Shelter & Reconstruction Coordinator
LOCATION: Port-Au-Prince, Haiti
PURPOSE: The purpose of UMCOR’s Haiti mission is to provide emergency response, early recovery and transitional development assistance in the affected regions of Haiti. The Shelter and Reconstruction Coordinator (SRC) is to oversee the program and technical aspects of all shelter and infrastructure reconstruction programming in Haiti, build capacity of national staff and to ensure all related program objectives are achieved in collaboration with senior management and the project team. This is an unaccompanied post. Housing is shared with other expatriate UMCOR Haiti colleagues. Duration of this position: One Year
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The Shelter & Reconstruction Coordinator (SRC), based in Port-au-Prince, will be responsible to lead and manage all emergency and transitional shelter and infrastructure reconstruction assessments, program design, grant management, implementation and staffing in Haiti. The SRC will be the lead technical and coordination staff person on relations with related key collaborators in the sector, including donors, international and local NGOs, UN clusters/offices, government offices, local partners and other stakeholders.
Primary Responsibilities:
• Establish and lead all aspects of UMCOR Haiti’s Shelter & Reconstruction department, staffing and programming.
• Participate with the Mission leadership in the establishment and implementation of the mission strategy for UMCOR’s work in Haiti.
• Lead the coordinated emergency response and early recovery efforts for UMCOR in Haiti in the area of emergency and transitional shelter and early recovery infrastructure reconstruction.
• Assess emergency and transitional shelter needs and develop technically and contextually appropriate shelter designs and methodologies for implementation.
• Assess the damage of shelter and infrastructure in need of refurbishment to determine bill of quantities and create specifications.
• Coordinate with relevant agencies and government officials on technical matters.
• Manage sub-contractors ensuring community involvement at all levels and adherence to specifications for disaster resistant structures to be newly reconstructed or refurbished.
• Develop work plans, in conjunction with related program staff, for implementation of all related programs; oversee implementation of all program activities and ensure work plans are followed or adjusted as needed.
• Design, prepare and negotiate related project proposals and budgets, while maintaining oversight of unit programs, budgets and expenditures to ensure timely use of funds.
• Ensure department staff compliance with UMCOR and donor policies and procedures as they relate to personnel, security, financial, and procurement/contractual standard operating procedures.
• Responsible for the coordinated selection and oversight of all related sub-contractors and vendors.
• Ensure consistent high quality outputs and comprehensive monitoring, documenting and evaluation of all activities and their impacts with a focus on quality control of material and construction.
• Actively coordinate related program assessments and activities with other humanitarian and government agencies working in the area, especially in shelter, infrastructure, water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH).
• Provide regular situation reports to HQ and timely program reports according to donor and internal UMCOR requirements.
• Monitor developments throughout Haiti and assess local contextual needs with the view of new program development and expanding programming.
• Must be willing to travel extensively to conduct regular site visits for related assessments and programs.
• Recruit, lead and mentor national staff to fulfill the requirements of the program and assist professional development.
• Responsible for managing the duties of a national team, as well as organizing and overseeing community based skilled and unskilled laborers to construct both temporary and permanent housing and any other facilities for earthquake affected populations.
• Provide the Head of Mission monthly reports and communicate on all major aspects of programming.
• Must be accountable and responsible to keep Head of Mission comprehensively informed of current and anticipated shelter and reconstruction work and schedule.
• Participate in UMCOR Haiti Senior Management Team meetings.
• Other tasks as assigned by the Head of Mission.
QUALIFICATIONS: Advanced degree in civil engineering or related field and five or more years of related international experience. Previous experience within Haiti or the Caribbean is strongly preferred. Excellent technical construction, leadership and personnel and contract management skills; five years experience in construction, contracting and cost estimates are required. Must be flexible and willing to work under difficult work and living conditions and able to work independently and carry out duties with oversight from afar. This position requires pro-active leadership and managing multi-faceted emergency response and early recovery, integrated programming, with strong program development and multi-donor networking and acquisition skills.
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES: Strong organizational ability; experience in post-disaster and emergency project management, and the ability to work independently as part of a team; ability to understand the cultural and political environment and to work well with the local authorities in a diplomatic manner; and sound understanding and knowledge of US donor grant procurement procedures are required. Excellent written and oral communication skills in English required, with French and or Kreyol strongly recommended. Excellent interpersonal skills and proven ability to lead, influence and motivate others. Strong human resource management skills. Experience in working in insecure environments is essential. Experience in working with faith-based organizations is a plus.
TO APPLY:
Submit your cover letter (notes) and resume through our website at
http://jobs-umcor.icims.com/umcor_jobs/jobs/candidate/job.jsp?jobid=1324&mode=view or fax to UMCOR’s Headquarters in New York at 212-870-3593. Application deadline is August 22, 2011. This position will remain open until filled. NO TELEPHONE INQUIRIES PLEASE. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Thanks for your interest in UMCOR.
PURPOSE: The purpose of UMCOR’s Haiti mission is to provide emergency response, early recovery and transitional development assistance in the affected regions of Haiti. The Shelter and Reconstruction Coordinator (SRC) is to oversee the program and technical aspects of all shelter and infrastructure reconstruction programming in Haiti, build capacity of national staff and to ensure all related program objectives are achieved in collaboration with senior management and the project team. This is an unaccompanied post. Housing is shared with other expatriate UMCOR Haiti colleagues. Duration of this position: One Year
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The Shelter & Reconstruction Coordinator (SRC), based in Port-au-Prince, will be responsible to lead and manage all emergency and transitional shelter and infrastructure reconstruction assessments, program design, grant management, implementation and staffing in Haiti. The SRC will be the lead technical and coordination staff person on relations with related key collaborators in the sector, including donors, international and local NGOs, UN clusters/offices, government offices, local partners and other stakeholders.
Primary Responsibilities:
• Establish and lead all aspects of UMCOR Haiti’s Shelter & Reconstruction department, staffing and programming.
• Participate with the Mission leadership in the establishment and implementation of the mission strategy for UMCOR’s work in Haiti.
• Lead the coordinated emergency response and early recovery efforts for UMCOR in Haiti in the area of emergency and transitional shelter and early recovery infrastructure reconstruction.
• Assess emergency and transitional shelter needs and develop technically and contextually appropriate shelter designs and methodologies for implementation.
• Assess the damage of shelter and infrastructure in need of refurbishment to determine bill of quantities and create specifications.
• Coordinate with relevant agencies and government officials on technical matters.
• Manage sub-contractors ensuring community involvement at all levels and adherence to specifications for disaster resistant structures to be newly reconstructed or refurbished.
• Develop work plans, in conjunction with related program staff, for implementation of all related programs; oversee implementation of all program activities and ensure work plans are followed or adjusted as needed.
• Design, prepare and negotiate related project proposals and budgets, while maintaining oversight of unit programs, budgets and expenditures to ensure timely use of funds.
• Ensure department staff compliance with UMCOR and donor policies and procedures as they relate to personnel, security, financial, and procurement/contractual standard operating procedures.
• Responsible for the coordinated selection and oversight of all related sub-contractors and vendors.
• Ensure consistent high quality outputs and comprehensive monitoring, documenting and evaluation of all activities and their impacts with a focus on quality control of material and construction.
• Actively coordinate related program assessments and activities with other humanitarian and government agencies working in the area, especially in shelter, infrastructure, water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH).
• Provide regular situation reports to HQ and timely program reports according to donor and internal UMCOR requirements.
• Monitor developments throughout Haiti and assess local contextual needs with the view of new program development and expanding programming.
• Must be willing to travel extensively to conduct regular site visits for related assessments and programs.
• Recruit, lead and mentor national staff to fulfill the requirements of the program and assist professional development.
• Responsible for managing the duties of a national team, as well as organizing and overseeing community based skilled and unskilled laborers to construct both temporary and permanent housing and any other facilities for earthquake affected populations.
• Provide the Head of Mission monthly reports and communicate on all major aspects of programming.
• Must be accountable and responsible to keep Head of Mission comprehensively informed of current and anticipated shelter and reconstruction work and schedule.
• Participate in UMCOR Haiti Senior Management Team meetings.
• Other tasks as assigned by the Head of Mission.
QUALIFICATIONS: Advanced degree in civil engineering or related field and five or more years of related international experience. Previous experience within Haiti or the Caribbean is strongly preferred. Excellent technical construction, leadership and personnel and contract management skills; five years experience in construction, contracting and cost estimates are required. Must be flexible and willing to work under difficult work and living conditions and able to work independently and carry out duties with oversight from afar. This position requires pro-active leadership and managing multi-faceted emergency response and early recovery, integrated programming, with strong program development and multi-donor networking and acquisition skills.
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES: Strong organizational ability; experience in post-disaster and emergency project management, and the ability to work independently as part of a team; ability to understand the cultural and political environment and to work well with the local authorities in a diplomatic manner; and sound understanding and knowledge of US donor grant procurement procedures are required. Excellent written and oral communication skills in English required, with French and or Kreyol strongly recommended. Excellent interpersonal skills and proven ability to lead, influence and motivate others. Strong human resource management skills. Experience in working in insecure environments is essential. Experience in working with faith-based organizations is a plus.
TO APPLY:
Submit your cover letter (notes) and resume through our website at
http://jobs-umcor.icims.com/umcor_jobs/jobs/candidate/job.jsp?jobid=1324&mode=view or fax to UMCOR’s Headquarters in New York at 212-870-3593. Application deadline is August 22, 2011. This position will remain open until filled. NO TELEPHONE INQUIRIES PLEASE. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Thanks for your interest in UMCOR.
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