Project Manager Reconstruction
19 Aug 2009 14:08:00 GMT
Deadline date: 30 Nov 2009 |
| Organisation: | Medair - Switzerland |
| Location: | 214383 |
| Type: | contract |
| Salary: | TBA (000's USD) |
| Description: | MEDAIR – A BRIEF INTRODUCTION
Medair brings life-saving relief and rehabilitation in disasters, conflict areas, and other crises by working alongside the most vulnerable. Its staff are inspired by their Christian faith to care for people in need, providing practical and compassionate support, regardless of race, religion, or politics. Medair has achieved the ISO 9001:2000 quality certification worldwide, which denotes consistent and effective project management activities for the well-being of its beneficiaries. Founded in 1989, Medair’s unwavering commitment continues to bring hope to the world’s most vulnerable. Workplace: Isiro, Haut-Uélé, DRC Starting Date: September 2009 or soon after Contract Details: 100%, 1 year Project Overview There are currently 2 main programmes being run in DR Congo from three bases Bunia, Isiro and Dungu; Reconstruction Programme – reconstruction and rehabilitation of health care facilities (2 projects almost finished) and a possible new road reopening and construction/rehabilitation of bridges project which has to be implemented. Medical Programme – involves limited provision of drugs and medical supplies, training and supervision of around 400 health structures in 27 health zones. Responsibilities Management of all Construction or Rehabilitation activities for Medair’s DRC programme: to achieve in time all objectives set for the current construction project(s) in the set budget; to ensure and improve methods and standards for internal processes as well as the realization of construction work on the field. Qualifications •Construction project management or similar qualification Experience •Two years professional experience in similar programmes / organisation •Experience in site management, logistical planning and team leading •Experienced civil engineer for structural engineering or road construction desirable •Good working knowledge of French Medair standard working requirements for the field •Minimum 12 months professional experience in a relevant field •Committed Christians and strong adherence to Medair values •Strong English communication skills (oral and written) •Familiar with Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook •Able to live and work with a multicultural team under difficult conditions •Strong character traits, including emotional stability, adaptability, ability to handle stress, cultural and gender sensitivity, honesty •Single or married - without children, no dependent children •Successful completion of Medair’s Relief & Rehabilitation Orientation Course (ROC) To apply for this position For full information on this and other Medair work opportunities, please click on the link below and follow the Experienced Relief Worker path: http://www.medair.org/en/work-with-us/opportunities/ We request that all applications be completed on line at www.medair.org. Medair does not set closing dates/deadline dates for applications; recruitment is ongoing until the position is filled. Medair reviews all applications and you will be contacted directly if you are selected as a candidate. |
