Shelter community mobilizer -Amhara, Ethiopia

About Samaritan’s Purse

Samaritan’s Purse is a nondenominational evangelical Christian organization providing spiritual and physical aid to hurting people around the world. Since 1970, Samaritan’s Purse has helped meet needs of people who are victims of war, poverty, natural disasters, disease, and famine. Samaritan’s Purse is privileged to be part of the humanitarian effort in Ethiopia and legally registered as foreign charity to work in Ethiopia since October 08, 2018.

Open Position:  1

Job Summary 

A shelter community mobilizer will be involved in the supervision of skilled labour, mobilization of construction materials and other volunteers in the field and will oversee the construction activities that occur on the worksite. He or she will plan, oversee, and implement construction efforts at work sites and report to the Shelter coordinator. The position is required to closely work with carpenters, local authority’s, community leaders, community members and all other concerned stakeholders to ensure proper and timely implementation of project activities with regard to assurance of quality and stewardship. The shelter community mobilizer in assigned areas of supervision reports to Shelter coordinator.

Key Responsibilities

§   Supervise the mobilization of construction materials, construction activities of the transitional shelter /infrastructure projects interventions which includes the construction of homes, and latrine.

§  Monitor quality of construction activities throughout construction phases including the receiving materials, mobilization to village center, ensuring the measurement, the shape and availability of soil or stone during digging

§  Monitor and check to ensure the standard of bar schedule for concrete slab, ensure and monitor the site construction activities.

§  Supervise the structural work of construction such as roofing, supper structure, door fixing, drainage etc.

§  Supervise team leader/volunteer & skilled labour work including their presence on site (time keeping) proper use of materials, proper deployment of their crew

§  Supervise materials are being delivered on site, as per agreed quantity and quality and its proper utilization and prepare distribution list.

§  Assist the Shelter Officer in providing input such as taking measurement and assist in preparation of construction costing sheet (House, Toilet cost sheet etc.) and budgeting

§  Assist the shelter officer, Coordinator and Manager co in other preparation and facilitation work as needs

§  Report weekly progress and challenges to the Shelter coordinator

Skills Required

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Attention to detail, anticipation and follow up are core values of the job function while maintaining the highest levels of confidentiality regarding contracts and salaries.

2.       Possesses strong organizational and problem-solving skills.

3.       Must be a self-starter and internally driven to success and hard work.

4.       Possesses strong cross-cultural communication skills, both written and verbal.

5.       Must be a humble team player.

6.       Ability to be flexible and adaptable.

7.       Willingness spend the majority of time in the field.

8.       Knowledge of computer systems and its applications such as Word, Excel and Outlook.

9.       Must have analytical and report writing skills

10.   High level of integrity and stewardship.

11.   Committed to the SP values and ethics.

Education / Experience Needed

• Bachelor’s degree preferred (in civil engineering or construction technology and management,)
• Minimum of 1 years in the construction industry,
• Excellent organization and planning skills to prioritize and balance work.
• Great verbal and written communication skills
• Computer proficient, with experience in MS Excel, Project, and Word
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

LANGUAGE 

§  Amharic

§  English.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral diagram, or schedule form.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit.  The employee frequently is required to stand; walk and run; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

·       The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be exposed to loud noises around the maintenance and construction workshops.

·       May travel in country with exposure to communicable diseases, hot and humid weather conditions.

·       Work in a security context that is fluid

SAFEGUARDING COMMITMENT

The employee is required to carry out his/her duties in accordance with Samaritan’s Purse Safeguarding policy and Code of conduct.

Employee should remain alert and responsive to any child and adult safeguarding risks, acquire relevant knowledge and skills, which will enable him/her to promote strong safeguarding practices, understand the child and adult safeguarding policy and procedures, and conduct his/herself in a manner consistent with the Safeguarding Policy