Overview
The Shelter and Settlement Officer is responsible for developing designs, conducting technical assessments, supporting shelter rehabilitation, and ensuring quality implementation of shelter activities through in-kind and cash assistance modalities.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct technical field assessments for shelter construction, reconstruction, repair, rehabilitation, and other relevant infrastructure works.
- Support both in-kind and cash-based shelter interventions, including cash-for-repair and self-rehabilitation approaches.
- Lead technical related training of basic carpentry, shelter in emergencies, monitoring and assessment.
- Assist in developing Engineering drawings, BoQs, technical specifications, and related documentation.
- Provide technical input for Purchase Requisitions (PRs) in line with DRC policies and procedures.
- Maintain systematic filing and database management for shelter and cash activities.
- Supervise contractors, skilled laborers, and incentive workers to ensure quality and timely implementation.
- Provide technical guidance and on-the-job training to assistants, incentive workers, and community volunteers.
- Support shelter kit distribution and ensure proper beneficiary verification, documentation, and handover.
- Facilitate carpentry and other technical training for beneficiaries to strengthen self-repair and maintenance capacity.
- Coordinate with Camp Management Committees (CMCs), Village Administrators, and beneficiaries to ensure accountability, community engagement, and quality outputs.
- Provide technical support to implementing partners and contribute to joint monitoring, assessments, and capacity development.
- Report daily/weekly on the progress of shelter, rehabilitation, and cash activities.
- Liaise and cooperate with local authorities and other humanitarian organizations as needed.
- Act as DRC’s technical focal point at field level for shelter and settlement interventions.
- Perform other tasks as assigned by the Shelter and Settlement Manager.
Required Experience
- Minimum 2 years of hands-on experience in shelter/infrastructure/community construction, repair, and design.
- Experience in cash-based interventions, such as cash-for-repair or conditional cash assistance.
- Demonstrated experience in supervising construction activities, including those implemented through contractors, direct labor, and community-led processes.
- Knowledge and use of engineering software (AutoCAD) and Microsoft Office.
- Experience in technical assessments, BoQ preparation, and kit distribution.
- Skilled in community engagement, negotiation, and capacity building.
- Flexible and able to travel frequently by road and boat.
- Familiarity with local construction practices, materials, and the Rakhine context.
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering, Architecture, or related technical field (B.Tech, B.E, or AGTI).
