• Manage the assigned shelter upgradation project(s) in order to meet the project objectives within budget and within the allotted time frame.
• Provide strong leadership of the assigned shelter project(s), working to ensure both short and long-term positive impacts and outcomes for the beneficiaries, local authorities (where applicable) and local shelter staff.
• Develop and implement an appropriate and effective shelter upgradation strategy in consultation with other shelter staff and field managers.
• Set clear objectives and indicators for shelter activities in collaboration with the shelter staff, field managers and, where appropriate, with the local communities.
• Continuously monitor and supervise shelter activities, overseeing the technical design and execution and evaluating progress through outputs and impacts using both quantitative and qualitative data.
• Input into the integration of beneficiary participation and accountability in all aspects of the project.
• Manage manpower assigned to the shelter project(s), including day-to-day management, development and training, appraisals, etc.
• Facilitate regular meetings to assist information sharing between project staff, to ensure staff members are aware of project objectives and current work plans and to provide the opportunity for feedback.
• Provide coaching and technical supervision to staff in order to develop ownership and full responsibility for shelter activities.
• Manage the shelter budget for the assigned project(s) and ensure all expenses are according to budget and meet the CAID standards with regard to financial management, including accountability and good governance.
• Develop and maintain appropriate, regular, transparent and supportive communication structures with the assigned shelter team, CAID in-country managers nd other relevant stakeholders (e.g. beneficiaries, community leaders, local and national government officials, UN agencies and other NGOs), with the objective of ensuring good cooperation and partnerships.
• Participate in shelter coordination meetings and other working groups or meetings as required, representing Christian Aid and feeding back to the shelter staff and field managers on relevant issues.
• Monitor the logistics activities of shelter staff, particularly in relation to the purchasing of supplies and equipment for the assigned shelter activities.
• Ensure shelter projects are implemented in line with donor proposals and requirements

Qualifications

• Higher level qualification in a technical field, preferably in civil engineering or in another relevant field such as architecture / engineering / construction management; BSc / BEng in a relevant field desirable

Experience / Competencies

• Minimum 7 years post-qualification professional experience in a relevant field
• Management exper. in a construction context; technical construction skills within humanitarian setting
• Experience working in a construction / shelter programme in a developing country, preferably in a humanitarian context desirable
• Good numerical, report writing and administration skills
• Advanced planning, assessment and analytical skills desirable
• Knowledge and experience on the application of Sphere standards, Red Cross Code of Conduct, and Humanitarian Accountability Partnership standards.
• Capacity to work under pressure and manage personal stress levels
• Able to cope with basic living conditions in the field and during field trips and work in a multicultural team under difficult conditions
• Strong character traits, including emotional stability, adaptability, ability to handle stress, cultural and gender sensitivity, honesty, and physically fit
• Experience of working with and monitoring budgets and using spreadsheet for financial analysis and management.
• Must have a knowledge of the local area context
• Fluency in English and (Bangla desirable) language required.