All NRC employees are expected to work in accordance with the organization’s core values: dedication, innovation, inclusivity, and accountability. These attitudes and beliefs shall guide our actions and relationships.
Generic responsibilities
Supervision of Daily Works and construction sites. Adhere to NRC policies, tools, handbooks, and guidelines as well as Government rules and regulations. Assist with the implementation of the shelter portfolio according to the plan of action. Prepare and develop status reports as required by management. Ensure proper filing of documents in both hard and soft copies. Ensure that projects target beneficiaries most in need and explore and assess new and better ways to assist. Actively participate in capacity-building trainings, workshops, and seminars organized by NRC. Contribute to organizational learning through the provision of specific community mobilization and technical analysis, lessons learned, and reports.
Specific responsibilities
Preparation of Technical drawings, BoQs, and cost estimations. Conduct needs assessments, focus group discussions, community meetings, and other community mobilization activities Explain to the beneficiaries and stakeholders the project implementation methodology, BoQs, designs, scope of work, selection criteria, best use practices for materials, and any other related beneficiary project documents Carry out regular follow-up visits with selected project beneficiaries during and post-project implementation Preparation of daily/weekly progress reports, instructions to contractors, variance orders, Produce site-level BoQs and BoQ amendments, Scope of Work following NRC Technical minimum standards. Document the existing condition of the site/unit. Technical oversight of site construction and other Engineering activities. Responsible for ensuring that the safety of beneficiaries and workers is 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 the Project Coordinator and the MEL unit.Report on the daily activities of Incentive labour and complete documentation regarding attendance and performance. Participate in activities at distribution sites, including registration of recipient households, verification of IDs, and signing of distribution lists by beneficiaries Conduct household-level MEL activities and develop success stories from project implementation. Perform any other task relevant to the position as requested by the Project Technical officers and/or the Project Coordinator.
Professional competencies
These are skills, knowledge, and experience that are important for effective performance.
Generic professional competencies:
Experience working as a Shelter Assistant (or Equivalent) in a humanitarian/recovery contextPrevious experience working in complex and volatile contextsDocumented results related to the position’s responsibilitiesGood written and spoken English. Knowledge of additional local dialects is a plus.Sound understanding of humanitarian principles, SPHERE standards
Context/ Specific skills, knowledge, and experience:
Bachelor’s degree in one of the Engineering Majors (civil, structural, water etc.), or equivalent experience. Social work, construction, or similar background.Basic knowledge in developing and following through on community mobilization and technical implementation of construction projects.Experience in overseeing site/unit-level construction activitiesBasic knowledge of documenting the 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 settings 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 mannerExperience 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.Basic computer skills, especially in Word and Excel.
Behavioural 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-driven. The 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