Spatial Planner at Peace Winds Japan

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manages, maintains and updates a complex computerized asset management system and databases to facilitate and expedite the usability, accuracy, integrity and availability of data for camps planning and space utilization purposes.
• Coordinates the development of space inventory data; manages information to analyze current space and camps planning. Makes recommendations to integrate into master plan, strategic plan and facilities planning issues.
• Performs needs assessments for determining actual facilities, land use and space characteristics; develops space utilization recommendations and solutions to unique project planning, engineering and administrative problems as needed.
• Supervises and trains professional technical staff; oversees work and coordinates daily workflow in office. Provides direction to team members on project plans and leadership in training staff; sets priorities and makes changes as appropriate to optimize resources and meet deadlines.
• Periodically inspects projects to ensure availability of space and accurate inventory; conducts monthly space audits to determine space needs and priorities for required changes to allow work progress in a sequential order.
• Acts as a liaison with donors and Partners regarding accuracy of data and details of project requirements; works with users and management to obtain information and develop an understanding of needs; recommends solutions utilizing technology.
• Responds to various requests for reports and documentation concerning the functional use of facilities and space to assist in short and long range planning.
• Establishes and implements methods, systems and procedures to systematically collect, update and measure data integrity related to project planning, design and construction of facilities.
• Manages data and construction documents including camps space standards, drawings, specifications, camps maps, records and correspondence.
• Prepares plans for Master Plan of physical facilities which identify major land uses, building sites, location of utilities, flood control, open and recreational spaces, community and residential impact.
• Performs any other related duties as assigned

General Employees’ Obligations and Responsibilities

• The Employer stipulates the right to assign the Employee any other kind of work derived from his/her specialization. In case of urgent work and such like the Employee may be asked to work overtime as well as during public and other holidays.
• Deliver project objectives within time, resource and budget constraints.
• Correctness and completeness of given tasks.
• The Employee takes over the responsibility for all entrusted material or cash. The Employee is obligated to cover all damages or losses caused by his carelessness.
• Maintain confidentiality of all information gained from employment within, not publicly.
• Representing and upholding the values, policies and procedures of PWJ at all times.
• Your schedule is subject to change at any time according to the organization needs.
• Behave in a professional manner at all the times with the understanding that the public associates your behavior with PWJ.

Qualifications & Professional Experience

• 6 years’ relevant experience with Undergraduate degree in in architecture, urban design, urban planning, environmental studies, building construction technology or a closely related field. 10 years’ experience for diploma holders.
• Hands on experience in space/urban/camp planning and design management of buildings.
• Demonstrated knowledge, skill and ability to manage computer-based facilities and space management systems, including use of GIS and CAD.
• Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and methods of Space Management.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to work effectively with vendors, staff and users at all levels.
• Wide ranging skills in such areas as planning, leadership, decision-making and administration.
• Ability to provide study reports, technical documentation, papers and/or project plans for technical staff members.
• Considerable knowledge of camp planning, space inventory and management.
• In-depth knowledge of AutoCAD, Archibus, Adobe Photoshop, internet, Web-Editing, Microsoft Office and Windows products.
• Ability to read, understand and interpret blueprints.
• Technical experience in database systems development and maintenance.

Other knowledge, additional competences

• Ability to communicate well in English and prepare technical reports.
• Ability to work in a team under intense emergency condition while respecting the cultural diversity
• Ability to work for long hours, and has extensive knowledge of Camp terrain and routing patterns.
• Reliable, honest and has good organizational skills.
• Commitment to and understanding of PWJ Vision, Mission and Values.