Shelter Officer

Contract

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

Danish Refugee Council, one of the world’s leading humanitarian NGOs, is currently looking for emergency employee as Shelter Officer.

About the Job

The Shelter Officer will support the Emergency Team through direct implementation of field activities, and provide technical guidance on all shelter related assistance whether directly or through in kind and voucher/cash assistance in the affected areas of the Türkiye Earthquake. This role will include planning and designing all specification and procedures at the area level, liaising with relevant governmental bodies at a local level.

These activities will focus on immediate, life-saving interventions during acute crisis within the areas through different assistance modalities (in kind, cash, voucher or a combination) for Shelter, NFI and WASH. They will cover all stages of project cycle management from programme design to implementation and monitoring and evaluation. Further activities will focus on recovery and support to long-term solution for the population affected by the earthquake

This role has an area focus and ensures compliance to DRC procedures and guidelines within the area. The role contributes to the development of area strategies, which are translated into action plans and day-to-day tasks.

Provides administrative support within sector area as per sector deliverables.

DRC is committed to building a diverse organisation where inclusivity is central. We strongly encourage applications from candidates who can contribute to our goal and organisational principle of diversity and inclusivity.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at DRC. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Programming & Operations

• Ensure efficient and effective program implementation while following the budget and work plan
• Provide technical support and inputs on all shelter activities
• Ensure effective planning and quality implementation of the sector/support activities
• Follow and ensure the quality of the teams daily activities

Coordination and Representation

• Collaborate with relevant internal and external technical experts on sector relevant issues
• Represent DRC at local level meetings and other relevant technical coordination meetings
• Ensure integration with other DRC sectors

Project Development

• Deliver against project tools, plans, and budgets for funding
• Support project implementation, reporting and evaluation

Logistics & Finance

• Support the monitoring of financial commitments and expenditures against budgets and provide timely feedback on budget follow-up
• Plan and coordinate proactively logistics and movements of staff from and to different operational areas
• Initiate procurements and ensure their execution

About you

To be successful in this role, you must have a relevant degree/diploma in, civil engineering, urban Planning, architecture or another relevant field.

Moreover, we also expect the following:

Required Experience and Technical Competencies:

• Minimum 2 years of management experience at a mid level, preferably with experience in the field of humanitarian response and refugee protection working for an international NGO, UN agency, relevant ministry, or local authority.

• Knowledge of Turkish Building Seismic Code of 2018 • Practical experience in sector area working for an NGO is desirable

• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience, as an engineer in charge of construction projects or similar • Full professional proficiency in English • Excellent skill in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

• Skills in GIS software and AutoCAD are an asset

Languages:

Fluent Turkish or Arabic

Fluent English

This role may require long or flexible working hours at times.

All DRC roles require the post-holder to master DRC’s core competencies:

Striving for excellence: Focusing on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process.

Collaborating: Involving relevant parties and encouraging feedback.

Taking the lead: Taking ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.

Communicating: Listening and speaking effectively and honestly.

Demonstrating integrity: Upholding and promoting the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to DRC’s values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment.

We offer

Contract length: 3-6 Months

Designation of Duty Station: Antakya

Start date: Immediately

Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for Nationals.

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: 26.02.2023

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, DRC reserves the right of conducting tests and interviews before the closing date, and can close the advertisement earlier in case of finding a suitable candidate.

For further information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult our website drc.ngo.