Project Manager - Shelter & Settlements

Job Posting Organization:
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organization established to assist people forced to flee their homes due to conflict and disaster. With a workforce of approximately 15,000 employees, NRC operates in 40 countries worldwide, providing life-saving assistance and long-term support to millions of individuals each year. The organization is dedicated to upholding the rights of refugees and internally displaced persons, ensuring that they receive the necessary aid and support to rebuild their lives. NRC is committed to diversity and inclusion, fostering a work environment that empowers employees to share ideas and take responsibility for their roles.

Job Overview:
The Project Manager for Shelter & Settlements will play a crucial role in ensuring the quality of programming and coordination across NRC Ukraine’s North-East Area Office (AONE). This position involves mentoring, training, and developing the capacity of staff in all areas related to Shelter & Settlements technical capacity and humanitarian project implementation. The Project Manager will be responsible for managing and implementing projects according to established strategies, proposals, and donor requirements, while ensuring compliance with NRC policies and procedures. The role requires a strong understanding of the local context, particularly regarding Housing, Land, and Property (HLP) issues in Ukraine, and the ability to work effectively in challenging environments. The Project Manager will also contribute to the development of strategies based on beneficiary needs and context assessments, ensuring that projects target the most vulnerable populations and promote the rights of displaced individuals.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The Project Manager will be responsible for a variety of key tasks, including:

• Contributing to the development of country, area, and core competency strategies based on context and technical expertise.
• Managing and implementing core competency projects, ensuring adherence to strategies, proposals, and budgets while complying with donor requirements and NRC policies.
• Developing and updating detailed project work plans, spending plans, monitoring and evaluation plans, and recruitment plans for specific projects.
• Contributing to proposal development with specific inputs related to the area of operation.
• Identifying new programming opportunities and fostering synergies with other core competencies and local partnerships.
• Providing regular progress reports to the Area Programme Manager and Shelter & Settlements Specialist.
• Implementing technical direction as determined by the Shelter & Settlements Core Competency Specialist, ensuring high technical quality and cost efficiency of projects.
• Promoting the rights of internally displaced persons (IDPs) and returnees in line with the advocacy strategy.
• Actively promoting Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) standards within NRC and among beneficiaries.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a relevant university degree, preferably in architecture or civil engineering. A minimum of three years of field experience as a Project Manager in shelter and settlements programs during complex emergencies is required. The ideal candidate will have experience in project cycle management, risk management, staff development, and grants and budget management. Experience in logistics and administration management, as well as managing large-scale infrastructure and energy-focused projects, is essential. Familiarity with localization, durable solutions, and settlements-based approaches is also important. Candidates should have excellent communication and reporting skills, both written and oral, and demonstrate a willingness to work in demanding and stressful situations while adhering to basic security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security protocols.

Educational Background:
A relevant university degree is required for this position, with a preference for candidates holding degrees in architecture or civil engineering. This educational background is essential to ensure that the Project Manager has the necessary technical knowledge and skills to effectively oversee shelter and settlements projects.

Experience:
The position requires at least three years of field experience working as a Project Manager, specifically in shelter and settlements programs within complex emergencies. Candidates should have a proven track record of managing projects that involve project cycle management, risk management, and staff development. Experience in logistics and administration management, as well as managing large-scale infrastructure and energy-focused projects, is highly desirable. Familiarity with the Housing, Land, and Property (HLP) context in Ukraine is also beneficial.

Languages:
Fluency in spoken and written English and Ukrainian is mandatory for this position. Knowledge of the Russian language is considered an asset, as it may facilitate communication with various stakeholders and beneficiaries in the region.

Additional Notes:
The duty station for this position is Kharkiv, Ukraine, specifically within the North East Area Office. The contract duration is set for 12 months, with travel requirements of up to 30% to field locations. The salary and benefits are classified under Grade 8 on NRC's grading structure. NRC is committed to being an equal opportunities employer, promoting diversity without distinction to age, gender, religion, ethnicity, nationality, or physical ability. The organization encourages innovative thinking and provides employees with opportunities to take initiative and contribute to the organization's mission. Applicants must be legally eligible to work in Ukraine, as NRC is unable to provide work permits or visa sponsorships for this position. Candidates are advised to attach copies of their academic and professional certificates when applying.