Role & Responsibilities
The Shelter Project Manager plans, develops, monitors and evaluate assigned shelter projects while assessing shelter needs, designing projects, writing proposals, initiating and effectively managing and reporting on the projects in line with the objectives, timeframe and budget. Provide technical support, leadership and strategic direction; meet quality standards in shelter delivery, encourage beneficiary participation, liaise with other stakeholders and manage and train shelter staff.
Project Overview
Medair is responding to the influx of refugees from the Tigray region of Ethiopian into Sudan. We are currently operating in one refugee resettlement area. We are operating in the sectors of Shelter construction, NFI distributions and DRR. We have been selected as a transitional shelter partner for UNHCR in for 2021 to build 200 tukuls and, for the first half of 2022, 650 tukuls. We expect to continue that partnership in 2023. Additionally, we are working host communities surrounding the refugee camps that have been severely affected by recent flooding with DDR programming. The host community project includes the creation of community-based intervention following the PASSA method. We expect to increase our DRR programming in 2023. Furthermore, we are looking for opportunities of growth in other states in Sudan.
Workplace & Conditions
Medair field-based position in Gadaref State, Sudan.
Starting Date / Initial Contract Details
As soon as possible. Full time, 12 months with the possibility of an extension.
Key Activity Areas
Shelter Project Management
Staff Management
Financial Management
Communication and Coordination
Logistics
Quality Management
Team Spiritual Life
This job description covers the main tasks that are anticipated. Other tasks may be assigned as necessary.
All new deploying international staff to Medair’s country programmes (and other roles which require field travel) should be fully vaccinated with a WHO-approved COVID vaccine, supported with a COVID vaccination certificate as evidence.
Before you apply
Please ensure you are fully aware of the:
a) Medair organizational values
b) Medair is committed to safeguarding the protection of beneficiaries, volunteers, staff and partners, and particularly children. Therefore, we do not employ staff whose background we understand to be unsuitable for working with children. Medair staff are required to give the utmost respect to, and comply with, Medair’s accountability policies and best practices.
c) Medair Relief & Recovery Orientation Course (ROC) (which forms part of the recruitment selection process for field positions).
Application Process
To apply, go to this vacancy on our Medair Page.
Please do not make multiple applications. We will not review email applications. Only English-language applications / CVs will be reviewed.
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