Overview
Provides support in carrying out comprehensive sectoral needs assessments and assists in the day-to-day operations of construction and general infrastructure projects.
Tasks Summary
- Assist in carrying out shelter needs assessments while liaising with other relevant sectors.
- Work with stakeholders to ensure shelter beneficiary selection prioritises vulnerable Persons of Concern.
- Assist in developing and updating shelter strategies.
- Provide support in the daily management of construction and infrastructure projects.
- Follow up the design and construction of infrastructure to confirm approvals and compliance.
- Work closely with other relevant sectors for synchronised and coordinated implementation.
- Assist implementing partners on technical shelter and settlement issues.
- Provide technical support in shelter, construction and infrastructure development.
- Assist in coordination and management of shelter and infrastructure interventions.
- Participate as technical focal point in coordination meetings.
- Assist Programme in reviewing technical components of Project Partnership Agreements.
- Actively work with Programme as a member of the Multi-Functional Team.
- Provide support in the preparation of bid documents.
- Assist in the technical evaluation of received bids and review/inspection of quality.
- Support the identification and management of risks and opportunities.
Experience Requirements
- Proven experience in housing and infrastructure projects within the humanitarian sector.
- Experience in donor relations and presenting on behalf of UNHCR during site visits.
- Background in cash and direct implementation (DI) projects, including contractual management and quality control.
- Solid experience in data and information management, with a proven ability to coordinate effectively with stakeholders at various levels.
- 3 years relevant experience with High School Diploma; or 2 years relevant work experience with Bachelor or equivalent or higher.
- Knowledge of SPHERE standards and the ability to use basic survey equipment, digital cameras, and computer equipment.
- Experience in developing shelter and settlement need assessments and undertaking gap analysis for development of shelter programs.
Qualification Requirements
- Certification in Architecture or Civil Engineering.
- Civil Engineering; Architecture
