Community Recovery Engineer (Ref Code: CREA) Based in Aceh Besar

The Canadian Red Cross (CRC) is implementing a major community-based
reconstruction and rehabilitation program with the primary focus on shelter
construction project in Aceh Besar, Lamno, Calang and Nias for beneficiaries
affected by Tsunami of December 26, 2004 and earthquake of March 28, 2005.
We are also implementing Livelihood, Environmental Health and Disaster
Preparedness Management programs to help families and communities to improve
their quality of life. We are looking for qualified and committed
candidates to fill the following position on a fixed term contract basis.

Community Recovery Engineer (Ref Code: CREA)
Based in Aceh Besar

Purpose of the Post

The Community Recovery Engineer reports to the Field Area Manager or
Community Recovery Program Manager. The overall objective of this position
is to support the community grants program by providing technical review and
quality control for community managed projects related to small-scale
construction and infrastructure

DUTIES applicable to all

1. Work towards the achievement of Federation goals in the
country/region of operation through effective managerial and lateral
relations and teamwork

2. Ensure understanding of roles, responsibilities, lateral
relationships and accountabilities

3. Perform other work related duties and responsibilities as may be
assigned by the supervisor.

Specific Duties:

1. Assist communities with preparing project plans, designs, materials
estimations and budgets. Assist in setting up and maintaining work files
and detailed records, including Activity Summaries, site plans, location
maps, project budgets and schedules.

2. Work with CRC community recovery officers and target communities to
determine the feasibility of infrastructure and construction projects.

3. Monitor and evaluate appropriate implementation and quality of
technical projects against program objectives, construction standards and
community grant agreements.

4. Assist community committees in liaising with government to obtain
access to resources, appropriate permits and registration for building and
other construction related projects.

5. Ensure all implementation plans employ a programming approach that
integrates the needs of other sectors of work;

6. Review technical designs, materials estimates and budgets for
infrastructure and public buildings;

7. Monitor materials, equipment and supplies for technical work;

8. Ensure that local permits and licenses have been obtained.

9. Document and communicate project planning, progress and results

10. Share skills with colleagues, partner organizations and other IRC teams

11. Participates in/Animates training workshops

Logistics /Finance

1. Reviews community grants purchase requests as needed and insures
adherence to procurement procedures

2. Provides information to CRC Administration, Logistics, and Finance
Departments as requested to ensure smooth operations

3. Provides information to logistics for tracking and identifying
infrastructure assets

4. Ensures that community grants infrastructure project materials,
tools, equipment and vehicles are efficiently used

CRC Representation

1. Ensure positive interaction and good relations with partner
organizations

2. Accompanies donor or other IRC tours to field sites, when requested

3. Uphold mission, values and spirit of CRC; follow and enforce all
CRC codes of conduct and policies (worldwide and in-country); report any
violations to appropriate IRC authority, and participate in preventative
initiatives

Reporting

1. Provides accurate project progress information to Field Area
Manager/Community Recovery Manager weekly.

2. Updates Field Area Manager and Community Recovery Manager on project
activities

3. Provides input as required to complete donor reports

4. Provides periodic topic-specific reports in response to internal
and/or donor requests

Minimum required knowledge & experience:

* University degree in civil/environmental engineering or related
field.

* Minimum of 4 years professional work experience.

* Experience working in field, supervising work teams and managing
labour

* Understanding of local construction standards, government permits
and licensing.

* Computer literate (Microsoft Word, Excel and e-mail) is a must; CAD
and database experience are assets

* Fluency in English, spoken and written preferred, basic level
required

* Fluency in Achenese language an asset

* Ability to work under pressure in a potentially unstable security
environment

* Self motivated, honest, highly responsible, and punctual

* Ability to work as part of a team as well as to work autonomously
when required

* To be able to use initiative and make appropriate decisions

Please Notice: Applications should be sent to recruitment. id@redcross. ca
quoting the Ref code as the subject of the e-mail and indicating the Job
title on the covering letter and the attachment should not exceed 200 Kb.
Only candidate meeting the Essential Qualifications will be considered.
Applications must be received by Friday, December 26, 2008. Canadian Red
Cross gives an equal-opportunity employment regardless of race, gender,
religion, or political affiliations.

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