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Shelter Officer
Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)
Engineering
Civil Engineering
Shire
3 years
1 Position
2023-05-19
to
2023-06-02
Civil Engineering
Construction Technology & Management
Full Time
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Job Description
Roles & Responsibilities:
The purpose of the Shelter officer position is to facilitate the supervision of the ongoing Shelter project activities in Shire as requested. The Shelter officer will also support on assessment of new constructions and maintenance works within the refugee/ IDP camps and host communities. This is a roving position that will primarily be based in Shire.
Generic Responsibilities
Adherence to NRC policies, guidance and procedures
Line managing Shelter Project assistants and other project staffs
Coordinate and communicate with camp level partners and IDP representatives and local administration during work execution in IDP camps and Host communities.
Ensure standard of constructions are maintained as per SPHERE standard
Prepare and develop status reports as required by management
Implement CC SoPs and ensure high technical quality of projects
Contribute to the development Shelter project strategies; participate in the development of relevant CC projects.
Promote and share ideas for improvement of the Shelter Program
Ensure that projects target beneficiaries most in need of protection, explore and asses new and better ways to assist.
Promote the rights of refugees in line with the advocacy strategy.
Specific Responsibilities
Providing technical support for all construction and maintenance activities including school constructions under Education program
Verify BoQ and designs for new project proposals are prepared and submitted on time
Regularly travel to the field to support shelter activities.
Participate in site selection for new constructions and in assessing shelters for maintenance.
Check that Payments for executed construction works are prepared and paid accordingly
Coordinate with Shelter team and other IPs for final quality work checking and approval
Ensure close follow up and supervision of out sourced constructions
Ensure quality construction materials are delivered as per the specification given during purchase requisition
Follow up and check quality of constructions undergoing are maintained
Coordinate with Education team to ensure on time delivery of constructions and fulfil requirements of school standards
Ensure Cost, requisition and administer Working Advances, including construction teams' payments, field-based resource person’s payments and activity participants’ payments are in compliance with NRC policy.
Support beneficiary trainings as required by the project objectives.
Organize and implement distributions of NFIs to the beneficiaries.
Promote and share ideas for technical improvement.
Provide support to any construction or maintenance activities and assessments for NRC Shire and surrounding host community in line with NRC quality standards.
Implement any other task relevant to the position as requested by the line manager.
Job Requirements
Generic professional competencies:
A university degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management or Related field.
Minimum of three years practical experience in construction supervision/follow up with Humanirarian Organizaion or NGOs’ working in complex and volatile contexts
Knowledge of the operating context in Tigray Region;
Knowledge of the local languages is an advantage;
Experience in use of design software’s like AutoCAD, ArcGIS and statistical packages;
Knowledge and experience of the application of SPHERE Experience from working in a humanitarian/recovery context
Ability to prioritise responsibilities, carry out multiple tasks simultaneously, and meet deadlines
Ability to work independently whenever required
Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
Good knowledge of English
Behavioural Competencies
Demonstrates strong communication skills
Handling insecure environment
Ability to work under high work load
Attention to detail
Good cultural awareness and sensitivity
Strong team working and support role skills
Planning and delivering results
Good task orientation and planning skills.
Communicating with impact and respect
How to Apply
Fields Of Study
Civil Engineering
Construction Technology & Management
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