Shelter and Settlements Specialist

Contract

This is a DRC - National contract. More about DRC - National contracts.

Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is an international non-governmental organization, which promotes and supports durable solutions to the problems faced by refugees and internally displaced people all over the world.

DRC Ukraine is looking for a Shelter and Settlements Specialist based in Lviv or in the Western Ukraine

Overall purpose of the role

DRC is implementing extensive Shelter and settlements activities thoughout Ukraine. This position is responsible for managing the implementation of these activities at the area level.

Geographic scope: Area- Mulitple positions available (Lviv)

This position has an area focus. Two positions are currently available covering the following geographic scope: Lviv, Ivano Frankivsk, Zakarpatia, Chernivtsi

Main responsibilities

Evidence based Shelter project implementation

• DRC’s assistance should be provided on the basis of demonstrable, unmet needs for the most vulnerable;
• Needs assessments and post assistance monitoring should continuously inform the direction of our work;
• On the basis of this evidence, implementation should be designed and executed to meet the housing and winterization needs of those in collective centers or transitional shelters, as well as those who have settled in housing that will not be suitable year round (i.e. summer kitchens/dachas);
• This position may also collaborate with the cash team to meet rental assistance and NFI needs;
• The specialist should be able to clearly articulate prioritized areas of intervention. In areas that have been directly affected by the conflict this may also include shelter kits, and light and medium repairs.

Technical supervision

• This position supervises engineer(s). This position will support hiring, appraisal, capacity building and the duty of care for the team, as well as creating and monitoring work plans.

Budget execution

• This position should take responsibility for signing off and monitoring all BOQs and for forecasting all Shelter spending, including staff costs, grants, and construction and distribution costs (procurement, warehousing, transport, distribution) and will have signing authority for spending up to an agreed level.

Documentation

• The Specialist is responsible for ensuring that all required documentation for donor reporting and Ukrainian accountancy is collected in a timely and high-quality manner;
• The manager should coordinate with finance and supply chain managers in order to ensure documents are complete and accurate.

Integrated programing

• DRC implements a wide variety of programs and works formally and informally with a variety of partners;
• The specialist should understand their beneficiaries complex needs and make relevant referrals to our lawyers, cash team, protection team, mine clearance teams, and economic recovery teams.

Coordination and representation

• Coordinate DRC's programme response with relevant coordination groups, likely to include the and Shelter/NFI cluster and CCCM cluster. Contribute to the DRCs integrated approach by sharing information, planning and collaborating with DRCs other sectors of work;
• Represent DRC to relevant local authorities at the oblast, rayon and hromada level, as relevant

Roles reporting to this position

Technical line supervision of 3-5 Shelter and settlements officers and assistants

Reports to

Area Manager

Required experience and competencies

• Ukrainian national. (International applications will not be considered)
• Qualifications as a Civil engineer and/or Quantity surveyor strongly preferred. DRC will prefer candidates who have practical experience in the engineering, construction, surveying etc work.
• 2+ years' experience in a project/ program management role in the humanitarian sphere, including experience in project/program planning, delivery, monitoring, reporting, and budgeting
• 1+ Experience directing and monitoring the work of construction contractors or partners/CSOs doing repair works.
• 1+ years’ experience with people management
• Calm and diplomatic in nature.
• Full proficiency Ukrainian and Russian languages. Proficiency in English is preferred.

Required education

University degree in a relevant subject

We offer

• Employment band: G – Non-manager
• Length of Contract – 6 months renewable depending on performance and funding
• Closing date applications: 14/02/2023
• Start Date – as soon as possible
• Duty Station: Lviv
• Medical and Health Insurance

Application process

All applicants must upload a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages in English. Applications sent by email will not be considered.

Closing date for applications**: 14th of February 2023**