Shelter Assistant at Rhema Care Integrated Development Centre

Rhema Care Integrated Development Centre is an integrated development agency working in Africa with the most vulnerable segments of society to promote gender responsive, participatory and rights-based approaches to development that improve sustainable livelihoods of deprived and hard-to-reach communities.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Shelter Assistant

Location: Ogoja, Cross River
Duration: 6 Months (Renewable)

Job Description

• The Shelter Assistant works directly under the supervision of the shelter officer, and assists in ensuring that the development of shelter strategies take into account the local context, age and gender, culture, climate, environmental protection available resources and skills.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Work with his/her line manager to ensure volunteer shelter monitors and construction schedule is accurate and achievable.
• Ensure timely delivery and documentation of construction materials.
• Supervise the construction of shelter and other infrastructures are in line with the approved design and bill of quantities.
• Responsible for managing carpenters working on assigned shelter
• Responsible for monitoring carpenters, masons, volunteers, and Persons of Concern participating in the construction
• Responsible for ensuring construction workers/carpenters leaders adhere to all policies and procedures
• Provide support to Shelter officer as needed to ensure the project schedule is met in a safe environment and in a quality manner.
• Patriciate in site planning as required.
• Ensure that all Rhema Care job sites are in full compliance with applicable shelter guidance.
• Perform other duties as required by program needs and requested by supervisor.
• Timely reporting, on a weekly and monthly basis, (identifying gaps, risks, and bottlenecks that can obstruct proper implementation of activities)
• Ensure documentation of project progress is ongoing
• Assist in preparing documentation for final handover and closure of the project.

General Requirements

• Candidates must have a minimum of OND or its equivalent in Engineering, Building Technology or other related disciplines.

Additional Skills Required:

• Good communication skills, both written and oral
• Open to, and tolerant of, other cultures and religion
• Ability to work well with minimal supervision
• Physical fitness to work long hours and the ability to lift heavy materials
• Ability to utilize office application programs such as Microsoft Word Excel, etc

Application Closing Date
1st July, 2019.

Interview Date
12th July, 2019.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send a one page Application Letter, addressed to "the Executive Director of Rhema Care Integrated Development Centre", clearly providing evidence of competences required for the job and a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae indicating clearly your valid telephone numbers, e-mail address and current contact address should be sent by email to: rhemacarerecruitment@gmail.com The subject of your application should read the position you are applying for and your name e.g. Shelter Assistant - Ekpong Chioma Busola

Note

• No surface mails or telephone calls will be entertained.
• Shortlisted candidates will be contacted via SMS by 9th -10th July 2019 for an interview scheduled to hold in Ogoja on Friday 12th of July, 2019.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• Eligible female applicants are encouraged to apply.