Project Manager Génie Civil – RCA At Handicap International – Humanity & Inclusion

Handicap International / Humanity & Inclusion (HI) is an independent and impartial international solidarity association, which intervenes in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflicts and disasters. Working alongside disabled and vulnerable people, she acts and testifies to meet their essential needs and improve their living conditions. It is committed to promoting respect for their dignity and fundamental rights. Since its creation in 1982, HI has implemented development programs in more than 59 countries and intervenes in numerous emergency situations. Today we have a budget of around 230 million euros, with 4755 employees worldwide.

At Handicap International, we firmly believe in the importance of inclusion and diversity within our structure. This is why we are committed to a disability policy in order to promote the reception and integration of people with disabilities.

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Find more information on the association: www.hi.org.

CONTEXT :

After closing in 2004, HI returned to the CAR in 2015 through the activities of the logistics platform. Since then, HI has deployed humanitarian interventions around 4 pillars:
Humanitarian Logistics – Health – Inclusion – Reduction of Armed Violence.

The key activities are: the facilitation of road, river and air transport, the rehabilitation of roads and airways, functional rehabilitation (physiotherapy, equipment), stimulation therapy for malnourished children and their parents, individual and community psycho-social care, inclusive humanitarian action, inclusive governance, strengthening organizations of people with disabilities and education on the risks linked to explosive devices. These activities are carried out on three bases: Bangui, Bambari, Bangassou and a sub-base in Bocaranga and Alindao.

The main activities of the road rehabilitation project are as follows:

• Technical evaluation of the work to be carried out;
• Road rehabilitation (construction/repair of crossing structures and hot spots);
• Awareness raising and training of Local Road Maintenance Committees (CLER);
• Relationship with local and state authorities to ensure participation and ownership of the project

YOUR MISSION :

Under the responsibility of the Area Manager, your responsibilities are as follows:

1. Management

• Is responsible for the members of the project team
• Organize and lead team meetings on a regular basis
• Manages recruitment and selection for new positions within the project team
• Ensures strict application and compliance with internal regulations by the project team.

2. Expertise

• Provides technical expertise for your project
• Participates in the management of a technical professional sector and a community of practice, in conjunction with the technical division
• Leads the relationship with technical authorities and local technical partners or other stakeholders

3. Implementation and monitoring

• Ensures the implementation of the project, in collaboration with the appropriate services and in accordance with global procedures and standards
• Ensures project data management
• Ensures project reporting
• Prepares and manages the project evaluation and lessons learned

4. Influence et communication

5. Strategy and business development

6. Works to facilitate physical access for local and international humanitarian actors

• Develop rapid response capacity for the rehabilitation of physical access infrastructure
• Strengthen the capacities of humanitarian actors in civil engineering project management
• Develop the networking and alert system on the physical state of transport infrastructure

YOUR PROFILE :

• You hold a higher degree in civil engineering, transport economics, international solidarity project management or any other relevant field
• You have at least experience in project management and subject to strong security constraints mandatory with a minimum of 2 years of experience in team management
• You master at least one plan design and cartography software (ArchiCAD, AutoCAD, SketchUp, ArcGIS, QGIS, etc.)
• You have expertise in leading rehabilitation projects for tracks/roads and crossing structures
• You have good team management skills.
• You are fluent in French and English both orally and in writing, in order to meet the expectations of English-speaking landlords.

SPECIFICITIES/PARTICULARITIES OF THE POSITION:

The context is volatile, and security constraints remain significant, with few exit possibilities and a 10:30 p.m. curfew. There are leisure areas (restaurants, bars), but access to the Internet and telecommunications remains complicated.

In the region, travel is mainly by UNHAS flight, but the Alindao sub-base is also served by vehicle. Travel on the Bambari – Alindao – Kongbo axis will be frequent.

CONDITIONS :

At HI, the starting conditions match your commitment and are adapted to the context of your mission. Particular attention is paid to health issues and your personal situation: https://hi.org/fr/travailler-chez-hi

To find out about our integration and training course, and our mobility policy, click here: https://hi.org/fr/integration-developpement-des- skills-

• International contract for 12 months starting ideally from 02/15/2024
• The international contract allows social coverage adapted to the needs of each person
  • Unemployment insurance levied only for EU nationals
  • Retirement insurance
  • Health coverage, repatriation, welfare covered by HI and the employee
• Salary: from €2,869 gross/month depending on professional experience
• Per diem: €706.15 net/month – paid in local currency on the ground
• Hardship : 500 € net/mois
• Paid leave: 25 days per year; R&R: Level 2: 5 days every 3 months
• Post: unaccompanied
  • Coverage of transport costs, visas and transport of your personal effects
• Accommodation: Collective supported by HI

If you are a resident of the country: local package