Shelter Officer Myanmar Sittwe

Overview

Implement shelter and WASH activities in camps to support affected communities.

You have:

• Experience of working in a humanitarian or development context
• Fluency in Rakhine and other local Languages and Intermediate level of English
• A resident of Camp area
• Bachelor's degree or certificate undergraduate from a recognized University
• Proven practical experience in the planning and execution of WASH/Shelter programmes of at least 3 years’ experience in a humanitarian and development program
• Experience of working in Central Rakhine
• Experience in capacity building and training of targeted groups
• Ability to work independently in a result-oriented multi-tasking and multi-cultural environment and manage conflicting priorities

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a global humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee.

Join us in assisting millions of people in areas where others cannot, tackling some of the world's most dangerous and difficult crises. Bring your skills and dedication to an organisation recognised for providing high quality aid and for defending the rights of refugees and internally displaced people.

At NRC, we give responsibility to employees at all levels and foster professional growth and innovative teams. You can expect a supportive culture and an open dialogue with management. We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion.

Together, we save lives and rebuild futures.

Safeguarding is central to NRC’s work. We expect all employees to:

• treat everyone with respect and dignity

• contribute to building a safe environment for all

• never engage in any form of exploitation, harassment and specifically sexual exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment (SEAH)

• always report. NRC has a zero-tolerance approach to inaction against exploitation, abuse and SEAH

Position: Shelter Officer

Category and level: Grade 5, Step 1

Reports to: Shelter Team Leader

Supervision of: Shelter Assistants

Duty station: Sittwe, camp based

Travel: 50%

Duration and type of contract: 31st December 2025

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Qualifications

1. Competencies

Competencies are important for the employee and the organisation to deliver desired results. They are relevant for all staff and are divided into the following two categories:

1. Professional competencies

These are skills, knowledge and experience that are important for effective performance.

Generic professional competencies:

• Experience of working in a humanitarian or development context
• Computer Skill, Strong communication skills
• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
• Fluency in Rakhine and other local Languages and Intermediate level of English
• A resident of Camp area. Context/ Specific skills, knowledge and experience:
• Previous experience working with local or international organizations desirable

Context/ Specific skills, knowledge and experience:

• Proven practical experience in the planning and execution of WASH/Shelter programmes of at least 3 years’ experience in a humanitarian and development program.
• Bachelor’s degree or certificate undergraduate from a recognized University
• Experience of working in Central Rakhine
• Experience in capacity building and training of targeted groups.
• Ability to work independently in a result-oriented multi-tasking and multi-cultural environment and manage conflicting priorities

2. Behavioural competencies (max 6)

These are personal qualities that influence how successful people are in their job. NRC’s Competency Framework states 12 behavioural competencies, and the following are essential for this position:

• Planning and delivering results
• Empowering and building trust
• Communicating with impact and respect
• Handling insecure environment

Responsibilities

1. Role and responsibilities

The purpose of the officer position is day to day implementation of the CC Project. Use actions words such as ensure, implement or assist for the position relevant responsibilities.

Generic responsibilities (max 10)

These responsibilities shall be the same for all positions with the same title. The responsibilities shall be short and essential. Details belong in the Work and Development plan.

1. Ensure adherence with NRC policies, tools, handbooks and guidelines
2. Implement delegated CC project portfolio according to plan of action
3. Prepare and develop status reports as required by management
4. Ensure project documents are filled with required information at field level accordingly
5. Ensure that projects target beneficiaries most in need and explore and assess new and better ways to assist.
6. Develop work plan and schedule for monitoring activities at camp with line manager
7. Supervision of camp-based assistants
8. Support the selection of beneficiaries per the agreed criteria

Specific responsibilities

These responsibilities shall be adapted to the particularities of the job location and context, phase of operation, strategic focus and type of programme intervention. This section shall be revised whenever a new employee is hired or the context changes significantly.

• Carry out WASH/Shelter activities in camps and villages and report on progress to line manager.
• Arrange project participates transportation to project implementation area in safely way if required.
• To manage and conduct with field team RNA, Household registering for WASH kits, NFI kits, MPCA & Cash for Shelter Repair assistance in camps and host communities.
• Ensure to product quarterly report of shelters and infrastructures’ condition in NRC managed camps,
• Follow-up on projects including post monitoring distribution and evaluation, technical methodologies, supervision of activity at field level.
• Ensure that all administrative and logistical tasks are promptly and correctly completed.
• Represent as NRC Shelter CC in the community/local meetings, when requested and promote exchange of information with relevant external actors.
• Perform as an interpreter/translator when required and translate documents as needed.
• Undertake any other duties assigned by team leader when required.

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