Shelter/WASH Officer (CCCM) – Yemen Amran Area

Job Posting Organization:
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a global humanitarian organization that assists people forced to flee their homes due to conflict, persecution, or natural disasters. Established in 1946, NRC operates in over 30 countries worldwide, providing aid and support to millions of people in need. The organization is dedicated to defending the rights of refugees and internally displaced persons (IDPs) and is recognized for its high-quality aid delivery. NRC emphasizes professional growth, diversity, equity, and inclusion within its workforce, fostering a supportive culture and open dialogue with management.

Job Overview:
The Shelter/WASH Officer (CCCM) position is crucial for the qualitative implementation of NRC’s Shelter and WASH programs in targeted displacement sites in Yemen. This role involves ensuring safe, inclusive, and accountable camp management practices while aligning with NRC’s operational and technical management priorities. The officer will provide essential support to colleagues and local partners, overseeing day-to-day site management functions. A significant aspect of this role includes supervising, monitoring, and mentoring local implementing partners to ensure effective service delivery, adherence to humanitarian standards, and compliance with NRC’s accountability and protection principles. The officer will also bridge community needs with organizational and donor requirements, enhancing NRC’s responsiveness and program quality in northern Yemen’s displacement sites.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The duties and responsibilities of the Shelter/WASH Officer include adhering to NRC policies and guidelines, assisting with the implementation of the shelter/WASH portfolio, preparing technical status reports, developing weekly work plans, ensuring proper filing of technical documents, and promoting technical improvements in Shelter/WASH programming. The officer will actively participate in capacity-building trainings and ensure gender and protection mainstreaming at the field level. Specific responsibilities include providing technical support and leadership to partners and communities, supervising local implementing partners, supporting strategy development for Shelter/WASH, monitoring implementation and performance, building partnerships with local authorities and community members, overseeing technical assessments, and ensuring accountability for Shelter/WASH documentation.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a university degree in a relevant field such as social sciences, engineering, or humanitarian studies. They should have at least one year of experience supervising, monitoring, and mentoring local implementing partners, as well as two years of experience in IDP site management. Previous experience in complex and volatile contexts is essential, along with documented results related to the position’s responsibilities. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and basic knowledge of Shelter/WASH construction project implementation are required, along with proven experience in producing technical and progress reports.

Educational Background:
A university degree in a relevant field is required for this position. Relevant fields may include social sciences, engineering, humanitarian studies, or related disciplines. This educational background is essential for understanding the complexities of the humanitarian context and the technical aspects of Shelter/WASH programming.

Experience:
The position requires at least one year of experience in supervising, monitoring, and mentoring local implementing partners, as well as a minimum of two years of experience in IDP site management. Experience in complex and volatile contexts is crucial, as is a track record of documented results related to the responsibilities of the position. Candidates should also have experience with technical implementation of Shelter/WASH projects and producing relevant reports.

Languages:
Good knowledge of English is mandatory for this position. Proficiency in the local language is considered an advantage, as it facilitates communication with local communities and stakeholders.

Additional Notes:
The position is full-time and involves working in a challenging environment. NRC is committed to safeguarding and expects all employees to treat everyone with respect and dignity, contribute to a safe environment, and report any incidents of exploitation or harassment. The organization has a zero-tolerance policy towards inaction against such issues.