Camp Surveyor Job Vacancy - Lutheran World Federation

Lutheran World Federation/Department for World Service Kenya Programme is seeking to recruit a Kenyan national for the following position, to be based in Dadaab Refugee Camp.
 Camp Surveyor
 Duties and responsibilities:

The camp surveyor will be responsible for the following:
  • Surveying and demarcations,
  • GIS mapping & Analysis,
  • Technical planning/designing
  • Reviewing of site plans and camp layout in Dadaab camps.
Professional qualifications:

  • Diploma in Land Surveying, GIS, Geography or related technical field
  • Proven academic/job training in refugee/(IDP) camp layout and site plans design.
  • Proficiency in application of GPS and GIS technologies, Map info Professional, and AutoCAD
Relevant experience:
  • At least 3 years experience in humanitarian program management, preferably in the refugee settings.
  • Strong analytical, problem solving and quick response experiences in humanitarian contexts.
  • Possession of negotiation and facilitation skills and experience working in forced migration settings.
  • Negotiation and coordination experience gained from working with UN organizations & NGOs/ INGO’s.
  • Working knowledge and experience of humanitarian principles, SPHERE and UNHCR standards in shelter and
  • Camp management.
  • Excellent computer skills in urban planning computer software use and internet.
“LWF/DWS is an equal opportunity employer, irrespective of gender, race or religious affiliation. LWF/DWS is a signatory to the Code of Conduct for humanitarian agencies.

Our recruitment and selection procedures reflect the organization’s commitment to the prevention of abuse and exploitation of beneficiaries.”

Applications and detailed CV must include email address and telephone contacts of 3 referees, one of whom must be your supervisor in your current/former employment.

They should reach the undersigned by close of business on 29th September, 2010:

C/o Office Administrator,
P.O. Box 40870, GPO-00100,
Nairobi, Kenya
Or e-mail to: hrd@lwfkenya.org

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted,

For more details, visit our website  www.lwf-kenya.org

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