Job Description The Welfare Officer is responsible for partnering with employees and the employer to ensure a healthy and safe work environment as well as overall employee betterment. Overall responsibilities include coordinating all employee relations and functions relating to Workers’ issues, including interactions between workers, contractors, and the SC.
Key Responsibilities
Receive and address workers’ issues at the accommodation site
Improve facilities and services like medical, drinking water, canteen, toilet, rest area, child care room, etc., and inform workers of their rights (wages, overtime rates, leaves, etc.)
Communicate, partnering with management, to ensure workers are receiving the required employee services and benefits
Establish effective communication between management and workers to quickly resolve any differences b
Responsible for the overall well-being of the accommodation residents
Manage accommodations facilities and lead the service and security teams
Lead client inspections ensuring all requirements are met
Follow up accommodation welfare inspections ensuring all issues are resolved
Report accommodations safety issues (fire, hygiene, space, amenities) to the HSE team
Inspect accommodation buildings and amenities and report any maintenance issues to the logistics department
Follow up on maintenance requests ensuring all issues are addressed and resolved properly
Coordinate the number of meals with food suppliers and ensure client hygiene requirements
Ensure any worker’s grievances are addressed and communicated to management
Maintain all accommodations records and ensure their proper filing
Manage and seek to resolve workers’ grievances and issues at the accommodation
Submit daily and monthly reports to the HOC regarding the following :
(i) details of incidents requiring first aid and hospitalizations; (ii) a summary of food complaints; (iii) the total number of Workers in the accommodations detailing accommodation name and room number
Perform other duties as required
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, or a related field
Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in welfare management, preferably in construction or infrastructure projects
In-depth knowledge of Qatar's labor laws and welfare regulations
Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact effectively with employees at all levels
Proficiency in English; Arabic language skills are highly desirable
Excellent problem-solving and conflict resolution abilities
Strong organizational and time management skills
Familiarity with health and safety standards in construction environments
Understanding of road operations and maintenance processes
Experience working in the construction industry in Qatar is preferred
Willingness to work in various project sites across Doha, Qatar
Ability to work in a fast-paced, multicultural environment
Proficiency in using computer applications for report writing and data management
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Officer • Doha, Qatar