Contracts Manager (Northern Ireland Programme)

Habitat for Humanity

Farset Enterprise Park Unit 29 638 Springfield Road Belfast BT12 7DY

23 May 2007

HR Administrator

028 9024 3686

In Northern Ireland, Habitat for Humanity is a Christian cross community movement for regeneration and reconciliation within and between communities in Northern Ireland and around the world.

Community based self build housing programmes focus on volunteerism, skills and leadership development in conflict and post conflict settings.

Contracts Manager (Northern Ireland Programme)

Salary: £18,450 - £22,293 (under review)

The Contracts Manager for Habitat for Humanity Northern Ireland (HFHNI) is a new post and will provide the post holder with an exciting opportunity to be involved in a challenging role that contributes directly to the development of HFHNI. The successful candidate will be a self-starter who is capable of prioritising their own work to achieve the organisation’s strategic objectives.
The post holder will be a member of the NI Programme team and will support the delivery of community based HFHNI building projects.
The main responsibilities will be the coordination and facilitation of building projects to a high quality and within budget and time allowances.

Minimum requirements for the post are:

1. either a relevant third level qualification in a construction/engineering/housing related discipline or two years’ experience in a management/supervisory role relevant to the requirements of the post
2. proven organisational and leadership skills
3. project management experience
4. experience in working on projects and meeting the predetermined deadlines and standards
5. excellent written and presentation skills
6. experience in the preparation of verbal and written reports
7. competence in MS range of computer packages
8. sympathetic to the ethos, vision and values of the organisation.

Other criteria for selection are stated on the Personnel Specification which is included in the Application Pack.

An Application Pack is available by writing to, or telephoning, the HR Administrator, Habitat for Humanity Northern Ireland, Farset Enterprise Park, Unit 29, 638 Springfield Road, Belfast BT12 7DY 028 9024 3686.

Completed Application forms should be submitted to the HR Administrator no later than 2.00pm, Wednesday 23 May 2007. CVs will not be accepted.

Please note that interviews will take place on 05 and 06 June 2007. Shortlisted candidates will be required to deliver a short presentation immediately prior to interview.