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 28^th, 2020

(Only short-listed candidates will be notified)

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