Shelter Technical Assistant Sudan Gadarif - Nationals Only

Overview

Support the implementation of shelter projects and manage community mobilization activities.

You have:

• Experience working as a Shelter Assistant (or Equivalent) in a humanitarian/recovery context
• Good written and spoken English. Knowledge of additional local dialects is a plus.
• Bachelor degree in one of Engineering Majors (civil, structural, water etc.)
• Experience in conducting needs/vulnerability assessments
• Basic knowledge in developing and following through on community mobilization and technical implementation of construction projects.
• Basic computer skills, especially in Word, Excel and CAD.
• Experience working at distribution sites
• Experience in overseeing site/unit level construction activities

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

All NRC employees are expected to work in accordance with the organization’s core values: dedication, innovation, inclusivity and accountability. These attitudes and believes shall guide our actions and relationships.

Qualifications

Professional competencies

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

Generic professional competencies:

• Experience working as a Shelter Assistant (or Equivalent) in a humanitarian/recovery context
• Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
• Good written and spoken English. Knowledge of additional local dialects is a plus.
• Sound understanding of humanitarian principles, SPHERE standards

Context/ Specific skills, knowledge and experience:

• Bachelor degree in one of Engineering Majors (civil, structural, water etc.)
• Social work, construction or similar background
• Basic knowledge in developing and following through on community mobilization and technical implementation of construction project.
• Experience in overseeing site/unit level construction activities
• Basic knowledge in documenting progress of construction related shelter activities
• Experience in monitoring construction activities/contractors.
• Experience in working at distribution sites
• Experience in conducting needs/vulnerability assessments and previous participation in beneficiary selection processes.
• Experience in working with vulnerable households in urban .setting with an NGO, charity or similar organization.
• Experience in filing out BoQs and Scope of Work documentation
• Proven experience in performing assigned tasks in an efficient and effective manor
• Experience in field level coordination with community stakeholders, and local government officials and Basic experience in coordinating the technical aspects of implementation activities carried out by Daily/Incentive labour teams
• Local knowledge of areas of implementation and local building practices
• Strong communication, interpersonal, analytical and negotiation skills including the ability to explain and present technical information.
• Basic computer skills, especially in Word, Excel and CAD.

Behavioral competencies

• Managing resources to optimize results
• Empowering and building trust
• Managing performance and development
• Planning and delivering results
• Flexible and creative
• Initiating action and change
• Pro-active, goal-oriented and results driven

Responsibilities

Generic responsibilities

• Supervision of Daily Workers and Incentive Labor
• Adhere to NRC policies, tools, handbooks and guidelines as well Government rules and regulations
• Assist with the implementation of the shelter portfolio according to plan of action
• Prepare and develop status reports as required by management
• Ensure proper filing of documents in both hard and soft copies
• Ensure that projects target beneficiaries most in need, and explore and assess new and better ways to assist
• Actively participate in capacity building trainings, workshops and seminars organized by NRC.
• Contribute to organizational learning through the provision specific community mobilization and technical analysis, lessons learned and reports

Specific responsibilities

• Preparation of Technical drawings, BoQs and estimations.
• Conduct needs assessments, focus group discussions, community meetings, and other community mobilization activities
• Explain to the beneficiaries and stakeholders project implementation methodology, BoQs, designs, scope of work, selection criteria, best use practices for materials and any other related beneficiary project documents
• Carry out regular follow-up visits with selected project beneficiaries during and post-project implementation
• Preparation of daily/weekly progress reports, instructions to contractors, variance orders,
• Produce site level BoQs and BoQ amendments, Scope of Work in accordance with NRC Technical minimum standards. Document existing condition of site/unit.
• Technical oversight of Tukul construction and other Engineering activities.
• Responsible for ensuring that safety of beneficiaries and workers in maintained throughout project implementation and that proper measures are taken to ensure safety concerns are immediately rectified.
• Respond to any project beneficiary information requests and complaints as directed by Project Coordinator and M&E unit.
• Report on daily activities of Incentive labour and complete documentation in regard to attendance and performance
• Participate in activities at distribution sites including registration of recipient households, verification of IDs, and signing of distribution lists by beneficiaries
• Conduct household level M&E activities and develop success stories from project implementation
• Perform any other task relevant to the position as requested by the Project team leader and/or the Project Coordinator.

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Added 9 months ago - Updated 9 months ago - Source: nrc.no