Regional Construction Advisor -ESA at Save the Children

The ESA Regional Construction Adviser will be expected to:

• Implement the Construction Change Process, as per the workplan under the HPO Supply Chain Transformation, providing input and feedback into the change process through workstream lead.
• Provide technical support to programmes involving Construction through review of proposals, advising on quality assurance processes and safe programming for construction.
• Provide technical support to large emergency responses in the region
• Provide change support to other regions, under a deployment agreement

This role will also be expected to play a leadership role, through 360-degree support to colleagues and work to ensure that broader sector coordination mechanisms are functioning effectively. In most circumstances, the post holder will be expected to mentor and/or build capacity both international and national staff colleagues, this includes working with procurement to ensure construction plans/procurement plans are completed collaboratively so that high quality materials, assets, organisations can be sourced and vetted in a timely manner and follow the principles of procurement.In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the role holder may be expected to support the deployment of HST, act a backstop, or support short-term emergency response deployment, within limitations of workload.

In order to be successful, you will bring/have:

Essential

• MA/MSc/MEng or equivalent in Architecture, Planning, Civil or Structural engineering, construction, or another relevant subject, or equivalent field experience
• At least 7 years of professional experience in the built environment field
• At least 5 years' experience of working in a development / humanitarian context.
• Strong English language skills and ability to communicate clearly in both verbal and written form
• Demonstrable experience in diagnosing organisational challenges and delivering change
• Experience of site supervision and project management for construction
• Strong interpersonal skills and experience of mentoring and coaching staff to achieve their goals
• Advise on international best practice for building regulations for hazard resistance in non-engineered buildings.
• Commitment to, thorough understanding of, and able to train staff in participation and accountability approaches
• Demonstrated ability to set up monitoring & evaluation systems in large complex programmes.
• Proven ability of mentoring and coaching.
• Experience of developing and negotiating successful partnerships with institutional donors
• Ability to write clear and well-argued assessment and project reports
• Excellent communication skills; high level of written and spoken English
• Proven ability to influence change at an operational and strategic level.
• Politically and culturally sensitive with qualities of patience, tact and diplomacy
• The capacity and willingness to be extremely flexible and accommodating in difficult and sometimes insecure working circumstances.

Desired

• Experience of designing / leading emergency shelter responses.
• Previous experience of Construction project management across multiple locations
• Demonstrated ability to set up learning and development processes for a large team
• Experience of senior level representation, including coordination at national, SAG/TWG or govt level
• CAD Skills
• French, Portuguese, Arabic
• Structural design skills