Regional Construction Adviser
One (1) position based on Singapore or other SCI Countries in the region.
ROLE PURPOSE:
The Regional Construction Adviser will be expected to:
1. Implement the Construction Change Process, as per the workplan under the HPO
Supply Chain Transformation, leading with change in one CO pilot country,
providing input and feedback into the change process through workstream lead.
2. Provide technical support to programmes involving Construction through
review of proposals, advising on quality assurance processes ad safe
programming for construction.
3. Provide change support to other regions, under a deployment agreement
This role will also be expected to play a leadership role, through 360 degree
support to colleagues and work to ensure that broader sector coordination
mechanisms are functioning effectively. In most circumstances, the post holder
will be expected to mentor and/or build capacity both international and
national staff colleagues, this includes working with procurement to ensure
construction plans/procurement plans are completed collaboratively so that high
quality materials, assets, organisations can be sourced and vetted in a timely
manner and follow the principles of procurement.
In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the role holder may be expected
to support the deployment of HST, or support short-term emergency response
deployment within limitations of workload .may be expected to support the
deployment of HST, or support short-term emergency response deployment within
limitations of workload .
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Essential
* MA/MSc/MEng or equiv in Architecture, Planning, Civil or Structural
engineering, construction, or another relevant subject, or equivalent field
experience
* At least 7 years of professional experience in the built environment field
* At least 5 years' experience of working in a development / humanitarian
context.
* Strong English language skills and ability to communicate clearly in both
verbal and written form
* Demonstrable experience in diagnosing organisational challenges and
delivering change
* Experience of site supervision and project management for construction
* Strong interpersonal skills and experience of mentoring and coaching staff to
achieve their goals
* Advise on international best practice for building regulations for hazard
resistance in non-engineered buildings.
* Commitment to, thorough understanding of, and able to train staff in
participation and accountability approaches
* Demonstrated ability to set up monitoring & evaluation systems in large
complex programmes.
* Proven ability of mentoring and coaching.
* Experience of developing and negotiating successful partnerships with
institutional donors
* Ability to write clear and well-argued assessment and project reports
* Excellent communication skills; high level of written and spoken English
* Proven ability to influence change at an operational and strategic level.
* Politically and culturally sensitive with qualities of patience, tact and
diplomacy
* The capacity and willingness to be extremely flexible and accommodating in
difficult and sometimes insecure working circumstances.
Desirable
* Experience of designing / leading emergency shelter responses.
* Previous experience of Construction project management across multiple
locations
* Demonstrated ability to set up learning and development processes for a large
team
* Experience of senior level representation, including coordination at
national, SAG/TWG or govt level
* CAD Skills
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Closing date for application is up to February 28th, 2020
(Only short-listed candidates will be notified)
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