Shelter Technical Assistant Sudan Kosti - Nationals Only

Job DescriptionAll 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.

ResponsibilitiesGeneric responsibilities Supervision of Daily Works and construction sitesAdhere 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 actionPrepare and develop status reports as required by managementEnsure proper filing of documents in both hard and soft copiesEnsure that projects target beneficiaries most in need, and explore and assess new and better ways to assistActively 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 reportsSpecific ResponsibilitiesPreparation 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 documentsCarry out regular follow-up visits with selected project beneficiaries during and post-project implementationPreparation 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 sites 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 performanceParticipate in activities at distribution sites including registration of recipient households, verification of IDs, and signing of distribution lists by beneficiariesConduct household level M&E activities and develop success stories from project implementationPerform any other task relevant to the position as requested by the Project Technical officers and/or the Project Coordinator. QualificationsProfessional competencies These are skills, knowledge and experience that are important for effective performance. Generic professional competencies:

Experience working as a Shelter Technical Assistant (or Equivalent) in a humanitarian/recovery contextPrevious experience from working in complex and volatile contextsDocumented results related to the position’s responsibilitiesGood written and spoken English. Sound understanding of humanitarian principles, SPHERE standardsContext/ Specific skills, knowledge and experience: Field(s) of Education: Architecture; Civil Engineering; Structural Engineering; Construction Management; or other relevant field. Social work, construction or similar backgroundBasic knowledge in developing and following through on community mobilization and technical implementation of construction project.

Experience in overseeing site/unit level construction activitiesBasic knowledge in documenting progress of construction related shelter activitiesExperience in monitoring construction activities/contractors. Experience in working at distribution sitesExperience 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 manorExperience 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 teamsLocal knowledge of areas of implementation and local building practicesStrong communication, interpersonal, analytical and negotiation skills including the ability to explain and present technical information. Strong knowledge of MS package (Word, Excel…) and AutoCAD, Revit, primavera.

Behavioral competencies Managing resources to optimize resultsEmpowering and building trustManaging performance and developmentPlanning and delivering resultsFlexible and creativeInitiating action and changePro-active, goal-oriented and results drivenAbout UsThe 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