Shelter Coordinator

The Norwegian Refugee Council seeks:
Shelter Coordinator

1-Job Purpose Summary

The Shelter Coordinator shall work under the programmatic guidance of the Shelter Programme Manager (PM) and operational guidance of the Field Manager (FM) to fulfil the objectives of the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) as stated in the Programme of Principles, the Country Strategy, the Project Proposals and the running Activity Plans. The Shelter Coordinator is responsible for supporting the planning and implementation of the Shelter project in the field area.

Key Responsibilities

The Coordinator is responsible for supporting the PM in planning and implementation of the projects. The Coordinator, in close coordination with the FM and PM, will:
Develop procedures for the implementation of the shelter programme in accordance with NRC principles and ways of working.
Ensure that any construction is in accordance with NRC standards and meets the specifications as agreed with the community
Ensure that all project activities are in accordance with budget lines.
Ensure a constructive co-operation with NRCs other programmes
Coordinate inputs to PM for reports on shelter activities to donors.
Ensure a constructive co-operation with local authorities.
Ensure a constructive co-operation with other international and local NGOs as well as the UN family
Participate in relevant meetings.
Participate and contribute in the identification of new areas of intervention
Conduct assessments
Support the PM in the drafting of new proposals and project reports
Actively promote the rights of refugees, IDPs and returnees
Any other task relevant to the position as requested by the Shelter PM or FM
Maintain overall overview of projects in relation to achievements, procedures and timeframes
Supervise and guide the shelter staff in the planning of activities
Conduct field visits to check progress in the field
Project document preparation
Maintain direct communication with FM and PM
Create and maintain beneficiary database

Supervisees:
Supervise the work of the Shelter Officers and Shelter Advisors

Qualifications and Competences

Academic and Professional Qualifications
Ordinary National Diploma in engineering, urban planning or other relevant field
Professional use of office applications

Relevant Experience
Minimum 3 years of proven field experience in relevant field

Knowledge, Skills & Personal Attributes
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Strong organizational and team leadership skills
Ability to work under pressure, independently and with limited supervision
Flexible, creative and co-operative
Practical sense and willingness and ability to contribute to logistics
Good cultural awareness and sensitivity
Highly approachable, trustworthy and confidential
Very Good English Language level
Knowledge of the NGO operations and the dynamics of the humanitarian sector
Construction technical knowledge
Goal oriented

Achievement indicators
The NRC strategy for shelter activities is implemented in field office
Developing appropriate project process documents and M&E
Delivering working tasks in a structured and professional manner, according to a weekly activity plan
Ensuring project is delivered to meet deadlines
Applying to the NRC standards, policies and guidelines
Adapting and coping to change
Communication with impact and respect
Make sure that NRC criteria is well communicated to all beneficiaries

All NRC employees should be able to adhere to our Codes of Conduct and the four organizational values: Dedication, innovation, inclusivity and accountability.

Reporting to: Shelter Project manager
Supervisor substitute: Area Manager
Department/Project No.: Shelter
DUTY STATION: Gaza
CONTRACT PERIOD: Initially six months
SALARY: According to NRCs salary scale


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Only short listed candidates will be contacted for interview

Closing date: 15/02/2015

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