JOB OPPORTUNITY "TANZANIA WATER AND ENVIRONMENT SANITATION (TWESA)"
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Physical Site Planner
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Apply Before: 03 Jul 2015
Company > Tanzania Water and Environmental Sanitation
Location > Kigoma
Position Type > Full Time
Organization Type > NGO
Position Type > Full Time
Organization Type > NGO
Position Description
Organisation Details Tanzania Water and Environmental Sanitation (TWESA) is a Tanzanian NGO that was formed in 1997 to relieve suffering of disaster victims in emergencies and of poor communities in needy areas, through development and implementation of improved and protected water supply, environmental sanitation and hygiene. TWESA implements water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) services and facilities in the Kagera and Kigoma regions of Tanzania, including in the Nyarugusu refugee camp, which is home to approximately 110,000 refugees. All TWESA employees are expected to work in accordance with the organisation’s core values: dedication, innovation, inclusivity and accountability. These attitudes and beliefs shall guide our actions and relationships. TWESA is an equal opportunity employer – women and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Aspiring candidates should be self-driven, dynamic and able to work under pressure. They should expect to become part of an organisation that demands high performance standards, with a major focus on team work. Result oriented individuals who are keen to develop a career in a dynamic and challenging environment will be viewed positively. Physical Site Planner Duties and Responsibilities • Develop site plans and technical drawings for shelter construction with consideration to the available resources and overall needs, cultural preferences and concerns of the local communities • Provide shelter and settlement support to ensure technical integrity • Advise Team Leader/Camp Coordinator on all matters related to shelter and settlement • Oversee site planning issues in Nyarugusu Camp including plot demarcation • Review settlement sites and facilities in close coordination with the UNHCR, relevant implementing and operating partners and local authorities • Perform physical planning for Nyarugusu Camp, with regard to the location of different villages, clusters and blocks, as well as the organisation of households at village level and their proximity to basic services like water, health, education, registration centers, youth centers, reception centers etc. • Review the road networks, offices and other existing infrastructure in the relevant settlements • Review existing refugee shelter and sanitation facilities and identify gaps • Update the available maps of settlements using relevant mapping features, with reference to the existing maps and settlement boundaries • Map the occupied space in the clusters/settlements as well as the available contingency space • Plan and supervise the maintenance and upgrading of family shelters in order to improve standards • Work in close collaboration with all relevant stakeholders including local authorities, implementing partners and affected communities on issues related to sustainability of the shelter and settlement program • Oversee all matters related to construction activities within the settlement among different sectors such as water, sanitation, health, education facilities, etc. • Ensure regular monitoring and evaluation of site planning and shelter activities, provide input for situation reports and report back to the field office on progress and standards • Manage all land use disputes in collaboration with the Ministry of Home Affairs Required Academic Qualifications • Minimum of Bachelor degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering or Urban and Regional Planning Desired Qualifications, Skills and Experience • A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a relevant field, including collaboration with humanitarian organisations and government technical departments • Experience in identifying, designing, delimiting, clearing and developing land • Knowledge of UNHCR standards and criteria for site selection, including consideration of cross sectorial issues related to protection, WASH, land property issues etc. • Experience in construction management, including supervision, monitoring, quality control and evaluation • Capacity to work with a diverse range of people • Able to work and solve problems with creativity, initiative and independence • Willingness and ability to work in hardship environments • Computer literacy skills i.e. proficiency in MS Office, AUTOCAD and other relevant software to produce digital maps, site plans, layout and technical drawings • Knowledge of ARC VIEW is an added advantage • Fluency in Kiswahili and English, both written and verbalApplication Instructions
Please submit CV and cover letter by 17:00 Friday 3rd July 2015. Women are strongly encouraged to apply.
All applications should be sent to info (at) twesa.org. Please mention the title of the position in the subject of the email.
While we wish to thank all who will be interested in working with us and apply, we regret to inform you that we will contact only short listed candidates.
All applications should be sent to info (at) twesa.org. Please mention the title of the position in the subject of the email.
While we wish to thank all who will be interested in working with us and apply, we regret to inform you that we will contact only short listed candidates.
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