EP Management is hiring a Emergency Response Technical Assistant based in Pemba.
Duration and type of contract: 6 months
Generic professional competencies
A minimum of 2 years of experience supervising construction/rehabilitation works at field level in private/humanitarian projects;
Experience supervising contractors works;
Proven experience, knowledge and skills to monitor construction projects;
A minimum of 2 years of experience in the humanitarian sector during identification of beneficiaries, distributions, community mobilization;
Fluency in spoken and written Portuguese. Some knowledge of written and spoken English. Knowledge of additional local dialects is a plus.
Context/ Specific skills, knowledge and experience
Technical certification in construction, or relevant work experience during Emergency response activities;
Experience in working in construction projects with an NGO, charity or similar organization is an added value.
Generic responsibilities
Technical Supervision of contractor workers, daily Workers and Incentive Labour;
Adhere to the company policies, tools, handbooks and guidelines as well Government rules and regulations;
Assist with the implementation of the shelter/WASH portfolio according to plan of action;
Assist in the preparation and development of technical status reports as required by management;
Ensure proper filing of technical documents in both hard and soft copies;
Ensure that projects target beneficiary sites/units most in need, and explore and assess new and better ways to assist;
Promote and share ideas for technical improvement in relation to both the “hard” and “soft” components of Shelter programming;
Actively participate in capacity building trainings, workshops and seminars organized by the company;
Assist in developing work plans for the technical aspects shelter/WASH activities;
Ensure that gender and protection mainstreaming are carried out at the field level;
Collaborate with teams from other CC’s to ensure that project beneficiaries are provided with the full packages of services available through the company programming according to the beneficiaries specific and self-identified needs.
Specific responsibilities
Conduct technical needs assessments, and participate when required in focus group discussions, community meetings, and other community mobilization activities;
Conduct distribution of emergency items, including NFIs, Hygiene Kits, shelter kits, cash or vouchers;
In collaboration with SW Project Officer/Coordinator, conduct door to door visits to potential beneficiary household sites and correctly fill project related technical forms and questionnaires. • Support the SW officer on the preparation of BoQs, scope of works and drawings for the construction/rehabilitation activities;
Supervise and monitor contractor works, works carried out by Daily/Incentive labor and/or repairs including correct usage, specifications of materials and general quality of the works;
In collaboration with the officer, produce site level BoQs, and amendments in accordance with the company Technical minimum standards;
Ensure correct measurements of completion of works according to the plans approved by the Project Officer;
Respond to any project authorities/beneficiary information requests and complaints in regards to technical aspects of implementation directed by Project Officer and M&E unit;
Report on technical aspects daily activities of Incentive labor and complete documentation in regards to technical performance;
Participate in field level coordination with community stakeholders in areas of project implementation as directed by the Officer;
Perform any other task relevant to the position as requested by the Project Officer and/or the Project Coordinator.
Behavioral competencies
Handling insecure environments;
Managing resources to optimize results;
Empowering and building trust;
Planning and delivering results;
Flexible and creative;
Pro-active, goal-oriented and results driven.
Hoe to Apply
Interested candidates should send the updated Curriculum Vitae in English to recruit@epmanagementconsult.com