Shelter Coordinator (engineer)

The Norwegian Refugee Council is a non-governmental, humanitarian organization with 60 years of experience in helping to create a safer and more dignified life for refugees and internally displaced persons. We advocate for their rights and assist with shelter, education, food security, and information counselling & legal assistance.All employees of the Norwegian Refugee Council must be able to adhere to our Codes of Conduct and the four organizational values: Dedicated, innovative, inclusive and accountable.
 

 

JOB PURPOSE
The main objective for the Shelter Coordinator is to lead the start-up (phase 1) of an NRC shelter construction project in the Gaza strip.
 
MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Project Management
-Ensure that the project start up is in accordance with the approved proposal, donor requirements, NRC policies, international standards and local customs
-Lead beneficiary selection, specifically for vulnerable groups and persons with disabilities
-Adopt community and beneficiary participation and self-help construction principles
-Under the guidance of the Area Manager tender and manage consultancy contracts for building design
-Liaise with international, governmental and non-governmental organizations and collaborate where appropriate
-Under the guidance of the Area Manager assist to initiate the coordination of material into Gaza from Israel
-Line manage one Community Liaison Officer
-Produce regular, timely and accurate narrative reports to the Area Manager
 
Programme Development
 
-Support NRC’s position as Shelter Sector lead agency
-Contribute to the development of NRC’s Plan of Action
-Continuously seek innovative ways to improve/develop the work of NRC’s Shelter programme and support the implementation of necessary programme changes
 
 
 
PROFILE OF PERSON

PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
-Minimum 10 years experience in implementing housing construction projects, ideally in the humanitarian sector
 
ESSENTIAL SKILLS
-Fluency in the English language, both written and verbal
-Computer skills including use of Excel spreadsheets
-Knowledge of building standards
 
FORMAL EDUCATION
-Relevant higher level education in Engineering/ construction.
 
PERSONAL QUALITIES
-Goal oriented and visionary
-Ability to work independently and with limited supervision
-Flexible and creative
 
DESIRED SKILLS
-Working with people with disabilities
-International agency work experience
 
Start date:1st September 2011
Contract period:6 months
Salary/benefits:According to NRC’s general directions pay commessurate with experience and  benefits provided.
How to Apply

Interested candidates should send a cover letter and CV in English by email to [email protected].
Persons selected for interview are requested to provide two professional references at the interview.
 
IMPORTANT: Please state Shelter Construction Coordinator in the subject line of the email
Closing date: 10th August 2011.
 

 
Due to the large number of applications expected only short listed candidates will be contacted for written test and interview.

The Norwegian Refugee Council has 2000 committed and competent employees involved in projects on four continents, to give refugees and internally displaced persons a better life and future. In addition we have one of the world’s largest standby forces with 600 professionals, ready to be deployed on 72 hours notice when crisis occur.