Jobs at Peace Winds Japan

Purpose of the Position

• PWJ is seeking a highly skilled and motivated individual with a civil and structural engineering background, coupled with extensive experience in shelter planning and construction supervision. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in the planning and construction of shelters for new settlements within refugee camps. They will oversee all aspects of shelter planning and construction, including design, supervision of construction activities, and preparation of Bills of Quantities (BoQs). Additionally, the successful candidate will serve as the assistant engineer to the program engineer, providing valuable support in project management and coordination.

Key Responsibilities:

• Shelter Planning: Develop comprehensive plans for new settlements within refugee camps, considering factors such as topography, climate, and available spaces and existing utilities.
• Design Development: Utilize engineering principles and software tools to create innovative and cost-effective shelter designs that meet the needs of displaced populations, prepare tendering documents including Bills of Quantities (BoQs): detailing the materials, labor, and equipment required for shelter construction projects, Terms of reference (ToRs) while ensuring transparency and accountability in project budgeting.
• Construction Oversight: Support the program engineer in supervising construction activities, monitoring progress, and addressing technical challenges encountered during implementation.
• Quality Control: Conduct regular site inspections to verify the quality of construction workmanship and materials, identifying any deviations from approved designs and recommending corrective measures.
• Assistant Engineer Role: Collaborate closely with the program engineer and WASH Coordinator to support project management activities, including procurement, quality assurance, and stakeholder coordination.
• Reporting and Documentation: Maintain detailed records of project activities, progress reports, and technical documentation in compliance with organizational standards and donor requirements.
• Quality Assurance: Implement robust quality assurance measures to monitor the construction process and ensure that all constructions meet relevant building codes and standards.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or construction engineering.
• Minimum of 3 years of hands on experience in shelter planning and construction, with a focus on humanitarian or development projects.
• Proficiency in engineering design software such as AutoCAD, Revit, SAP2000, ETABS or similar.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize competing demands effectively.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in multicultural settings.
• Familiarity with construction management principles and practices, including scheduling, budgeting, and quality assurance.
• Experience in supervising construction teams and managing construction contracts.
• Knowledge of budgeting and cost estimation techniques for infrastructure projects.
• Familiarity with humanitarian principles and standards, including Sphere Guidelines Commitment to humanitarian values and principles, with a passion for improving the lives of displaced populations.

Additional Desired Qualifications:

• Knowledge of sustainable construction practices and technologies.
• Familiarity with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software for spatial analysis and mapping.
• Ability to work in remote or challenging environments for extended periods.

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Position Overview:

• We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Spare Parts Technician to join our team. The Spare Parts Technician will be responsible for managing inventory, supervision of spare parts movements and control of Stock. This role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team. The role will corrdinate with other key workshop staff to ensure that the spare parts store is well managed.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Store & stock Management

• Manage the Workshop Spare Part Store (Store organization and space utilization).
• Receive, inspect, and store incoming spare parts in an organized manner
• Manage the spare part stock (supervision of spare parts movements & control of stocks).

Reporting

• Establish strong working coordination with the workshop key staff especially, (Workshop Officer, Workshop Service Advior) to ensure shortage of parts is well managed.
• Liase with the Workshop Service Advisor to ensure spare parts data is keyed daily into the ERP System.
• Produce stock analyses, documents, and reports upon request by management.

Store/Tool Management

• Organize and optimize the available store space to facilitate the storage and flux of parts in the store. Take appropriate action if space is becoming insufficient.
• Ensure the proper cleaning of the store.
• Take appropriate actions to improve spare part storage in the perspective of an improvement of the stock management (in coordination with the Workshop Officer).
• Organize the security of the stock by taking all appropriate measures. Limit stricly access to the Spare Part Store to authorized staff.
• Organize the transparent and efficient storage of old parts. Ensure that dispatching of spares to the Workshop is done in a timely manner.

Qualifications& Professional Experience

• Relevant Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Grade 1 Technician or Stock Management.
• Relevant experience in supervising spare parts, and tools store of similar size.
• Advanced computer literacy, data processing (Word, Excel, Access).
• Ability to work with the ERP system.
• Ability to communicate in English and Kiswahili and produce good reports.
• At least 5 years’ work experience in a comparable position with references.

Other knowledge, additional competences

• Sensitivity in handling and disposing of documents which may be important.
• Reliable, honest and has good organizational skills.
• Skilled in understanding the steady flow of parts and processes, from workshop requisition to release