Shelter Officer / Officier Abris

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 services and support 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.

Job Overview:
The Shelter Officer position is a critical role within the NRC, focusing on assessing and addressing the needs for shelter and non-food items (NFIs), as well as water, hygiene, and sanitation (WASH) in community and school settings in areas of intervention. The officer will be responsible for preparing and conducting assessments, drafting evaluation reports, and developing activity plans aimed at promoting hygiene. This role requires collaboration with the Shelter and WASH specialists to create standard operating procedures and communication tools for effective implementation of shelter and WASH activities. The Shelter Officer will also lead community training sessions, ensuring the quality of awareness materials and their proper use, while providing necessary support to assistants in planning and organizing distribution activities. The position demands a proactive approach to monitoring and ensuring the quality of field activities, adherence to distribution schedules, and compliance with construction and rehabilitation standards for water, sanitation, and shelter infrastructures. Additionally, the officer will contribute to project proposal development and update activity plans and descriptions as needed.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assess community needs for shelter/NFIs, water, hygiene, and sanitation in intervention areas, preparing CAP surveys and drafting evaluation reports.
• Develop quantitative and qualitative needs assessments for hygiene promotion activities and create activity plans.
• Collaborate with the Shelter WASH coordinator to initiate and develop terms of reference and standard operating procedures for shelter and WASH activities, including communication tools such as IEC materials, image boxes, and posters.
• Guide and supervise community training sessions, including training for community volunteers and committee members (e.g., shelter committees, water point management committees, hygiene and sanitation committees).
• Ensure the quality and proper use of awareness materials.
• Provide necessary support to WASH and shelter assistants in planning and organizing distribution activities, whether in-kind or cash-based, for shelter/NFIs and WASH materials.
• Supervise the daily activities of WASH/Shelter assistants responsible for hygiene promotion and community mobilization training.
• Offer technical support to logistics in preparing calls for tenders for goods and services required for shelter and WASH activities.
• Prepare and organize awareness sessions on shelter and WASH activities. 1
• Monitor, control, and ensure the quality of field activities, including adherence to distribution schedules and compliance with construction/rehabilitation standards for water, sanitation, and shelter infrastructures. 1
• Contribute to project proposal development and update activity plans and descriptions as necessary.

Required Qualifications:

• Professional experience as a Project Officer in humanitarian/recovery contexts.
• Previous work experience in complex and unstable environments.
• Proven results in fulfilling the responsibilities of the position.
• Knowledge of English is an asset.
• Specific skills, knowledge, and experience relevant to the context: a university degree in civil engineering, water management, architecture, or other relevant fields.
• Previous satisfactory work experience in the same or similar field, preferably with humanitarian NGOs or UN agencies.
• Computer skills (MS Office, AutoCAD, GIS).
• Proficiency in French. Knowledge of English and local languages is an asset.
• Familiarity with the eastern regions. 1
• Excellent verbal communication skills. 1
• Ability to take initiative and make decisions, identify opportunities, and propose ideas and solutions proactively. 1
• Understanding of local context. 1
• Experience in opening missions.

Educational Background:
A university degree in civil engineering, water management, architecture, or other relevant fields is required for this position. This educational background provides the necessary technical knowledge and skills to effectively assess and address shelter and WASH needs in humanitarian contexts.

Experience:
The position requires professional experience as a Project Officer in humanitarian or recovery contexts, with a preference for candidates who have worked in complex and unstable environments. Proven results in fulfilling the responsibilities of the position are essential, along with previous satisfactory work experience in similar fields, preferably with humanitarian NGOs or UN agencies.

Languages:
Proficiency in French is mandatory, while knowledge of English and local languages is considered an asset. The ability to communicate effectively in these languages is crucial for successful interaction with community members and stakeholders.

Additional Notes:
The position involves 85% field travel, indicating a significant amount of time spent in the field rather than in an office setting. The role is likely to be full-time, and the organization may be recruiting both nationally and internationally. Compensation and benefits details are not specified in the job ad, but candidates can expect a supportive culture and opportunities for professional growth within NRC.