Shelter & WASH Technical Assistant Ukraine Chernihiv
Support daily WASH and Shelter activities implementation
Overview
Support daily WASH and Shelter activities implementation
You have:
- Fluency in Ukrainian and Russian essential
- Basic English proficiency is an advantage
- Good computer skills, experience with Microsoft Office applications, required
- Previous experience in a humanitarian/early recovery setting is an advantage
- Political and cultural awareness, as well as good understanding of the current crisis in Ukraine
- Ability to work under pressure in compliance with basic security rules
- Highest standards of ethics and integrity
- Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
Contract
This is a Professional contract, Grade 4 (NRC) contract. More about Professional contract, Grade 4 (NRC) contracts.
NRC is looking for a Shelter/WASH Technical Assistant to be based in Chernihiv, Ukraine.
Role and responsibilities
Under the supervision of the Shelter/WASH Technical Officer, the Shelter/WASH Technical Assistant will support the day-to-day implementation of WASH and Shelter activities in urban and rural settings (water supply, wastewater, energy, construction).
Generic responsibilities
- Implement assigned daily programmatic tasks and activities as assigned by the supervisor
- Comply with NRC programme strategy, tools, guidelines and standards
- Promote and share ideas for improvement and necessary changes in project activities
- Collaborate with relevant local authorities and stakeholders at field level as requested by the supervisor (i.e. local authorities, other humanitarian organizations, volunteer groups)
- Adhere to NRC policies, guidelines and procedures
- 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
- Contribute to identification of protection risks and needs in the context of the program implementation
Specific responsibilities
- Under the supervision of the Shelter/WASH Technical Officer, guide enumerators when participating in needs assessments to identify potential beneficiaries that could benefit from NRC’s Shelter/WASH activities.
- Ensure proper sensitisation of the community about the planned activities.
- Provide regular suggestions on programme improvements and progress reports to the Shelter/WASH Technical Officer.
- Closely cooperate with other departments to ensure adequate field-level implementation of a coherent integrated programme in target areas in Ukraine
- Liaise at field level with local government/stakeholders/communities to ensure NRC obtains required permissions for day-to-day project implementation
- Ensure abidance by his/her team with NRC’s compliance rules and regulations
- Assist with any other duties assigned by line manager as and when required.
Skills, knowledge and experience:
- Good computer skills, experience with Microsoft Office applications, required
- Political and cultural awareness, as well as good understanding of the current crisis in Ukraine.
- Previous experience in a humanitarian/early recovery setting is an advantage.
- Diplomatic and respectful communication.
- Ability to work under pressure in compliance with basic security rules.
- Highest standards of ethics and integrity
- Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
- Fluency in Ukrainian and Russian essential
- Basic English proficiency is an advantage
- Willingness to work in demanding, stressful situations with respect for basic security rules
We Offer:
- Contract: fixed term national employment contract until 30 June 2023, with possible extension
- Location: North Area Office, based in Chernihiv
- Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by email.
- We will be reviewing applications and interviewing candidates on a rolling basis.
- This vacancy is open only to Ukrainian candidates.
Potential interview questions
| Describe a time when you had to implement a new process under pressure. | We want to understand how you handle stressful situations and maintain the quality of work. | Provide an example of a specific process you implemented and the outcome. |
| How do you ensure compliance with organizational guidelines in your work? | This question assesses your knowledge of and adherence to policies and procedures. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you give an example of how you engaged a community for a project you were involved in? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies would you employ to identify potential beneficiaries for WASH activities? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you prioritize your tasks when managing multiple activities? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |