Shelter Assistant

The purpose of the Shelter Assistant position is to provide support to program implementation at the field level in Gaza, directly working with the Shelter Coordinator and other Shelter staff. 

Generic responsibilities 

1. Adhere to NRC policies, tools, handbooks, and guidelines.
2. Assist with implementing the shelter portfolio according to the plan of action.
3. Implement independently procedures and activities within own function or core competency as delegated.
4. Responsible for organising and delivering tasks in line with priorities and standards.
5. Provide suggestions and showcase initiative in day-to-day problem-solving in line with agreed procedures, priorities, and standards.
6. Prepare and develop status reports as required by the program manager.
7. Ensure proper filing of documents, reports, and other program documents.
8. Contribute to the implementation of Safe and Inclusive Programming Minimum Standards across the area of work.

Specific responsibilities 

1. Carry out vulnerability and needs assessments (Shelter and socioeconomic) for Shelter projects, including required construction works at communal or household levels in Gaza.
2. Monitor Shelter field activities daily and report to the Shelter Coordinator or Manager about progress/challenges in program implementation in Gaza.
3. Track daily work plan for implementation of Shelter activities in Gaza through regular communication with key stakeholders.
4. Keep accurate data of all technical information and ensure that all beneficiary files are completed and filed.
5. Provide information about project criteria and activities and collect needed information on received complaints from beneficiaries and community members.
6. Support the efficient and cost-effective use of NRC’s assets and resources to maximise support to project participants.
7. Share ideas with the Shelter Team to fulfil beneficiaries’ needs best.
8. Ensure cooperation/coordination with local community members and key stakeholders by setting up and following up regular communication with project participants and key stakeholders.
9. Maintain proper communication with project partners, community members and project participants.
10. Provide administrative support to the Shelter team, with specific tasks such as raising procurement requests, updating relevant project trackers, and other duties as required.
11. Participate in emergency response activities (distribution and rapid assessment) as needed.
12. Undertake any other reasonable task assigned by management.

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Generic professional competencies: 

• Experience working in a humanitarian/recovery context is considered an asset.
• Knowledge and experience within a relevant administration, craft, or technical field and ideally a relevant vocational qualification.
• Previous experience working in complex and volatile contexts is considered an asset.
• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities.
• Basic knowledge of English is required. 

What we Offer? 

You will be working in an international and diverse organization with a dynamic atmosphere. 

You will receive support and opportunities to expand your skills and enhance your expertise. 

You will be working in our Office in Gaza, 

This position is Grade (03) Step (01). Salary and benifits are based on Gaza duty station.

Reports to: Shelter Coordinator.

Recruiter: Dina Saleh.

Recruitment is being done on a rolling basis so please send in your application at the soonest opportunity, the recruitment will be closed once filled.

Internal candidates: to apply as an internal candidate, log in with your official email or click on Opportunity Marketplace.

We receive many applications for each vacant position, so only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

applications are only accepted if submitted through NRC website or the following email address: [email protected] if you are unable to submit your application through NRC website due to internet connectivity, you can send your CV and Cover letter to the mentioned email.

Unsolicited applications not related to this job advertisement will not be considered (indicate the title of the position in the email subject and cover letter).

For more information about NRC's work in Palestine, please check: factsheet_palestine_may2023.pdf (nrc.no)

NRC is an equal opportunities employer and aims to have staffing diversity in terms of age, gender, ethnicity, nationality and physical ability.