Danish Refugee Council - Tanzania
Job Vacancy – Shelter Engineer
Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is an international non-governmental organization which
provides assistance and promotes durable solutions for refugees and internally displaced
people, on the basis of humanitarian principles and human rights.
Danish Refugee Council is a new humanitarian actor in Tanzania. As part of the Burundian
Refugee Response in Tanzania, DRC will implement in the sectors of camp management,
protection and shelter/ small infrastructure.
In order to fulfill DRCs new operations in Tanzania, we are opening the following position for
a Tanzania national:
Under the supervision of the Shelter & Small Infrastructure Manager the Shelter Engineer
will contribute with the implementation of DRC shelter activities in Nduta and Mtendeli
Refugee Camps in Tanzania.
Tasks and responsibilities of the position:
 Contribute to the development of camp shelter strategies and participate in the
development of relevant community construction projects;
 Contribute to development of next shelter phase for in the camp including
construction of an transitional mud brick shelter prototype;
 Upgrading of 500 emergency shelters for people with special needs (PSN)
 Implement technical direction and ensure high technical quality of projects;
 Represent DRC in working groups and other coordination functions in the camp as
and when necessary;
 Liaise and collaborate with relevant local authorities and other key stakeholders;
 Provide technical specifications and B&Q as required;
 Provide regular shelter progress reports;
 Develop and manage project budget in cooperation with the Shelter and Small Scale
Infrastructure Manager.
 Mentor and ensure capacity building of project staff and transfer key skills.
Requirements:
 Minimum 3 years of experience from a senior level project implementation position in
a humanitarian/recovery context
 Experience from working in complex and rural contexts
 Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
 Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile
 Fluency in English, both written and verbal
 Previous work experience with a national/international NGO
Terms of Employment:
Salary and conditions in accordance with DRC’s Terms of Employment for National Staff in
Tanzania and based on UNHCR Tanzania’s salary scale for IP National Staff.
Duration of employment: 6 months with possible extension based on performance and
funding availability.
Location: Kibondo, Tanzania
Application process
Interested candidates should submit their application including cover letter and updated CV
in English addressed to the DRC Kibondo Office at the reception gate in the JKT
Recreational Centre in Kibondo or by email to drctanzania@gmail.com
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis before the deadline, and interviews will be
held as suitable candidates present themselves. Deadline for applications is 26 of October
2015.
We encourage all qualified candidates to apply irrespective of origin, gender or age. For
further information about Danish Refugee Council, please go to www.drc.dk.