Shelter Technical Assistant Afghanistan Khost

Overview

Assist in the implementation of the Shelter project.

You have:

• Bachelor Degree in Civil Engineering.
• 2 years experience from working in a humanitarian/recovery context.
• Knowledge and experience in a relevant administration, Shelter or technical field.
• Experience in working in complex and volatile contexts.
• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities.
• Knowledge of cash-based interventions and market based programmes.
• Demonstrated experience in conducting rapid emergency assessments.
• Working knowledge of English language.
• Proven communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Good cultural, social, political and security knowledge of the area.

Contract

This is a Professional contract, Grade 4 (NRC) contract. More about Professional contract, Grade 4 (NRC) contracts.

Job Overview:

The purpose of the Shelter Technical Assistant position is to assist in the day-to-day implementation of the Shelter project, He/She will be responsible for Village assessment; identify needs and resources, data on returnees/ IDPs, Beneficiary selection and regular monitoring, data collection from field level, check the quality and quantity of construction material before distribution.

For more details about this position please click here: Job Description and NRC Grade Structure.

Generic Responsibilities:

• Adhere to NRC policies, tools, handbooks and guidelines.
• Assist with the implementation of the support function portfolio according to plan of action.
• Prepare and develop status reports as required by management.
• Ensure proper filing of documents.
• Promote and share ideas for improvement of the support function.
• Responsible for: assessment, vulnerable beneficiary selection, project planning, implementation and monitoring for shelter construction activities.
• Collection and analysis shelter data and report to shelter officer.
• Produce reports on weekly, monthly and require base as well.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Assessment on site: Village assessment; identify needs and resources, shelter type, data on returnees/ IDPs.
• Beneficiary selection: Identify vulnerable families eligible for shelter assistance according to established selection criteria.
• Delivery on site: Shelter package according to the plan and on time clearance. Provision and completion of all field related forms, contracts and retain in profile.
• Responsible for quality maintenance of shelter and latrine in target area
• Remain updated on technical and legal considerations (national lows, standards and codes) Coordinate the material loading, transportation and delivery with logistic and warehouse assistant
• Participate in NRC staff seminars and training, when scheduled.
• Properly operate the NRC assets (HF,VHF, Computer and sat phone...etc)
• Monitoring:
• All program data are accurately collected and reported; the quality and quantity of construction material is distributed to the beneficiary's families, Is correct and according to the delivery plan.
• The shelter construction up to completion and occupancy respects the activity plan and deadlines.
• Monitor shelter construction activities within the agreed timeframe.
• the quality and quantity of construction material is distributed to individual beneficiaries, is correct and according to the construction delivery plan.
• Participate in field missions, shelter activities monitoring, and technical assistance to beneficiaries.
• Maintain shelter beneficiaries' documentation both on field and office levels and on its profiles.
• Beneficiaries and community workers training regarding shelter and latrine design.
• Conduct the meeting with community/or village elders, Malaks, local authority and other stakeholders at field level
• Upon successful completion of construction stages reports to shelter officer for progress report.
• Support Emergency Coordinator. Or PM to Prioritize the emergency activities in different region such as field assessments, distribution, responses, PDM, risk monitoring and coordination.
• Any other tasks as assigned by the immediate superior.

Generic Professional Competencies:

• Education: Bachelor Degree Civil Engineering.
• 2 Years experience from working in a humanitarian/recovery context.
• Knowledge and experience within a relevant administration, Shelter or technical field and
• Ideally a relevant, construction activities management.
• Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts.
• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities.
• Knowledge of cash-based interventions and market based programmes.
• Demonstrated experience in conducting rapid emergency assessments in projects.
• Experience in working in insecure/conflict environments.
• Manage time effectively, prioritizing tasks and able to work to deadlines.
• Good cultural, social, political and security knowledge of the area.
• Proven communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills with strong experience.
• Working knowledge of English language.
• Some knowledge of English.
• Computer skills.
• A sense of humour.
• Innovative and creative thinker.
• Work confidently within a group.

Behavioural Competencies:

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

We Offer:

• Monthly Salary based on NRC Afghanistan Salary Scale.
• NRC has medical coverage for staff plus 4 dependents.
• Leave and Holidays accordingly Afghanistan Labor Law.
• Top up Credit card on monthly basis.

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