Danish Red Cross
Job Description
Position Title: Construction & Logistics Delegate
Region: Asia
Duty Station: Lamjung, Nepal
Head of Region: Bjarke Skaanning
Country Coordinator: Mariana Liptuga
Contract length: 01/12/2015 – 03/07/2016
Date Completed: 23.09.2015
Purpose
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To contribute to develop the Nepal Red Cross Society (NRCS) and Danish Red Cross (DRC) partnership through the Relief & Recovery to Earthquake
Affected Populations in Nepal Programme
To support and advise the NRCS in school rehabilitation/retrofitting activities, carrying out material procurement and in ensuring quality control of all
rehabilitation works
To assist NRCS in optimising logistics activities related to the school rehabilitation and training
Key responsibilities and
time consumption in %
Programme Development &
Implementation
50 %
Main tasks
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Jointly with NRCS engineers develop a standardized methodology (technical documentation, implementation and
knowledge transfer plans) for the classrooms retrofitting in coordination with stakeholders and experts involved in similar
activities
Provide technical and participatory advise to the NRCS engineers involved in the programme's construction or retrofitting
activities and ensure quality assurance of all construction/retrofitting work
Support NRCS to ensure the technical documentation of the developed methodology is duly approved and endorsed by
relevant authorities (DoE, Public works, NSET) and partners (Education cluster)
Provide technical support to NRCS in development of the necessary technical training contents and materials for the local
masons and workers to implement classrooms retrofitting
Support NRCS to develop an advocacy plan for retrofitting methodology replication in other district locations as required
If still relevant, participate in the school selection process in coordination with the other programme components
counterparts and DRC delegates
Jointly with NRCS engineers identify for each school the WASH needs and design the necessary intervention to meet
industry and accessibility (children, people with disabilities, elderly etc.) standards
In coordination with the DRC Country Office support NRCS local chapters to establish a sound logistics plan for
procurement, warehousing, distribution of construction materials and evacuation centre equipment to the different school
locations
Provide technical inputs to selection, area planning, mobilisation and training of local community workers (masons) and
helpers for the school retrofitting and WASH activities
Advise NRCS in development of information and communication tools to socialise, disseminate and advocate the
retrofitting methodology to communities for use also in ‘building back better’ approaches to permanent housing
Act as main responsible for the functionality of the DRC field base in Lamjung, assisted by the DRC admin/finance officer
Perform any other programme related tasks that may be necessary or assigned by the DRC Country Coordinator
Programme Monitoring and
Evaluation
20 %
Reporting
10 %
Partnership and Capacity
Development
10 %
Financial Management
10 %
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Establish a clear monitoring and reporting scheme with the NRCS field engineers, staff and volunteers for all technical
activities around a standardised quality control framework
Jointly with NRCS engineers monitor all construction and retrofitting related activities in line with the programme (detailed
quality control, progress and achievements)
Undertake regular field-visits to the programme component’s sites with NRCS counterparts
Undertake programme risk analysis and contribute to development of mitigation measures
Support midterm and end of programme evaluations, e.g. prepare ToR, transparent procedure for selection of evaluator,
interviews/meetings, and participate in field trips for the review/evaluation teams
Support NRCS in development and timely submission of programme reports as required/specified in the Development
Contract with NRCS and grant agreements/contracts with donors and consortium partners
Draft programme and monitoring reports, and provide inputs/comments to review/evaluation reports
Support NRCS to ensure a systematic filing of all technical and operational documentation
Develop programme promotion materials to the DRC Regional Office (RO), DRC HQ and the donors
Contribute and assist NRCS in strengthening its strategic approaches and technical capacities in the area of construction,
building safety standards, SOPs and logistics planning
Support NRCS in strengthening of coordination, cooperation and networking with movement partners, authorities,
humanitarian actors and donors (as requested by DRC CO)
Support NRCS in developing its capacity for programme management
Jointly with NRCS and DRC field staff manage administrative, logistics and budgeting processes in line with DRC and NRCS
financial and operational procedures
Contribute to and support NRCS and DRC field staff in participatory budget revision and reconciliation activities
Conduct regular budget monitoring, contribute to the preparation and timely submission of quarterly fund requests and
financial reports as required
Power of decision-making in relation to the tasks
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Daily budget responsibility of programme budgets in line with financial guidelines and donor requirements
Decision-maker (from DRC side) in relation to programme component implementation in close coordination with NRCS and partners, in line with standard
operational procedures and DRC international and regional strategy and under the supervision of the DRC Country Coordinator/Head of Region
Communication in relation to the tasks
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Daily communication with NRCS counterparts, in line with the DRC partnership approach
Regular communication with the DRC Country Coordinator (and Head of Region if necessary)
Regular communication with in-country stakeholders and DRC delegates and DRC Country Office staff, as relevant
The delegate is obliged to stay updated on DRC standard operational procedures
Communicate need for support to the International Support Department in close cooperation with the DRC Country Coordinator
Competences requirements
Educational background
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University degree in structural / civil engineering or architecture
Required working experience and skills
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At least 5 years working experience on construction projects
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At least 2 years working in emergency or recovery operations in remote rural settings
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Demonstrated capacity and experience in procurement / logistic management in a challenging recovery context (erratic or absence of transport infrastructure,
multiplicity of the intervention areas, difficult climatic and geographical conditions)
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Capacity to produce reinforced concrete technical designs and structural drawings
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Knowledge of applicable construction codes and standards
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Experience in project management involving community driven construction processes is considered a strong asset
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Strong budget planning and financial management skills
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Excellent command of oral and written English
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Excellent computer skills, knowledge of construction / architectural programmes is considered mandatory
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Skills and command of mapping software is considered an asset
Additional assets
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Professional experience in WASH and DRR
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Experience working with the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement
Personal abilities
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Willingness to work extensively in remote and isolated rural areas
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Willingness and ability to cope with frequent off-road travels, basic living conditions and limited access to means of communication (internet, phone)
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Sense of initiative and responsibility
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Ability to work independently as well as in a team, and to work diligently and in stressful environments
Expected results
In line with the DRC Vision, strategic priorities, international and regional strategies:
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Programme component objectives realised as agreed with the DRC Country Coordinator and approved by the Head of Region
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Capacities of the NRCS in construction/engineering/logistics and programme management strengthened as agreed with the NRCS and the DRC Country
Coordinator
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Achieve agreed results as formulated in the DRC yearly Result Based Contract
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Partnership with the NRCS and partners developed in line with regional and country strategic priorities and agreements
Revision of the job description
The description of responsibilities and tasks in this job description is indicative. It is the responsibility of the incumbent to be an active and supportive member of
the regional team and the Red Cross as such. This means that the incumbent may be asked to take on additional responsibilities and tasks that are not described
herein. If the changes in responsibilities and tasks constitute more than 25% of the working hours over a period of time, the incumbent or the line manager can
suggest a revision of the job description.