The Shelter and Infrastructure Coordinator is part of IMC Ethiopia WASH & Shelter team. The role is responsible for overall Shelter and Community Infrastructure programme strategy, quality and development. The role provides technical guidance, quality monitoring and support to the Shelter and Community Infrastructure teams operating in the field. The shelter and infrastructure coordinator will be responsible for coordinating with the internal IMC sector teams, including protection, GBV, WASH, and MEAL; as well as the external communication including the Inter Sectoral Coordination Groups (ISCG), sector technical working groups, donors and relevant UN agencies. The Shelter and Infrastructure Coordinator will maybe co-chair the Site Development Technical Working Group. The Shelter and Infrastructure Coordinator will also have a role in supporting the emergency planning and preparedness activities and moving the IMC response towards a rights and demand driven approach. The shelter & infrastructure coordinator will report to country Senior WASH Manager

The IMC seeks Shelter and Infrastructure Coordinator focusing on Shelter & ENFI response for its Oromia Region, EH Zone Shelter program, to be based in East Harerge

Role and Responsibilities:

Minor shelter and rehabilitation/Small-scale infrastructure projects in various locations:

• In collaboration with the IMC Senior country WASH Manager , conduct assessments and ensure proper development of the designs, scope of works, technical specifications, bill of quantities, internal cost estimates and other related construction documents prior to implementation in various project municipalities;
• Ensure proper documentation is obtained by relevant departments and liaise with relevant departments regarding inspections and standards to be met;

Full construction:

• Prepare and/or assess structural calculations for loads in all structure positions: Foundations, columns, beams, slabs including technical specifications and bill of quantities all structural elements (Concrete, Steel)
• Assist in monitoring external Contractors’ compliance with contractual arrangements and building standards
• In collaboration with the IMC Shelter & infrastructure engineer coordinate monitoring, identification of issues, progress tracking and quality control of ongoing works
• Coordinate and evaluate construction progress through monitoring/inspection field visits in the project area to ensure that delays and/or problems are properly addressed and as needed propose and initiate remedial actions for compliance;
• Coordinate with Log team  to track BoQ expenditures and perform quality control of IPC documentation including measurement books;
• Produce weekly technical progress reports and make recommendations for further improvement;
• Ensure IMC Management is kept informed of all construction activities, delays, and other relevant issues at all times

Monitoring and reporting

• Monitor minor shelter/rehabilitation and construction activities
• Provide Management with analytical support to assess impact of the project interventions and provide support to project monitoring and evaluation;
• Ensure construction activities are on track in the absence of direct supervisor; report daily on important issues
• that require supervisor feedback and decision-making;

Administration and logistics

• Carry out ad-hoc translation, interpretation, administrative and logistical tasks related to project activities as assigned
• Assist in preparing technical specifications for construction activities in collaboration with Procurement staff

Any other duties assigned by IMC in order to meet the objectives of the project

To be successful in this role we expect the following:

Required

• At least 2 years of professional work experience as a Structural Engineer including design, calculations, technical specifications, bill of quantities and supervision in shelter/construction interventions;
• Experience supervising implementation of construction projects by external contractors including quality checking desired
• Knowledge of construction methods, materials and regulations
• Demonstrated ability to liaise with professionals from other disciplines
• University degree  in Civil Engineering, OR  in Structural Engineering
• Fluency in both oral and written English,
• Computer skills: AutoCAD and/or ArchiCAD, Tower, ArmCAD or similar structure calculations software, solid knowledge of MS Office (Power Point, Word and Excel)
• Able to live and work with a multicultural team under difficult conditions

Ethical Conduct for IMC Staff

The International Medical Corps maintains a code of standards of conduct that shall govern the performances of its employees engaged in the award and administration of contracts. No employee, officer, or agent shall participate in the selection, award, or administration of a contract supported /by donor funds if a real or apparent conflict of interest would be involved. Such a conflict would arise when the employee, officer, or agent, any member of his or her immediate family, his or her partner, or an organization which employs or is about to employ any of the parties indicated above, has a financial or other interest in the firm selected for an award. IMC officers, employees, or agents shall neither solicit nor accept gratuities, favors, or anything of monetary value from contractors, or parties to sub-agreements. These standards shall provide for disciplinary actions to be applied for violations of such standards by IMC officers, employees, or agents.