SPINCO Construction and Shelter Officer
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)
Total years of experience :8 years, 1 Months
Fully Remote (Based in Lebanon)
• Codification rules improvement: familiarizing with existing rules, proposing enhancements, applying rules to articles and ensuring consistency with descriptions.
• Article descriptions: reviewing and improving existing descriptions, creating new descriptions and collaborating for validation.
• Clean-up and archiving: following up on feedback and data quality, assisting with clean-up tasks.
• Standardization and new articles: proposing coherent standards and identifying missing articles.
• Collaboration and Communication: Engaging with Spinco team members, including the Spinco Logistics Data Steward, international Construction and Shelter working group (iTWG) members, and potentially European Supply Centers (ESC) data owners.
Baidoa, Somalia (Remotely from Nairobi with frequent field visits)
● Provided strategic direction for MSFs technical initiatives, offered feedback and recommendations for construction and rehabilitation interventions in hospitals, tented settlements, and clinics. Lead the planning and design efforts with a focus on Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) activities.
● Managed construction projects, oversaw water and sanitation interventions, electrical, HVAC installations, and coordinated material use and budget adherence for shelter-related elements. Effectively communicated project updates to stakeholders, including team members and external partners to ensure effective progress and quality assurance.
● Prepared and reviewed essential project documents with precision and clarity in the context of shelter initiatives. Developed detailed plans and clear reports for shelter activities.
● Oversaw construction, rehabilitation and structural assessment at Baidoa Regional Hospital, including a 131m boundary wall, internal and external drainage systems and 600-square meter medical warehouse, fuel storage building, office building, 7 community shelters.
● Conducted a flood mitigation assessment for Mudug Regional Hospital, highlighted the steps moving forward.
● Supported in following up the solar system rehabilitation in Baidoa Regional Hospital, made sure that all the installations and repairs are adhering to the scope of work and the standards.
● Coordinated closely with the supply team regarding construction-related stock and kits, and efficiently executed international orders for construction materials across various projects.
• Constructed a triage building, security fence and safe rooms for the Mazar I Sharif Regional hospital.
• Led the preparation of tenders including all the drawings, bills of quantities (BOQs), building specifications and guidelines for main entrance and waste zone for Mazar I Sharif Regional hospital.
• Negotiated contracts with suppliers, achieving cost savings and favorable terms.
• Managed a portfolio of construction projects, overseeing budgets, resource allocation, and project timelines. Managed vendor relationships to optimize project outcomes.
● Achieved project milestones while maintaining high-quality standards. Constructed a new base for MSF in Ulang county, comprised of all the following facilities: 16 Tukuls, safe room, kitchen, latrines, showers, 500-square meters warehouse, water tower, guard and radio buildings.
● Constructed a 300-square meters maternity building, water tower, laundry building, medical warehouse for Ulang Regional Hospital.
• Participated in WASH, emergency, and COVID-19 response activities with a specific emphasis on shelter needs.
• Distributed shelter kits and conducted assessments of shelter-related infrastructure, including water and wastewater systems.
• Produced technical reports, drawings, measurements, and photos while monitoring shelter facilities, beneficiary satisfaction, and contractors work.
• Collected water samples for testing, generated regular situation reports, and reported shelter activities through lists, detailed reports, and online tools with a focus on shelter-centric information.
• Lead on the procurement and purchase of WASH related material and services.
• Successfully rehabilitated Primary Health Care Centers (PHCC) in Beirut, Mount Lebanon, and South areas, ensuring accessibility for Persons with Disabilities.
• Conducted assessments for the centers, drafted BOQs, reviewed vendor offers, and provided technical advice to the IMC procurement committee.
• Monitored construction works, reviewed specifications, and evaluated deviations from pre-set BOQs. Submitted final reports assessing the adequacy of completed works, emphasizing quality control.
• Conducted technical assessments and prepared BOQs for shelter rehabilitation projects. Reviewed project plans for feasibility and accuracy.
• Acted responsibly, communicated respectfully with homeowners, providing a clear understanding of their households situation within the context of shelter rehabilitation.
• Provided daily supervision of construction sites, overseeing ACTED contractors work. Generated reports on construction progress, quantities delivered, and site conditions.
• Liaised with local/national government representatives, secured commitments for timely project completion, and addressed issues. Contributed to tender documents and achieved significant rehabilitation milestones with over 350 houses and 45 common areas buildings in Beirut.
• Coordinated the ordering of concrete, materials, and reinforcements tailored to construction requirements. Prepared bill of quantities as per the drawings and specification.
• Oversaw the installation of water, gas, and electrical systems with a focus on shelter infrastructure.
• Coordinated with suppliers, sub-contractors, and handled multiple projects simultaneously.
• Created work schedules and adjusted as needed to meet project deadlines.
• Maintained compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
• Created and adjusted work schedules, ensured compliance with safety and regulatory standards, and conducted technical studies with AutoCAD for shelter-specific blueprints.
● Oversaw daily activities, coordinated technicians and labor for efficient progress on shelter sites.
● Ensured strict adherence to standards and specifications for materials and work in shelter initiatives.
● Scheduled meetings and distributed work assignments based on the established plan for projects.
● Conducted overall quality control, monitoring budget, schedule, plans, and personnel performance, and provided regular project status reports.
● Checked and revised engineering drawings for accuracy in shelter construction, while adhering to health, safety, and sustainability standards. Determined project costs with precision.
● Oversaw daily activities, coordinated technicians and labor for efficient progress on shelter sites.
● Ensured strict adherence to standards and specifications for materials and work in shelter initiatives.
● Scheduled meetings and distributed work assignments based on the established plan for projects.
● Conducted overall quality control, monitoring budget, schedule, plans, and personnel performance, and provided regular project status reports.
● Checked and revised engineering drawings for accuracy in shelter construction, while adhering to health, safety, and sustainability standards. Determined project costs with precision.
● Coordinated workloads, prioritized assignments, and generated records and reports for shelter and settlements projects.
● Quality control for shelter structures, supervised shelter-specific construction activities, utilized AutoCAD for accurate project drawings, and oversaw labor to ensure strict adherence to shelter and settlements construction standards.
● Prepared comprehensive BOQs for shelter projects and maintained project schedules, emphasized safety and quality in the context of shelter initiative