Programme Manager – Housing Construction for Diakonie Katastrophenhilfe
Islamabad with frequent movements to project locations and frequent lodging at regional office locations required
Work Context
For Diakonie Katastrophenhilfe the vast majority of the projects in Pakistan are implemented jointly with local NGO partners. In Pakistan, Diakonie Katastrophenhilfe provides support and guidance and ensures bridging between third party donors or Diakonie’s Headquarter and the implementing partners.
Position purpose
As an integral team member of the Senior Management Team of Diakonie Pakistan, lead the conception and implementation of the entire Construction Program in Pakistan (Punjab and KPK provinces). The program is to engender the rehabilitation and reconstruction, along with new construction, of houses and small infrastructures in the aftermath of the last July’s floods in Pakistan.
Main tasks
A. Project Management
• Work in close collaboration with DKH’s consultant (Housing expert and projects manager)
• Prepare an integrated construction and rehabilitation strategy and action plan for the next 4 years
• Manage the implementation of the program (request for proposals, calls for tenders, contracts assignments, close monitoring of activities, etc.)
• Ensure participation and collaboration with related cluster meetings, donor meetings and local authority to ensure adequate positioning of DKH in the overall housing reconstruction efforts alongside the other players
• Assess the needs for housing and small infrastructures rehabilitation and construction in the different zones affected by the floods
• Analyze the results of former and current housing projects implemented in the zones of intervention
• Develop designs and construction criterias for housing and infrastructure projects identified in the framework of the program that respect local designs and cultural sensitivities
• Incorporate disaster risk reduction (DRR) techniques and measures in all designs
• Consider and integrate cross cutting themes (gender, access, protection, DRR, etc.) in designs
• Study land right issues and propose alternative scenarios for an inclusive beneficiary selection process
• Monitor the beneficiary identification
• Elaborate terms of references and technical documents for call for proposals
• Prepare and follow-up time schedules and work plans of various tasks and also of project activities to be implemented in coordination with the related field personnel and contractor
• Design and deliver training workshops in the project areas
• Develop methodological systems and procedure for the monitoring and evaluating of the housing activities according to the different modes of construction adopted
• Monitor and evaluate field work for the successful and smooth implementation of the projects
• Produce reports as well as any additional required documentation
• Adhere to the Strategic Plan of DKH Pakistan and play an active role in developing a comprehensive and integrated action plan
B. Capacity building, capacity assessment and Human Resources Management
• Lead the department in a result oriented fashion while ensuring high accountability
• Give technical support, ensure quality assurance, application and respect of construction standards, sphere standards, national guideline, DKH standards, donor requirements and cluster inputs
• Participate in the initial and on-going capacity assessments of current and potential partners
• Support local NGO partners, contractors and DKH field staff during all phases of the projects from needs assessment, planning, implementing, monitoring and reporting
• Provide guidance, coaching and capacity building to DKH’s partner’s and contractor’s staff
• Identify gaps and needs in capacities of the partner and DKH team and propose action plan to remedy the situation in collaboration with the Senior Management team and the HoM
• Supervise and lead a team of staff
• Revise and develop job descriptions for own team and ensure recruitment and evaluation of staff both local and expatriate
C. Others
• Comply with security plan regulations and procedures
• Liaise with other senior management positions and participate actively in team work
• Submit various reports both internal and for donors (including narratives, graphs, tables, photos) according to the various time schedules
• Accompany project visitors to the field when required, in consultation with the HoM
• Attend related meetings, workshops in agreement with the HoM
• Carry out any other tasks assigned by the HoM
Qualifications
The requested minimum qualifications and experience are as follows:
• University degree in Architecture or Civil Engineering
• Demonstrated professional experience of at least 5 years in housing and infrastructure community projects especially in rehabilitation / construction programs management
• Experience during recovery phases (post emergencies)
• Demonstrated experience in working with partner organisations and contractors
• Demonstrated capacity to live in harsh conditions and insecure environment
• Demonstrated understanding of and experience with policies, protocols, and procedures of international NGO and donor agencies
• Good understanding of key principles of international NGO including accountability, impartiality, neutrality, independence, cooperation, and intercultural understanding
• Willing to work in the target region during the foreseen assignment duration
• Good knowledge of AUTOCAD software
• Excellent report writing capacities
For this post, the following further qualifications are an asset:
• result oriented
• excellent analytical/problem-solving skills and detail orientation;
• excellent knowledge of the English language and computer skills;
• strong commitment to teamwork;
• effective communication, motivating leadership and interpersonal skills;
• belief in the principles of participatory approaches to relief and recovery.
Remuneration: The remuneration will follow internationally accepted standards.
For detailed information about the assignment please contact Michael Frischmuth, Head of Asia Desk at Diakonie Headquarter, m.frischmuth@diakonie-katastrophenhilfe.de , phone +49-711-2159-573
Work Context
For Diakonie Katastrophenhilfe the vast majority of the projects in Pakistan are implemented jointly with local NGO partners. In Pakistan, Diakonie Katastrophenhilfe provides support and guidance and ensures bridging between third party donors or Diakonie’s Headquarter and the implementing partners.
Position purpose
As an integral team member of the Senior Management Team of Diakonie Pakistan, lead the conception and implementation of the entire Construction Program in Pakistan (Punjab and KPK provinces). The program is to engender the rehabilitation and reconstruction, along with new construction, of houses and small infrastructures in the aftermath of the last July’s floods in Pakistan.
Main tasks
A. Project Management
• Work in close collaboration with DKH’s consultant (Housing expert and projects manager)
• Prepare an integrated construction and rehabilitation strategy and action plan for the next 4 years
• Manage the implementation of the program (request for proposals, calls for tenders, contracts assignments, close monitoring of activities, etc.)
• Ensure participation and collaboration with related cluster meetings, donor meetings and local authority to ensure adequate positioning of DKH in the overall housing reconstruction efforts alongside the other players
• Assess the needs for housing and small infrastructures rehabilitation and construction in the different zones affected by the floods
• Analyze the results of former and current housing projects implemented in the zones of intervention
• Develop designs and construction criterias for housing and infrastructure projects identified in the framework of the program that respect local designs and cultural sensitivities
• Incorporate disaster risk reduction (DRR) techniques and measures in all designs
• Consider and integrate cross cutting themes (gender, access, protection, DRR, etc.) in designs
• Study land right issues and propose alternative scenarios for an inclusive beneficiary selection process
• Monitor the beneficiary identification
• Elaborate terms of references and technical documents for call for proposals
• Prepare and follow-up time schedules and work plans of various tasks and also of project activities to be implemented in coordination with the related field personnel and contractor
• Design and deliver training workshops in the project areas
• Develop methodological systems and procedure for the monitoring and evaluating of the housing activities according to the different modes of construction adopted
• Monitor and evaluate field work for the successful and smooth implementation of the projects
• Produce reports as well as any additional required documentation
• Adhere to the Strategic Plan of DKH Pakistan and play an active role in developing a comprehensive and integrated action plan
B. Capacity building, capacity assessment and Human Resources Management
• Lead the department in a result oriented fashion while ensuring high accountability
• Give technical support, ensure quality assurance, application and respect of construction standards, sphere standards, national guideline, DKH standards, donor requirements and cluster inputs
• Participate in the initial and on-going capacity assessments of current and potential partners
• Support local NGO partners, contractors and DKH field staff during all phases of the projects from needs assessment, planning, implementing, monitoring and reporting
• Provide guidance, coaching and capacity building to DKH’s partner’s and contractor’s staff
• Identify gaps and needs in capacities of the partner and DKH team and propose action plan to remedy the situation in collaboration with the Senior Management team and the HoM
• Supervise and lead a team of staff
• Revise and develop job descriptions for own team and ensure recruitment and evaluation of staff both local and expatriate
C. Others
• Comply with security plan regulations and procedures
• Liaise with other senior management positions and participate actively in team work
• Submit various reports both internal and for donors (including narratives, graphs, tables, photos) according to the various time schedules
• Accompany project visitors to the field when required, in consultation with the HoM
• Attend related meetings, workshops in agreement with the HoM
• Carry out any other tasks assigned by the HoM
Qualifications
The requested minimum qualifications and experience are as follows:
• University degree in Architecture or Civil Engineering
• Demonstrated professional experience of at least 5 years in housing and infrastructure community projects especially in rehabilitation / construction programs management
• Experience during recovery phases (post emergencies)
• Demonstrated experience in working with partner organisations and contractors
• Demonstrated capacity to live in harsh conditions and insecure environment
• Demonstrated understanding of and experience with policies, protocols, and procedures of international NGO and donor agencies
• Good understanding of key principles of international NGO including accountability, impartiality, neutrality, independence, cooperation, and intercultural understanding
• Willing to work in the target region during the foreseen assignment duration
• Good knowledge of AUTOCAD software
• Excellent report writing capacities
For this post, the following further qualifications are an asset:
• result oriented
• excellent analytical/problem-solving skills and detail orientation;
• excellent knowledge of the English language and computer skills;
• strong commitment to teamwork;
• effective communication, motivating leadership and interpersonal skills;
• belief in the principles of participatory approaches to relief and recovery.
Remuneration: The remuneration will follow internationally accepted standards.
How to apply
Please send your application and CV by e-mail to the HR Officer Mrs. Michaela Istvan at Diakonie Headquarter, m.istvan@diakonie-katastrophenhilfe.de,For detailed information about the assignment please contact Michael Frischmuth, Head of Asia Desk at Diakonie Headquarter, m.frischmuth@diakonie-katastrophenhilfe.de , phone +49-711-2159-573
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