Construction Rehabilitation of Health Center, Nutrition Center, Volunteer Units and Hygiene Facilities - Upper Nile State, South Sudan

The Swiss Red Cross (SRC) is looking for a

Short Term Expert for Construction

Rehabilitation of Health Center, Nutrition Center,  

Volunteer Units and Hygiene Facilities

 

 

to be based in Upper Nile State, South Sudan

 

Roles and responsibilities:

·                Professional planning, implementation, supervision and monitoring of foreseen infrastructure

·                Monitoring and controlling of all construction activities, material quality, project costs, work processes and timely completion

·                Management and supervision of local staff in a culturally sensitive environment

·                Overseeing and advising budgets and transparent and accountable finance management

·                Coordination and networking with the South Sudan Red Cross and other partner agencies, local authorities and other stakeholders on site

·                Progress monitoring, regular narrative and financial reporting and elaboration of project documentation.

·                Support to South Sudan Red Cross and Swiss Red Cross in disaster assessment if required by circumstances.

 

Requirements:

·                University degree and/or professional qualification in Structural/Civil Engineering, Architecture or related technical field

·                Minimum of 3 years international working experience as supervisor or technical

advisor for construction and in capacity building in developing countries including site supervision in a post-disaster reconstruction and rehabilitation context

·                Demonstrated experience in construction administration systems and procedures, in particular control of works and financial management

·                Diplomacy, tact, team spirit, leadership qualities and negotiation skills are essential

·                Sensitivity to cultural differences, and the ability to adapt to challenging working

environments under fragile security conditions and low accommodation confort

·                Very good written and spoken English is essential (working language)

 Additional advantages·                Experience in the region ·                Familiarity with Red Cross Movement

Conditions: 6 months with the option of extension, starting mid January 2013 or according to mutual agreement. Adequate salary, social insurances, travel and accommodation expenses provided. No family posting.

 

If you are interested, please address your application with CV and names of three referees (will be contacted only if candidate is shortlisted) to:

 

Swiss Red Cross, attn. Isabel Bangerter, Rainmattstrasse 10, 3001 Bern, Switzerland ordelegatesima@redcross.ch

 

While we appreciate all responses, only candidates under consideration will be contacted.