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1. About RAWNAQ:

The RAWNAQ project is an EU-funded project which is implemented by the Norwegian Refugee Council and Cordaid. The program aims to create employment opportunities for Internally Displaced People and Returnees through private sector development initiatives. The project has started in January 2020 and will continue till June 2023, implemented in Herat and Kandahar cities of Afghanistan.

The project has two pillars; provision of technical assistance and constant BDS support to micro, small and medium enterprises ((M)SMEs) to further grow, expand and scale-up business operations and undertake innovative solutions to overcome challenges in the selected value chains,  and, on the other hand, supporting youth from displaced and vulnerable host communities/families living in those areas to secure and retain decent jobs in these MSMEs.  

Background Information - Job-specific

The Shelter Site foreman will be responsible for the to support the shelter engineer in the implementation of project.

Functional Responsibilities

• Assist in the implementation of the Cash for work component  with Site Engineer and targeted community.
• Record the issue of the project, activities, and materials.
• Supervise skilled and un-skilled labours during the implementation of Cash for work projects.
• Provide technical training to the project beneficiaries.
• Monitor the daily work of Cash for work activities and provide technical advice to labours as required.
• Keep the records of project progress and completed activities and report to site Engineers for their payments.
• Liaise with the beneficiaries and report any problems in the implementation of the project to the site engineer.
• Keep regular record of construction work.
• Support with beneficiary selection process.
• Perform other duties in case of requirement.

Support Effective Security in the Field

• Work closely with the Country team to ensure that security policies, procedures, practices and capacities support “direct implementation” in the field taking into account the need to deliver quality services to people, families and communities while facilitating “Duty of Care” for Cordaid staff.
• Assist working closely with communities supported by programmes and projects implemented by Cordaid in developing effective mechanisms to prevent and resolve (potential) conflicts and harm to Cordaid staff in an expedient and effective manner.

Contribute to Knowledge Management and Innovation

• Contribute to the development and introduction of innovation to ensure Cordaid is continually incorporating best practice approaches in Country Office operations.
• Contribute to the dissemination and sharing of best practices and lessons learned for corporate development planning and knowledge building and, contribute to relevant Communities of Experts and Communities of Practice accordingly.
• Undertake other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor and/or Cordaid Management.
• The successful delivery of results by the Humanitarian-aid project officer will impacts the performance of programmes and projects implemented by Cordaid as well as its reputation as an effective partner in achieving positive results that lead to flourishing communities in fragile settings.

•  Please submit your CV and cover letter in one PDF file. Your email subject should be CRD00192/22 Site Foreman otherwise, it will not be considered as valid application.
• Please note that applications received after the closing date and without the Subject line will not be given consideration.
• Only shortlisted candidates whose application meets the above criteria will be contacted for test/interview.
• Note: Only application send to the below address will be considered. Applications send to any other address even within the organization cannot be considered.
• Please indicate in your cover letter the location you are applying for.

Important Note:

• Applicants should copy and paste the Vacancy Announcement (VA) Number which is CRD00192/22 Site Foreman   into the email subject line when submitting the required documents. Please do not add any other information in the subject line of your email except CRD00192/22 Site Foreman.
• Please do not add any additional words or space in the VA Number. Applications received without a VA Number will not be considered.
• Please also note that we may review and shortlist the applications on daily basis before closing date.

 Applicants are required to indicate their expected salaries and possible start date in their application letter/cover letter.