Reconstruction Coordinator

Reconstruction Coordinator
HELP - Hilfe zur Selbsthilfe Germany
Location: Nias/ Indonesia
Last Date: May 30, 2008
Email: markert@help-ev.de

2 Reconstruction Coordinators Nias, Indonesia
HELP is a german non-governmental charity organisation. HELP was founded in 1981 after the wake of the war in Afghanistan and the hereby caused refugee crisis. Until today HELP has continuously extend its humanitarian work to other countries. Aid is given regardless of race, creed or nationality of the recipients without adverse distinction of any kind.

In Indonesia, HELP has been present since December 2004 and has opened several field offices on the Island of Nias. The main rehabilitation activities are in the area of construction and livelihood.

Concernig our relief programme in Nias/ Indonesia we are looking for a
2 Reconstruction Coordinators

to start in June for at least 7 Month with option for extension.
Description of position: The Reconstruction Coordinators will be responsible for the implementation of all technical issues in the reconstruction process of housing for a certain beneficiary group (Cluster) within the Reconstruction Programme of HELP in Nias.

Duty station: Field office in the project area, frequent travels for supervision in the field
Reporting: The Reconstruction Coordinator reports to the Project Coordinator of the particular Reconstruction Project of HELP

Responsibilities: The Reconstruction Coordinator will be responsible for the implementation of the reconstruction activities including all technical issues in the construction process of housing for certain beneficiary groups (Cluster), in close cooperation with and involving the local authorities and beneficiaries within the project.

Contract duration: 7 months with possibility of extension (depends on the programmeruntime)
Start date: June 2008

Breakdown of tasks:

• Technical supervision and control of all construction related activities implemented by beneficiary groups
• Safeguarding the continuous participation of the beneficiaries, including advisory service to the beneficiaries on the reconstruction process
• Preparation of technical documentation
• Supervision of construction and intermediate and final inspections
• Certification of technical acceptance on behalf of HELP in cooperation with all official authorities
• Budget control and financial reporting
• Cooperation with relevant international and national NGOs working in the project-area
• Supervision and coordination of local staff

Qualifications, knowledge and experience

• Graduated in a technical subject or similar professional background
• Experience in large-scale, complex infrastructure project management (private, public or NGO/humanitarian sector)
• Some years of this experience should have been in a developing country
• Strong ability to manage and lead local employees
• Strong planning, organizational and report skills
• Available to start in June 2008
• Willing to live under field conditions
• Good sense of humor, stress resistant, good communicator
• You must support your detailed CV and cover letter with reference letters and the contact details of at least two recent professional referees

Please send Applications (Cover letter, CV) per Email to:
Mrs. Heike Markert, markert@help-ev.de
Mr. Henning Kronenberger, kronenberger@help-ev.de
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