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As a global Christian relief, development and advocacy organisation, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.
Our vision for every child, life in all its fullness. Our prayer for every heart, the will to make it so.
Job Description
BACKGROUND TO PROJECT
The Building Opportunities, Resilience, Infrastructure Development, Ecosystems, and Social Cohesion for Refugees and Host Communities (BORDER Project) is a 36-month project which seeks to stabilise fragile border regions like the Upper West and Upper East Regions, aiming to prevent conflict and promote social cohesion. The project targets 2 refugee sites, one in Zini (Sissala West) and one in Terikum (Bawku West) Zini community hosts with more than 2000 Burkinabe displaced persons. The project will construct and rehabilitate solar powered water systems in 2 refugee sites and extend water supply and provide sanitation facilities eg Biofil and handwashing stations to households, schools and health care facilities and facilitate all-year gardening for vulnerable households. It will also provide tailor-made training for local authorities, traditional and faith-based leaders, in various skills such as human rights, social cohesion, conflict resolution, and peacebuilding.
PURPOSE OF POSITION
The Infrastructure Coordinator is responsible for the design, coordination and supervision of the Construction/rehabilitation of basic community infrastructures (schools, health centres, water and sanitation infrastructures and irrigation infrastructures etc.) sensitive to climate change (adaptation and mitigation). The Coordinator is responsible for ensuring improved access to and management of economic and social infrastructures that contribute to climate change adaptation and mitigation in intervention areas within approved budget.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
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% Time
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Major Activities
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End Results Expected
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30%
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Supervise Social Economic Infrastructure:
- Assess new and existing social and economic facilities pertaining to health centres, water and sanitation infrastructures, dry season farming
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- Coordinate Construction/rehabilitation of basic community infrastructures (schools, health centres, water and sanitation infrastructures, irrigation for agriculture etc.) sensitive to climate change (adaptation and mitigation)
- Assist the BORDER project obtain relevant permit for all construction works
- Monitor project progress and handle any issues that may arise
- Attends meetings with district assemblies, subcontractors, engineers, and others pertaining to construction/rehabilitation of basic community infrastructures (health centres, water and sanitation infrastructures, irrigation for agriculture etc.)
- Collect, interpret, and analyze water use data to: disseminate usage data in a form that is usable/actionable for the project.
- Facilitate the interpretation of laboratory test results for water.
- Administer programs for community groups that want to participate in conservation projects
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Enhanced Technical leadership and support
Annual Project Plans developed timely for Social and Economic Infrastructure and in donor standards
Timely and accurate financial reports submitted.
Project budget developed and implemented timely with budget Burn rate of -+10%
Well-developed DIPs that is aligned with WVG and donor standards
Well documented and disseminated case studies plus lessons learnt
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15%
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Safety:
- Ensures safe working environment to staff, volunteers and contractors in alignment with local government, WV and donor requirements
- Ensures that contractors follow PATRIP Foundation and local government policies and procedures and report any violations to project manager
- Ensures and implements the emergency procedures and protocols
- Ensures that the affiliate’s safety policies are adhered to by contractors and vendors/suppliers related to all project infrastructure
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Enhanced result-based reporting and monitoring
Compliance with PATRIP Foundation and WVI standards, policies, guidelines, approaches and strategies.
Give update to stakeholders
Risks identified and dealt with
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25%
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Coordination & Interpersonal Skills:
- Ability to effectively plan, organize and manage time to achieve infrastructure targets and objectives within a set timeframe while ensuring that PATRIP regulations are being adhered
- Ability to establish effective working relationships with other project team members and community leadership
- Ability to effectively manage and establish rapport with external contractors and District Assemblies and other stakeholders
- Ability to analyze and make informed decisions on a day‐to‐day basis with guidance and support from supervisor and in alignment with donor requirements
- Demonstrated ability to be an integral part of a team-oriented approach with an ability to work harmoniously and creatively with other team members
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Strategic partnerships & engagements enhanced
Enhanced Integration of community engagement with other stakeholders
Enhanced working relationship with key partners to ensure sustainability
Improved relationship with stakeholders
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15%
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Leadership and Strategic Planning
- Provides leadership for coordinating infrastructure and technical resource for the BORDER project
- Provides leadership and strategic direction in the execution of new construction/rehabilitate facilities to ensure that the needs of host communities and asylum seekers are met.
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15%
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Operational Management
- Provides leadership on the allocation, condition, maintenance, and use of space
- Assess risk of project sites with project team to establish priorities for facility repair, replacement, or capital renewal.
- Operational management plans for infrastructure and resources are developed through consultation with local government agencies
- Coordinates infrastructure construction and rehabilitation and ensures standards are consistent with local government guidelines and PATRIP requirements
- Support Community participants to develop sustainability plans for all infrastructure for Water, Health, Schools and water for dry season farming
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Capacity of BORDER staff, built to effectively deliver
Enhanced staff motivation
Performance agreements developed and evaluated
Promote good work culture and safe environment for work
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Required Skills or Experience
License, registration, or certification required to perform this position:
- Effective in written and verbal communication in English.
- Ability to speak and write French will be an added advantage
Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Experience:
- Must be fluent in English language, knowledge of French would be an advantage
- Solid foundation in the core principles of civil engineering including materials science, and structural analysis proficiency
- A deep understanding of construction methods eg modern construction practices, safety protocols, and the capabilities and limitations of different construction materials and technologies.
- A good understanding of environmental impact assessments, sustainable materials, and techniques like green building practices and low-impact development.
- Knowledgeable in relevant construction laws, regulations, and industry standards including local, national, and international codes, which may involve environmental protection, building codes, and public safety rules
- Knowledge in quality control and assurance practices to manage and supervise the construction process effectively.
- Ability to Develop risk assessment, mitigation, and management strategies that ensures that projects remain safe, compliant, and financially viable.
- Excellent Communication skills to undertake meticulous documentation of project details, from initial designs to final constructions for legal compliance and future reference.
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