Ukraine Job Openings

Dansk Flygtningehjælp

Shelter and Settlement Officer (Shelter and Infrastructure Officer)

CONTRACT

September 10, 2024

DepartmentUkraine

WorkplaceMykolaiv

Contract TypeNational contract

Posted10 Sep 2024

Expires11 Oct 2024

Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a leading protection agency with a mandate to protect, advocate and promote durable solutions for displacement affected populations.
DRC has been operating in Ukraine since 2014, currently DRC employs over 800 staff in Ukraine and will continue significant scale-up in 2024 to implement emergency response in the Protection, Livelihoods, Shelter/NFIs and Humanitarian Disarmament and Peacebuilding (humanitarian mine action) sectors, using direct interventions, support to duty bearers and civil society organizations (CSOs), and partnerships with CSOs. DRC will continue and adapt its durable solutions portfolio to the evolving context.
About the job
Shelter and Infrastructure Officer Development Department will play a key role in DRC's response to the needs of Southern Ukraine. Implementation of projects aimed at developing alternative energy, electricity, combined heat and power, district heating and cooling, and liquid and gas biofuels.
This area includes providing technical support, ensuring effective planning, implementation and follow-up of all technical aspects of the sector's activities in the programs implemented by DRC. Shelter and Infrastructure Officer will maintain good relations with relevant stakeholders and other humanitarian actors to ensure proper implementation and coordination of DRC sector activities. This position has territorial coverage and ensures compliance with DRC procedures and guidelines in the South Ukraine area.
Your main duties and responsibilities will be:
Program and operational activities:

Ensure effective and efficient program implementation in accordance with the budget and work plan.
Participate in the preparation of monthly/quarterly/annual major reports and budgets for donors.

Coordination and representation:

Collaborate with relevant internal and external technical experts on relevant sector issues.
Represent DRC at meetings and other relevant technical coordination meetings.
Ensure strong integration with all other DRC sectors. Work closely with other departments to ensure efficient operations.

Project development:

Develop project plans and budgets for funding, organize and review cost estimates for project solutions.
Develop and monitor project tools, control and verification of project solutions, and due diligence of project documentation.
Prepare tender documents for the implementation of construction projects.
Monitor and evaluate projects, control the schedule of work.
Formation of design assignments, technical specifications, approval of technical solution cards, list of equipment and materials.
Initiate procurement and ensure its implementation.
Ensure preparation of plan distribution and timely transfer to the logistics department.
Prepare a package of documents for procurement (procurement specifications).
Work with contractors, contractors and subcontractors.

About you

To be successful in the role of Shelter and Infrastructure Officer, we expect you to have at least 3 years of experience in the implementation of energy projects focused on alternative energy. Also we expect the following:

Experience working on a construction site as a technical supervisor of installation.
Experience in working with energy sector facilities, equipment selection, making basic technical decisions.
Experience in preparing feasibility studies, designing and operating alternative energy projects.
Practical experience in the technological processes of heat and electricity production at combined heat and power plants, heat pumps, and solar power plants.
Experience in the operation of alternative energy facilities and cogeneration units.
Knowledge of the design of various types of alternative energy equipment and their features.
Developed analytical skills, technical literacy.
Specialized higher technical education (heat engineering, electrical engineering, electromechanics).
Knowledge of the regulatory construction base, DBN, PUE, DSTU, NPAP, NAPB.
Ability to read drawings perfectly.
PC knowledge (Word, Exel, Autocad, CAD) at the level of a confident user.
Personal discipline, punctuality, responsibility in decision-making, honesty, communication skills.
Commitment to learning and implementing the organization's policies and procedures.
Basic level of English language.
Fluency in Ukrainian language.

In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’ five core competencies:
Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process.
Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.
Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.
Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly.
Demonstrating integrity: You uphold and promote the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to our values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment.

We offer:

Contract length: open ended contract after 3 month probation period.
Level: H – Non-Management
Designation of Duty Station: Mykolaiv - Full time based
Start date: As soon as possible.
Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for national staff.
Application process:

All applicants must upload a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages in English).
Applications are open until 11th October 2024
Applications sent by email will not be considered.
We reserve the right to conduct further interviews before the deadline for submission of applications.

DRC as an employer

Founded in 1956, DRC Danish Refugee Council is Denmark’s largest, and a leading international NGO. We have continuously been ranked as one of the best NGOs in the world - and are one of the few with a specific expertise in forced displacement. In over 40 countries, we protect, advocate and build sustainable futures for refugees and other displacement-affected people and communities.

By working in DRC, you will be joining a global workforce of around 8000 employees. We pride ourselves on our:

Professionalism, impact & expertise
Humanitarian approach & the work we do
Purpose, meaningfulness & own contribution
Culture, values & strong leadership
Fair compensation & continuous development

DRC’s capacity to ensure the protection of and assistance to refugees, IDP’s and other persons of concern depends on the ability of our staff to uphold and promote the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation DRC’s values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment. DRC conducts thorough and comprehensive background checks as part of the recruitment process.

Danish Refugee Council is an equal opportunity employer and we consider all applicants based on individual merit and qualifications, regardless of personal characteristics or attributes. We are committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce, aiming for a 50% balance of men and women in management roles and ensuring that at least 50% of management roles are filled by national staff. We recognize that a diverse and inclusive team is crucial for achieving our organizational goals and making a positive impact on the communities we serve.

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