Technical Field Coordinator (Tfc)

The TFC is expected to represent Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) Lebanon in a respectful and professional manner and always act in accordance with NRC Code of Conduct. The TFC is expected to represent Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) Lebanon in a respectful and professional manner and always act in accordance with NRC Code of Conduct. JOB PURPOSE The main purpose of the TFO is to collect data about hosting families housing units and the works needed to rehabilitate them and to check and approve the BoQs of the houses as well as to lead the TFAs (technical field assistants) in the field. Following this, to supervise the rehabilitation process and ensure that the work meet NRC's standards. MANAGEMENT To manage and supervise the TFAs at the field level in regards of the technical scope of their works DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The technical activities -Lead technical assessments of housing units and / or collective centres, in line with NRC’s project criteria, in order to support the assessment of the needs (from the technical aspect) for a shelter intervention such as minor rehabilitation works, major rehabilitation works and any other future shelter intervention - Perform line management duties for technical team assistants. -To produce a technical assessment as well as BoQs for all the housing units selected for the project and ensure they are in compliance with the criteria of works for the project. -Monitor accuracy of technical assessments against NRC project criteria including accuracy of measurements and BoQs. Assume responsibility by checking and signing all BoQs. -Take initiative in assessment of needs and forward planning with respect to new shelter activities -Maintain the electronic filing system up to date and responsible of hard archiving system for contractors, beneficiaries’ contract and other related documents. -Report regularly (daily site visit reports) to project coordinator. -Ensure and promote efficient and cost-effective use of NRC’s assets and resources in order to maximise funding to beneficiaries -Coordinate daily with Social Field Assistant, as well as Finance/Admin/Logistics, in order to ensure efficient implementation of activities -Assist beneficiaries by: (1) clearly describing NRC technical project criteria; (2) offering of technical advice and support during implementation of projects, and (3) provision of accurate information about NRC and its activities -To provide any technical assistance to any other NRC staff working in project proposals as per required and once the priorities for the project have been fulfilled. -To have the authority to propose technical changes and ideas according to the situation or the problems encountered on site. -To assist the FM with the preparation of the Contracts, this will include the BOQs and Specifications. -Carry out any other duties as requested by management The supervision activities -To supervise the works of contractors and beneficiaries (time and quality). -To control that BOQ is respected and to approve the quality of job by the contractors. -To report to the PM the time and quality of the contractor’s works. -To report variation orders by filling the necessary forms. -To supervise the works and ensure quality work and adherence to time schedules. -To support the contractors with advice. The liaison activities -To liaise NRC and beneficiaries on technical issues. -To coordinate with the social team for the technical activities and the relation with beneficiaries. -To assist the PM during official visits. -To guarantee that all beneficiaries sign all the appropriate documentation for their contracts. The safety responsibility To make sure that the area of work is safe for the workers and the users of the houses in accordance to NRC’s procedures and safety regulations