Myanmar: Shelter Officer

Working area: Mrauk U, Minbya and Kyauktaw Townships of Rakhine State, Myanmar

Responsible to: Camp Coordination and Camp Management (CCCM)/Protection Coordinator

Period of assignment: With immediate effect, ending 31 December 2015

Living conditions: Non-family posting, shared housing with other staff or in a Guesthouse / Hotel

Duties and Responsibilities:

The main responsibility of the Shelter Officer is to assist the CCCM/Protection Coordinator in the construction of shelters for the IDPs and other support activities. She/he is to be conversant with humanitarian principles, core humanitarian standards and strategic approaches of LWF. Considering the conflict sensitivity of the area, the Shelter Officer should adequately incorporate “do-no-harm” principles at all times. The incumbent must sign the LWF Code of Conduct, Abuse of Power and Declaration on Child Protection.

Following are the specific roles and responsibilities:

· With Shelter Construction Committees conduct routine review of shelter construction;

· Revise and submit shelter construction plan to the supervisor for approval;

· Ensure that shelter construction and related activities lead towards empowerment of the IDPs;

· Mobilize Assistant Engineers and Shelter Construction Supervisors to verify quality and quantity of materials delivered, maintain stock book and recommend for payments;

· Mobilize Assistant Engineers and Shelter Construction Supervisors to ensure quality shelter construction prepare shelter completion report and recommend for payments;

· Maintain appropriate communication with all units/functions in LWF Myanmar Sittwe Field Office required for the smooth implementation;

· Attend meetings locally called upon by Government departments, UN Agencies, INGOs, LNGOs, IDP Committees, and Host Communities;

· Conduct regular on-site visits, results-based monitoring and provide necessary support to the staff;

· Prepare routine reports and submit to the Supervisor;

· Design and facilitate training for shelter care and maintenance; and

· Undertake other tasks as assigned by the CCCM/Protection Coordinator and/or Project Coordinator.

Authority:

· Member of the PMT (LWF Rakhine Team); Day to day management all assigned staff;

Required Qualifications/Experience:

· Bachelor Degree;

· At least 3 years’ experience in construction procurement processes and management of construction sites;

· Experience in community development.

Working conditions:

· The political and inter-ethnic tensions might occasionally turn violent.

· Local groups watch the actions of INGO staff carefully. Cultural sensitivity and conservative living habits are very important.

· Security guidelines and precautions provided by LWF Myanmar and UNDSS must be followed.

· Although the posting is challenging, safety and security policies are in place and risks are minimal, and easily mitigated with the right mind set and respectful behavior.

· Very good working relationships exist with the Government Departments and host Ministry and other UN/INGOs.

· A hard working, committed and dedicated team is in place. English communication is a challenge.

· The project is an emergency humanitarian project and therefore the employee is on 24 hour call. To compensate this situation R&R leave to Yangon is provisioned required in between every 12 weeks of work.

· The employee will be housed with other international staff in a basic furnished house in Rakhine State or accommodation will be provided in a Hotel.

· There are many restaurants and stores and most things needed for a reasonable living are available in Sittwe or other project areas or can be obtain during visits to Yangon.

· Project vehicles and drivers are for office use as a priority but may be used in the off hours with permission of the Project Coordinator.

· Office facilities with work station and all necessary equipment and materials are provided.

· Much can be and is being accomplished to assist the IDPs, host communities, nearby villages and other conflict affected population in the Rakhine State.

Applicants are required to be in sympathy with the core values of our organization.

Applications should be sent in English, accompanied by the names and e-mail addresses of three persons who know the applicant professionally, to:

Aline Ritchie

Head of Human Resources

The Lutheran World Federation

e-mail:LWF_HRoffice@lutheranworld.org