by Atim Annette Oton
It may take 25 years to redevelop Haiti since the January 12 Earthquake, but as Haiti begins to redevelop, it’s first priority will be clean out the rubble from the capital and other cities where buildings fell down and are destroyed.
SOME HAITI JOB OPENINGS:
Jobs in June 2010
1. Debris Disposal Planner
A company is seeking an experienced debris disposal planner to prepare a planning document (discussion paper) that identifies debris disposal objectives, options, consequences, environmental impacts, sequences, durations, priorities, and estimated cost for the 25 million cubic yards (19 million cubic meters) of debris generated from the Jan 2010 earthquake. Inadequate attention to the removal of debris continues to significantly impair the delivery of humanitarian and resettlement efforts and must be disposed of before reconstruction is complete. There is a critical need for the development of a long-term vision for debris removal and related management activities and the ultimate disposal of the debris. More details HERE
2. Project Scheduler
Parsons is seeking an experienced project scheduler to prepare and maintain a bilingual project schedule plan for resettlement of the IDPs from temporary camps to their communities. Scheduling is to be performed using MS Project software.
This position reports to Parsons’ PMCC Support Unit Chief of Party, and will receive technical direction from the PMCC Director. The position is located in Haiti from the date of hire until November 24, 2010. A six-month extension is possible, but has not been approved at this time. More details HERE
3. Communications Manager
Parsons is seeking an experienced Communications/Reporting manager to prepare English and French reports, translate technical documents, take and prepare minutes/notes at meetings, ensure participants are aware of meeting schedules and agendas, and summarize work performed by others.
This position reports to Parsons’ PMCC Support Unit Chief of Party, and will receive technical direction from the PMCC Director. The position is located in Haiti from the date of hire until November 24, 2010. A six-month extension is possible, but has not been approved at this time. The position is located in the MINUSTAH office located on the UN Logistics Base, Port au Prince, Haiti. Hours of work will typically be 8 hours per day, 6 days per week. More details HERE.
4. Camp Mitigation Project Manager
Parsons is seeking an experienced civil engineering project manager to oversee complex civil engineering tasks associated with reducing risks to IDPs occupying temporary settlements. Mitigation works typically include drainage measures, storm water runoff management, slope stabilization, etc.
This position reports to Parsons’ PMCC Support Unit Chief of Party, and will receive technical direction from the PMCC Director. The position is located in Haiti from the date of hire until November 24, 2010. A six-month extension is possible, but has not been approved at this time. The position is located in the MINUSTAH office located on the UN Logistics Base, Port au Prince, Haiti. Hours of work will typically be 8 hours per day, 6 days per week. More details HERE.
5. Reconstruction Coordinator
Our Client is an international humanitarian agency dedicated to alleviating the suffering of the poorest of the poor. The overall goal of the programme is to provide emergency support to families affected by the earthquake in Haiti. The objectives of the programme are to increase access to water and sanitation facilities, to provide safe shelter and non-food items for displaced families and to increase the purchasing power of the affected population through Cash-for-work activities. Closing date: 27 Jun 2010. More details here
6. Architect/Engineer/Project Manager
Article 25 is an NGO team of construction professionals designing built solutions in post-disaster and post-war locations throughout the world. Projects include:
- Conservation based master planning in the Gola Forest, Eastern Sierra Leone.
- Independent evaluation of IFRC earthquake reconstruction building programme.
- School construction in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
- Earthquake-resistant housing, Pakistan.
ROLE
- Excellent opportunity for a volunteer architect, engineer or project manager to work on school reconstruction projects throughout Haiti.
- Contributing to the development of the design of sustainable models of child-friendly, disaster resistant schools using local materials, knowledge of vernacular design and climate responsive design.
- Managing the first phases of demolition and construction.
- Working on site in Haiti, a particularly challenging post-disaster environment.
Closing date June 30, more information here.
OTHER JOBS in the US
1. Assistant or Associate Professor of Architectural Technology, New York City College of Technology, CUNY, US – NY – Brooklyn
The Architectural Technology Department seeks full-time faculty members to join our growing program, the only one of its kind in the CUNY – more details here.
2. Director of Operations, Perkins+Will, US – Washington, DC
Professional degree in architecture, interiors or other design-related profession 15+ years combined experience in design profession practice, project management and/or practice management Enhance…more details here
3. COO/Principal, Bahr Architects Inc, US – CA – San Francisco
About Bahr Architects, Inc. Bahr Architects, Inc. (BAHR) is a small established, progressive, green/sustainable design architecture firm. BAHR is centrally located in San Francisco’s financial…more details here
4. Senior Architect for Affordable Housing, Wallace Roberts & Todd, LLC, US – PA – Philadelphia
·Significant experience designing multi-family affordable housing is REQUIRED; this is a core expertise for the successful candidate.·Registration/Licensure in Architecture is required.·Bachelor’s… see more here
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