Overview
Assists in carrying out comprehensive sectoral needs assessments and supports the day-to-day operations of construction and general infrastructure projects. Ensures shelter and infrastructure responses evolve towards more durable solutions, drawing from sustainable local practices.
Tasks Summary
- Assist in carrying out shelter needs assessments in liaison with other sectors.
- Work with stakeholders to ensure beneficiary selection prioritises vulnerable Persons of Concern.
- Assist supervisor in developing and updating shelter strategies.
- Provide support in daily management of construction and infrastructure projects.
- Follow up on design and construction of infrastructure to confirm compliance with standards.
- Work closely with other sectors for synchronised and coordinated shelter and infrastructure 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 in coordination meetings as technical focal point.
- 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 preparation of bid documents for construction and infrastructure projects.
- Assist in technical evaluation of bids and review/inspection of quality.
- Support identification and management of risks and opportunities.
- Perform other related duties as required.
Experience Requirements
- 3 years relevant experience with High School Diploma; or 2 years relevant work experience with Bachelor or equivalent or higher.
- Knowledge of SPHERE standards.
- 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.
- Knowledge of UNHCR shelter standards, as well as standards related to protection, environment and land use (desirable).
- Knowledge of a range of shelter assistance options, including sensitivity to cultural and gender specific needs (desirable).
- Knowledge of computer graphics, AutoCAD and mapping software as well as the capacity to use mapping tools (GPS), and digital photographic equipment, and related software (map info etc.) (desirable).
Qualification Requirements
• Civil Engineering; Architecture
