Deadline: 27 September 2015
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Shelter Specialist-ERF Project based in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
UNDP works in more than 170 countries and territories, helping to achieve the eradication of poverty, and the reduction of inequalities and exclusion.
Key Job Responsibilities
The Shelter Specialist will perform the following functions-
- Participate in needs assessments after events or disasters in the context of UNDP’s cluster lead and coordination role for Early Recovery and Shelter clusters,
- Planning and implementation of shelter/infrastructure/technical aspects of recovery projects,
- Cooperation in impact assessments of recovery projects,
- Documentation of best practice in the shelter/infrastructure sector,
- Develop action plans to ensure timely and effective delivery of shelter support and other program components.
- Assigning roles and responsibilities among partners and other stakeholders,
- Assist local administrations and implementing partners to set priorities in the reconstruction and recovery programs, considering available resources and limited timeframes for implementation,
- Assist the local authorities on the technical project elaboration, the supervision of ongoing construction works, and the technical acceptance/handover of realized projects, in order to work with regular legal and professional standards.
- Follow effective monitoring mechanism for shelter related and other support delivery and progress mapping,
- Supervise the implementation and ensure adherence to common guidelines for identification of beneficiaries, the standards for reconstruction, new construction and other program components, as well as for implementation procedures,
- Provide managerial oversight to smooth implementation of UNDP assisted recovery and reconstruction projects in disaster –affected areas, with special focus on shelter related issues,
- Produce and regularly submit progress reports on projects. Consolidate reports and provide feedback on the findings/recommendations of reports provided by implementing partners and other sources.
- Participate in the UNDAF Pillar 5 (Disaster Management and Climate Change Thematic Group) as relevant.
- In the context of development – oriented early recovery, contribute in instituting “sheltering as a process” under the disaster risk management practice area,
- Develop and promote a more systematic policy approach in disaster induced shelter management in Bangladesh,
- Through consultation with stakeholders contribute to build up dialogue and partnership with relevant agents in the development context, such as civil society, NGOs, private sector actors, institutional and multi-institutional partners, etc.,
- In the context of policy development, institute and advocate for a more gender sensitive shelter development and management system,
- Organize and manage consultative meetings with relevant government agencies/ departments, NGOs and other relevant stakeholders to finalize action plans to ensure effective delivery of shelter related supports,
- Provide technical input in the management of Shelter Cluster on behalf of UNDP,
- Contribute to develop demonstration models of hazard specific disaster resilient habitat, as appropriate,
- Create awareness among Disaster Management Committees (DMC’s) across levels on relevant aspects of disaster resilient shelter,
- Conduct comprehensive and participatory needs assessments involving affected communities, local government authorities, implementing partners, with special emphasis on the shelter needs from immediate to long term.
- Support improvement of shelter/early recovery relevant procurement processes,
- Participate as relevant in UNDP Emergency Core Group and assist to elaborate appropriate disaster preparedness and SURGE mechanisms and expert resource deployment systems for disaster situations,
- Participate in technical and financial evaluation committees for bids, and proposals as required
- Address the immediate shelter needs of the disaster affected population and enable them to return to their homes.
- Contribute to economic recovery and restoration of livelihoods by boosting construction activities and rebuilding infrastructure, work places, etc. destroyed or affected by disaster
- Support policy development and adoption of relevant practice and procedures for long – term rehabilitation and reconstruction of housing, infrastructure and other relevant sectors in Bangladesh
- Provide input to the Bangladesh Shelter Cluster in development of structural mitigation measures to improve the resistance of structures to future disasters.
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants must have-
- Degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture or Relevant/Related field at Masters level (preferable to have disaster management experience).
- Minimum of 5 to 7 years of experience including 3 years in the field of construction and rehabilitation of emergency, transitional and permanent shelter with international organizations. Experience in Project Formulation, Monitoring and Evaluation will be an added advantage.
- Experience in the usage of construction/engineering and designing software and office software packages advantageous to monitoring.
- Other skills-
- Ability to think clearly and analytically
- Ability to plan own work, setting priorities and completing it under pressure or when faced with competing demands.
- A sound knowledge of monitoring settlement improvement activities (housing, embankment rehabilitation etc.) for poor communities
- Excellent in report writing and communication skills (verbal and written) in English and Bangla.
- Ability to use Microsoft Office for reporting, and presentation.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted through online process.
For more information, please visit UNDP.
