has received a large influx of refugees from Syria. Standing water and rubbish has collected in many Syrian refugee communities in Lebanon which has increased risks of water cross-contamination and water-borne illnesses. Medair is responding to this problem with Site Planning for informal settlements. Medair helps communities to develop drainage and sanitation in several sites to improve the overall health and hygiene of refugees.   Role and Responsibilities Leads labour and work crews engaged in all activities of site planning works. Ability to optimize resources (manpower, equipment and materials) to ensure efficient and timely completion of the works. Able to demonstrate good organizational skills, policy compliance, and safe work practices. Manage staff with respect and dignity, and maintain excellent working relationships with all other project stakeholders. Communicate effectively, both in writing and speech, in order to train and instruct staff efficiently and effectively. Ensures that work crews are properly supplied with tools, safety equipment and materials. Prevent wastage and misuse of tools, safety equipment and materials. Exercise discipline at the work site to prevent absenteeism, unsafe work practices.   Key Activity Areas Community Liaison ·         Work closely with community focal points and get their feedback ·         Ascertain aspirations for site planning and suggest further ideas Site Planning ·         Follow the plans produced by the site engineers to execute construction works ·         Plan the daily execution of the works to meet the project objectives ·         Manage the operational side of community participation Communication ·         Work closely with site engineer on planning the work ·         Liaise with local communities on site ·         Assist in translation as needed ·         Communicate implementation problems or issues to project manager ·         Communicate closely with community mobilisers Reporting ·         Participate in the generation of the final reporting of the project via post implementation analysis.  Quality and Financial Management ·         Work within Medair’s recognised procedures in the area of finance and quality management Logistics ·  Work within Medair’s recognised procedures for logistics and work with logistics staff to ensure items are procured, transported, stored, managed and accounted for correctly ·  Ensure with logistics team that the tools and materials are onsite and available as needed Experience / Competencies ·         Knowledge and experience organising and enforcing workplace safety ·         Experience leading construction labour teams ·         Competent reading and understanding of engineering specifications and drawings ·         Accurate record keeping of all work completed ·         Problem solving and conflict resolution skills ·         A positive, responsible and honest work ethic