Job Summary

The Shelter Program Coordinator will report directly to the Shelter Program Manager. In accordance with the country strategy and mission of Samaritan’s Purse, the Shelter Coordinator will serve as an advisor for all programmatic and logistical operations that relate to the OFDA Shelter Assistance Program. The Shelter Program Coordinator does this by identifying leading teams of assessors to identify target communities, supporting the creation of a program implementation model and tools, and assisting the Program Manager in the operations of the program. The Shelter Program Coordinator will serve to implement the concepts and strategy developed and directed from the Shelter PM. The Shelter Program Coordinator will be required to travel to areas where the houses are located within the WG district and other areas of the N Governorate.

 Key Responsibilities

• Implement and support rehabilitation of homes in Sinjar as part of the Shelter Assistance program
• Assist in monthly reporting and keep Program Manager informed of all program activities
• Oversee the successful implementation of project activities, ensuring that teams are following work plans, that activities are on schedule, and that project deliverables are completed as promised
• Support and mentor all Shelter program staff in their work activities, supervising some staff as needed
• Provide quality review of all program documents, including BOQs, technical drawings, and data collection tools
• Supervise subcontractors and employees/temporary laborers to ensure quality and design standards are met, if needed
• Coordinating with SP logs and security teams to ensure that program is able to implement programs in line with SP policies and procedures
• Design and manage assessments and baseline studies in order to identify the gaps.
• Carrying out of assessments and post-implementation monitoring.
• Represent Samaritan’s purse at cluster meetings and other coordination meetings.
• Complete other activities as directed by the leadership.
• Assess, manage, and report critical physical and emotional concerns of supervised staff.

Skills Required

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Attention to detail, anticipation and follow up are core values of the job function while maintaining the highest levels of confidentiality regarding contracts and salaries.
• Possesses strong organizational and problem solving skills.
• Must be a self-starter and internally driven to success and hard work.
• Possesses strong cross-cultural communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Must be a humble team player.
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable.
• Willingness to travel in and out of the field.
• Knowledge of computer systems and its applications such as Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Must have analytical and report writing skills
• High level of integrity and stewardship.
• Committed to the SP values and ethics.
• Ability to use AutoCAD tools.
• Ability to work on multiple projects as a leader and self-starter.

Education / Experience Needed

• BA in engineering required
• Experience in previous Shelter and/or WASH programming required
• Experience in hygiene education preferred
• Experience in management and supervision required
• Experience preferably with a NGO in the past.

LANGUAGE 

• Local language
• English

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral diagram, or schedule form.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical demands will be dependent upon situation and event.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

o   Travelling

o   Work in a security context that is fluid