Shelter and Settlement Team Leader

Vacancy Announcement

The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is one of the worlds leading humanitarian NGOs founded in Denmark in 1956. DRC has provided humanitarian assistance to people in need in Myanmar since 2009. DRC is currently engaged in humanitarian response in Rakhine, Kachin, and Northern Shan.In 2012, waves of inter-communal violence swept through Rakhine, forcing approximately 140,000 persons to flee their homes and take refuge in IDP camps spread across the state. DRC activities target these IDPs, as well as other local vulnerable populations such as host villages and isolated villages. DRC implements a multi-sector response, including Camp Management, GBV, Child Protection, General Protection, Economic Recovery, and WASH activities.

DRC Myanmar in Rakhine State is funded by ECHO, SDC, DANIDA, DFAT, USAID, SIDA and UN agencies, including UNHCR, UNICEF, UNOPS and UNFPA.

To strengthen DRCs Programme in Rakhine State, DRC is looking for a highly motivated and capable candidate to fill the position of

Duty Station : Sittwe Office, Rakhine State

Reports to : Shelter and Settlement Manager

Direct report for : Shelter and Settlement Officers and Assistants

• Supervise members in the Shelter team.
• Deliver technical support and guidance to the team.
• Ensure the quality of the planning, implementation, and follow-up of all technical aspects of the Shelter activities being implemented by DRC.
• Develop and maintain good relations with the persons of concern, relevant stakeholders, and other humanitarian actors, to support adequate implementation and coordination of DRCs sector activities.
• Provide Technical lead on the definition and implementation of all shelter activities.
• Ensure quality of assessments, procurement documents and scope of work related to shelter activities.
• Ensure that all the assistance related documentation is prepared in compliance with the Myanmar legislation and DRC requirements.

• Lead and manage the team (including people planning, performance, well-being, and development)
• Ensure effective planning and quality implementation of the sector/support activities.
• Follow and ensure the quality of the teams daily activities and timely execution of all fieldwork as well as field teams.
• Reporting to Shelter & Settlement Project Manager and CCCM/ Shelter Coordinator.
• Examine various local construction materials/methods and determine the best to be used.
• Develop and initiate new ideas to maximize assistance to beneficiaries.
• Review, and prepare shelter/WASH facilities/infrastructure BoQ and design drawings.
• Provide technical support to contractors or any other implementation groups.
• Ensure efficient and effective program implementation while following the budget and work plan.
• Technical Monitoring of shelter/infrastructure construction and renovation process.
• Compile quality assurance requirements for construction materials and completion standards for contracts.
• Reporting for recommendation of technical quality check for any other infrastructure construction and renovation
• Collaborate with relevant internal and external technical experts on sector relevant issues.
• Liaise and cooperate at field level with other humanitarian organizations as requested.
• Represent DRC at meetings and other relevant technical coordination meetings.
• Ensure integration with other DRC sectors.
• Proactively plan and coordinate logistics and movements of staff from and to different operational areas.
• Initiate procurements and ensure their execution.

• Accountable for people management of employees, usually working in the same area of work.
• Accountable for ensuring that agreed work plans and tasks set by the next-level up Manager are implemented on time.
• Report project scheduling and progress as required by DRC Management.
• Provide technical input to construction contracts and bid/Tender process.
• Any other duties relating to the nature of the job as requested by the Manager.

• An extensive 3 years hands on experience in shelter/WASH/community structure facilities construction and design. Additional experience in emergency shelter and wash facilities construction is an asset.
• At least 2 years experience in the Rakhine context.
• Work experience in community-based construction activities is an asset.
• Good experience in preparing detailed BoQ and drawing.
• Excellent skills of computer technical drawing software (Auto Cad/SketchUp) and Microsoft office, Excel.
• Experience in technical supervision of contractors.
• Familiar with indigenous constructions methods and materials.
• Flexible and prepared to travel intensively and live in basic conditions.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

• University Degree of B.E in Civil Engineering.

• Full professional proficiency in English
• Knowledge in local languages

• Striving for excellence: Focusing on reaching results while ensuring efficient processes.
• Collaborating: Involving relevant parties and encouraging feedback.
• Taking the lead: Taking ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.
• Communicating: Listening and speaking effectively and honestly.
• Demonstrating integrity: Upholding and promoting the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to DRCs values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment. “

• Starting date of employment:As Soon As Possible.
• Contract length: DRC’sregular contract including a probation period of 3 months. Renewables depend on both funding and performance.
• Salary: Competitive salary according to DRC Myanmar salary scale.

This position is open for Myanmar National only. DRC strongly advocates for equal opportunity and promotes a diversified and inspiring working environment. Therefore, qualified candidates of ethnic minorities and women are strongly encouraged to apply.

Applicants must upload a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages) in English.Applications sent by email will not be considered. Apply button.

• Only shortlisted applicant will be contacted for a written test in English and/or an interview.
• After closing date, applications are not to be considered. Please note that due to the urgency of this position, applications will be reviewed on an on-going basis and DRC reserves the right to initiate the recruitment process before the deadline for applications.

For further information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult our website drc.ngo.

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