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The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a humanitarian, non-governmental, non-profit organisation founded in 1956 that works in more than 30 countries throughout the world.
Responsibilities for the Construction Officer Job
Staff accommodation blocks (depending on funding, 1 or more)
Maintain accepted Infrastructural standards for the sector and ensure that project staff, partner agencies and recipient communities understand, accept and adhere to these standards.
Ensure that various technical Templates (including bill of quantities, bill of materials and reporting formats) are in line with the Regional Infrastructure Manual (2016) and are well used.
Review of the technical specifications, engineering designs and work schedules to ensure consistency with the most appropriate technology and existing ministry /sector standards.
Assist the DRC logistics unit with the technical evaluation of the bids for those works
Supervise the construction of the facilities on a day-to-day basis
Conduct final inspections and recommend payments to contractors based on measured works
Take into consideration the following aspects: Fire breaks, drainage systems, Sphere standards, accessibility, and environmental concerns
Ensure the Quality Control of the implemented activities.
Ensure maintenance of existing DRC facilities; assist the Support Office with ensuring repairs and routine maintenance is conducted on all DRC facilities
Provide technical support for possible environmental engineering projects such as check dams and water pans
Carry-out technical assessments
Monitor and certify progress of works according to work schedules indicated in contracts, verify completion rates in order to release milestone payments to contractors
Follow up of budget and costs for all assigned projects
Regular reporting to Area Manager by copying RIC (Regional Infrastructure Manager) as per agreed format (monthly, quarterly, and yearly)
Participate in relevant meetings
Perform other related tasks as instructed by DRC Area Manager
Construction Officer Job Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or higher in Architecture, Civil, Environmental, or Structural Engineering, or in Building and Construction
Minimum 5 years working experience in the field of building and construction; experience must include design, BoQ creation, call for bids, bid analysis, contractor selection, monitoring of all day-to-day construction activities, facilitating payment to contractors, and evaluation through defects and liability period
Demonstrated understanding of engineering, architectural, and other construction drawings
Demonstrated understanding of building methods and elements of a construction project
Demonstrated understanding of AutoCad software
Decisive individual, works well under pressure, particularly when faced with unexpected events or delays
Must have good interpersonal skills and personal integrity
Possess good analytical, writing, and communication skills in English
Ability to work in an economically unstable and geographically harsh environment
Although not required, candidates with previous NGO experience in a refugee setting have an advantage
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