Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) Somalia/Kenya is a two Country Program with four field offices in Dadaab - Kenya; Hargeisa (Somaliland), Bossaso (Puntland) and Mogadishu (South Central) in Somalia.
NRC has been present in Dadaab since early 2007 and has in short time established Education, Shelter and Camp Management Training projects for refugees and local population.
For the Shelter program NRC is currently recruiting for the following positions:
Position: Shelter Project Assistant
Duty Station: Dadaab
Start Date: July, 2009
Job summary:
Main purpose of the position is to ensure effective planning and implementation of the construction activities in Dadaab.
The project assistant will start up tendering construction activities and do subsequent contract management.
He/she will also work closely with the Shelter project officers in the field to ensure timely delivery of quality construction, and will assist the project manager in overall planning and design of (future) projects.
Main duties and responsibilities:
NRC has been present in Dadaab since early 2007 and has in short time established Education, Shelter and Camp Management Training projects for refugees and local population.
For the Shelter program NRC is currently recruiting for the following positions:
Position: Shelter Project Assistant
Duty Station: Dadaab
Start Date: July, 2009
Job summary:
Main purpose of the position is to ensure effective planning and implementation of the construction activities in Dadaab.
The project assistant will start up tendering construction activities and do subsequent contract management.
He/she will also work closely with the Shelter project officers in the field to ensure timely delivery of quality construction, and will assist the project manager in overall planning and design of (future) projects.
Main duties and responsibilities:
- Prepare tender documents for construction works (including technical drawings, specifications of works, accurate Bills of Quantities and conditions of contracts)
- Develop detailed rates for items of work based on the current market conditions
- Prepare detailed Engineers Estimates to assist the tender evaluation process and maintain at all times a high level of confidentiality regarding tender rates
- Monitor progress of activities undertaken in connection with the tendering of construction
- Assure correct measurement of completion of works, recommend for payments, and prepare interim and final payment certificates
- Maintain and update contract files on each construction project
- Review contract claims, analyze and recommend variation orders
- Preparation of documents for final handover and closure of projects
- Make detailed cost and material estimate for construction activities (i.e. for housing and latrines) carried out by NRC
- Provide technical input in the general supervision, progress of construction activities and control of quality of materials and workmanship
Job requirements:
- Education in Structural/ Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying or any other relevant education
- At least 3 years of relevant experience
- Proven track record in the process of tendering, contracting and contract administration skills in construction projects, including administration and financial management
- Experience in a humanitarian context is a big advantage
- Proven ability to use MS Office software (especially Word and Excel) and AutoCAD is essential. Experience with other computer programs such as SAP 2000 and Microsoft Project would be an advantage.
- Language: Fluency in written and spoken English is essential; fluency in Somali or Kiswahili is highly desirable.
- Ability to work independently in a result oriented multi-tasking and multi-cultural environment and manage conflicting priorities.
- Excellent communication (spoken and written) skills, including the ability to explain and present technical information
- Accurate and precise
Position: Database Assistant
Duty Station: Dadaab
Start Date: July, 2009
Job summary:
Main purpose of the position is to assist in the data management of the NRC shelter projects in Dadaab, by processing data generated by assessments and project progress monitoring, and by keeping the shelter database updated.
The assistant will assist in planning and design of projects (through mapping and assessments) and in subsequent reporting.
Main duties and responsibilities:
Duty Station: Dadaab
Start Date: July, 2009
Job summary:
Main purpose of the position is to assist in the data management of the NRC shelter projects in Dadaab, by processing data generated by assessments and project progress monitoring, and by keeping the shelter database updated.
The assistant will assist in planning and design of projects (through mapping and assessments) and in subsequent reporting.
Main duties and responsibilities:
- In charge of documentation of the projects and its inputs and outputs (e.g. assessments, compiling beneficiary lists, tracking construction progress)
- In charge of maintaining and updating database, ensuring correct and swift data processing entry.
- Assist in making data entry forms and reports as required
- Support collection and maintenance of geographic baseline & thematic data.
- Research and retrieval of data from internal and external sources; preparation of statistical charts, tables and reports as required.
- In charge of the GPS tracking of construction activities
- Support productions of maps & other geographic information products.
- Support CIS analysis in a humanitarian context
- Liaise with UN agencies and other humanitarian partners to ensure that the information needed to support humanitarian operations is generated or made available
Education: Diploma in database management, GIS or related area. Degree in information management or other relevant field would be desirable.
Experience: At least 3 years of progressive experience in the area of project tracking, data base management and/or geographic information systems (GIS).
Advanced knowledge of MS Office products, notably MS Access and MS Excel.
Knowledge of GIS packages (e.g. ArcGIS) is desirable.
Knowledge and experience in GPS and mapping.
Extensive work familiarity with GIS systems is an highly desirable
Exposure to a wide range of information management systems related to humanitarian and/or construction activities is an advantage
Language: Fluency in written and spoken English is essential; fluency in Somali or Kiswahili is highly desirable.
Ability to work independently in a result oriented multi-tasking and multi-cultural environment and manage conflicting priorities.
Excellent communication (spoken and written) skills, including the ability to explain and present technical information
Good interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and working relations with sensitivity and respect for diversity.
Applications should be sent to Finance and Administration Manager, NRC Office, Chaka Place, 3rd Floor, P.O. Box 21211-00100 Nairobi
Deadline for application: 10th July 2009
Short listed candidates will be contacted.
An exam, of to-be-determined content, may be required of the short-listed candidates
The Norwegian Refugee Council is an equal-opportunity employer, with no discrimination in terms of sex, age, religion, ethnic origin or political affiliation.
Any form of lobbying on behalf of candidates will lead to an automatic disqualification.
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