Shelter & WASH Coordinator (Social) Ukraine Dnipro - Nationals Only

Contract

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An exciting leadership opportunity with NRC - Ukraine. NRC Ukraine is seeking to hire a national Shelter/WASH Coordinator (Social) to support us in scaling up our humanitarian response, the Shelter/Wash Coordinator will oversee the program activities and manage a team of Shelter/WASH Team Leaders and Shelter/WASH Technical Assistants in Easter Ukraine.

Background

NRC is implementing the Shelter/WASH program in urban and rural areas of Ukraine to meet the needs of people affected by the conflict. The programme activities include distribution of various NFI and hygiene kits, provision of support to collective centres and institutions, rehabilitation and upgrade of war-damaged shelters and various infrastructure facilities, provision of voucher and cash assistance to conflict affected households.

What you will do

1. Direct management of the Shelter/WASH team, setting clear objectives for team members and indicators to monitor performance.
2. Ensure compliance with strategy, tools, guidelines, and standards.
3. Contribute to core competency strategy development and provide input on needs and gaps identified in NRC’s geographical and programmatic area of implementation.
4. Manage and implement delegated portfolio of Shelter/WASH projects (activities, budget, and project documentation) in line with proposals, strategies and donor requirements, ensure high technical quality, and provide regular reports to the Shelter/WASH Project Manager.
5. Manage the project budget in his/her geographical and programmatic areas of implementation.
6. Promote and share ideas for improvement and necessary changes in project activities.
7. Ensure capacity building of project staff and transfer key skills.
8. Liaison and collaborate with relevant local authorities and stakeholders (i.e., local authorities, other humanitarian organisations, and volunteer groups).
9. Promote the rights of IDPs in line with NRC’s advocacy strategy.

What you will bring:

• University degree in engineering, social sciences, economics, or other related fields.
• Experience in Shelter/WASH programming and social work with distribution of emergency humanitarian assistance.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in people management.
• Good working knowledge of the mandates and modalities of the international humanitarian sector including the UN cluster system.
• Excellent interpersonal and networking skills and the ability to liaise authoritatively with figures from the humanitarian community, local media, local government and army, and other relevant actors, when required.
• Ability to work under pressure, independently and with limited supervision and in compliance with basic security rules.
• Excellent communication and reporting skills, both written and oral;
• Good understanding of humanitarian compliance vis-à-vis donors and accountability to donors and affected populations.
• Good external representation skills.
• Previous experience working in complex and volatile contexts.
• Fluency in Ukrainian and Russian is essential.
• Good proficiency in English, both written and verbal
• Willingness to work in demanding, stressful situations with respect for basic security rules.

We highly encourage you to learn more about the role: please review the detailed Job Description here.

What Makes This Position Attractive?

• The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee. The organisation protects displaced people and supports them as they build a new future. The organisation began relief efforts after World War II, and today, works in both new and protracted crises across more than 40 countries.
• Meaningful work that responds to the diverse needs, priorities, and concerns raised by beneficiary communities. NRC Ukraine meets immediate humanitarian needs, prevents further displacement, and contributes to durable solutions.

What We Offer

• Duty station: Dnipro
• Contract duration: Employment contract – till 31 Dec 2023 with the possibility of extension subject to funding availability and satisfactory performance
• Travel: 50% to field locations
• Salary/benefits: According to NRC salary scale, terms and conditions.
• Closing Date: 17.05.2023
• NRC is an equal opportunities employer. In the selection of our staff, we are committed to diversity without distinction to age, gender, religion, ethnicity, nationality, and physical ability.
• We think outside the box, encourage ideas, and give responsibility to all employees at all levels. You will have many opportunities to be heard and take the initiative.

Key Information - Please Take Note When Applying

• Learn more about NRC here and NRC Ukraine
• To apply as an internal candidate, please click on the suitcase icon “I am an employee” on the top right of the page to be redirected to NRC’s internal career site.
• Apply by completing all the system-required fields of your experience, employment history, and education in your application.
• Ensure to attach your latest CV.
• Submit your application and CV in English.
• When creating your profile, include your full name as per your passport.
• Applications that do not meet the minimum standards in terms of experience or qualifications will generally not be considered.
• Unsolicited applications not related to this specific job advertisement will not be considered.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We receive many applicants for each vacant position.