Job Description
Job Posting Organization:
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a global humanitarian organization established to assist people who are forced to flee their homes due to conflict and disaster. NRC operates in multiple countries around the world, providing essential support and services to millions of displaced individuals. The organization is recognized for its commitment to high-quality aid and advocacy for the rights of refugees and internally displaced persons. NRC fosters a culture of professional growth, innovation, and open dialogue among its employees, emphasizing diversity, equity, and inclusion in its workforce. The organization is dedicated to safeguarding the dignity and safety of all individuals it serves, maintaining a zero-tolerance policy towards exploitation and abuse.
Job Overview:
The position of Officier Abri at NRC in Adré, Chad, involves the implementation of shelter projects in the eastern regions of Chad. The officer is responsible for the daily execution of projects related to shelters, infrastructure, and community mobilization. This role requires a strong understanding of technical compliance with NRC policies, strategies, and standards in the shelter sector. The Officier Abri will ensure that projects are effectively planned, implemented, documented, and monitored, while also providing technical support and capacity building to project staff. The officer will engage with community members to identify needs and develop action plans, ensuring that the most vulnerable beneficiaries receive appropriate assistance. The role also involves collaboration with various stakeholders and contributing to the development of community development plans.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The Officier Abri will have a range of responsibilities, including ensuring technical compliance of projects with NRC policies and standards, planning and coordinating activities with the support of assistants, participating in assessments and training, and developing quality technical documents. The officer will facilitate community participation through inclusive discussions, analyze the context and needs of displaced persons, and support the development and implementation of community development plans. Additionally, the officer will work closely with monitoring and evaluation teams to document data and results, contribute to targeted assistance for beneficiaries, and promote the rights of displaced individuals in collaboration with local authorities and stakeholders. The role may also require additional tasks as needed, provided they align with the job description.
Required Qualifications:
Candidates for the Officier Abri position should possess a combination of professional skills, knowledge, and experience relevant to the role. General professional skills include experience in project officer roles within humanitarian contexts, particularly in eastern Chad, and the ability to plan, organize, and supervise activities effectively. Strong communication skills, proficiency in French and Arabic, and familiarity with local languages are essential. Candidates should also be adept in using common computer software such as Windows, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Specific skills related to shelter and infrastructure, including knowledge of construction techniques and materials, are crucial for success in this position.
Educational Background:
The educational requirements for the Officier Abri position include a university degree (BAC+3) in fields such as Building and Public Works, Civil Engineering, Rural Engineering, Hydraulics, or a related area. Candidates with a BAC+2 in a relevant field and at least four years of professional experience in shelter and construction may also be considered. A strong understanding of technical aspects related to shelter and infrastructure is necessary, along with the ability to ensure quality in technical interventions and capacity building for teams and beneficiaries.
Experience:
Candidates should have at least three years of experience in a project officer role or a similar position within humanitarian, recovery, or development contexts. Experience working in the eastern provinces of Chad, particularly in Ouaddaï, Wadi Fira, and Ennedi, is considered an asset. The ability to work in multicultural and multisectoral environments, as well as experience in community engagement and mobilization, is highly valued.
Languages:
Proficiency in French and Arabic is mandatory for this position, with local language knowledge being an advantage. Effective communication skills in both written and spoken forms are essential for interacting with diverse stakeholders and community members.
Additional Notes:
The position is likely to be full-time, with responsibilities that may require regular travel and fieldwork outside of the office. The NRC emphasizes a supportive work culture and encourages professional development among its employees. The organization is committed to safeguarding and expects all employees to contribute to a safe environment, treating everyone with respect and dignity, and reporting any incidents of exploitation or abuse.
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a global humanitarian organization established to assist people who are forced to flee their homes due to conflict and disaster. NRC operates in multiple countries around the world, providing essential support and services to millions of displaced individuals. The organization is recognized for its commitment to high-quality aid and advocacy for the rights of refugees and internally displaced persons. NRC fosters a culture of professional growth, innovation, and open dialogue among its employees, emphasizing diversity, equity, and inclusion in its workforce. The organization is dedicated to safeguarding the dignity and safety of all individuals it serves, maintaining a zero-tolerance policy towards exploitation and abuse.
Job Overview:
The position of Officier Abri at NRC in Adré, Chad, involves the implementation of shelter projects in the eastern regions of Chad. The officer is responsible for the daily execution of projects related to shelters, infrastructure, and community mobilization. This role requires a strong understanding of technical compliance with NRC policies, strategies, and standards in the shelter sector. The Officier Abri will ensure that projects are effectively planned, implemented, documented, and monitored, while also providing technical support and capacity building to project staff. The officer will engage with community members to identify needs and develop action plans, ensuring that the most vulnerable beneficiaries receive appropriate assistance. The role also involves collaboration with various stakeholders and contributing to the development of community development plans.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The Officier Abri will have a range of responsibilities, including ensuring technical compliance of projects with NRC policies and standards, planning and coordinating activities with the support of assistants, participating in assessments and training, and developing quality technical documents. The officer will facilitate community participation through inclusive discussions, analyze the context and needs of displaced persons, and support the development and implementation of community development plans. Additionally, the officer will work closely with monitoring and evaluation teams to document data and results, contribute to targeted assistance for beneficiaries, and promote the rights of displaced individuals in collaboration with local authorities and stakeholders. The role may also require additional tasks as needed, provided they align with the job description.
Required Qualifications:
Candidates for the Officier Abri position should possess a combination of professional skills, knowledge, and experience relevant to the role. General professional skills include experience in project officer roles within humanitarian contexts, particularly in eastern Chad, and the ability to plan, organize, and supervise activities effectively. Strong communication skills, proficiency in French and Arabic, and familiarity with local languages are essential. Candidates should also be adept in using common computer software such as Windows, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Specific skills related to shelter and infrastructure, including knowledge of construction techniques and materials, are crucial for success in this position.
Educational Background:
The educational requirements for the Officier Abri position include a university degree (BAC+3) in fields such as Building and Public Works, Civil Engineering, Rural Engineering, Hydraulics, or a related area. Candidates with a BAC+2 in a relevant field and at least four years of professional experience in shelter and construction may also be considered. A strong understanding of technical aspects related to shelter and infrastructure is necessary, along with the ability to ensure quality in technical interventions and capacity building for teams and beneficiaries.
Experience:
Candidates should have at least three years of experience in a project officer role or a similar position within humanitarian, recovery, or development contexts. Experience working in the eastern provinces of Chad, particularly in Ouaddaï, Wadi Fira, and Ennedi, is considered an asset. The ability to work in multicultural and multisectoral environments, as well as experience in community engagement and mobilization, is highly valued.
Languages:
Proficiency in French and Arabic is mandatory for this position, with local language knowledge being an advantage. Effective communication skills in both written and spoken forms are essential for interacting with diverse stakeholders and community members.
Additional Notes:
The position is likely to be full-time, with responsibilities that may require regular travel and fieldwork outside of the office. The NRC emphasizes a supportive work culture and encourages professional development among its employees. The organization is committed to safeguarding and expects all employees to contribute to a safe environment, treating everyone with respect and dignity, and reporting any incidents of exploitation or abuse.
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