NRC has been working in the North West and South West Regions since 2018 responding to the needs of IDPs and host communities affected by Anglophone Crisis that began since 2017. The purpose of the Wash and Shelter Assistant Hard is to assist the WASH/Shelter Officer Hard in supervising the implementation of all construction related WASH and Shelter activities in the South West Region. He/she will ensure effective quality implementation of the WASH and shelter activities in the South West. He/she will also work closely with the implementing partners, WASH, and Shelter staff in the field to ensure timely delivery of WASH/shelter activities and will assist the WASH/Shelter Officer Hard in the follow up of the field projects and reporting.

All NRC employees are expected to work in accordance with the organisation’s core values: dedication, innovation, inclusivity and accountability. These attitudes and believes shall guide our actions and relationships.

A. Generic Responsibilities 

1. Adhere to NRC policies, tools, handbooks and guidelines
2. Assist a range of support with the implementation of the CC portfolio according to plan of action
3. Implements independently procedures and activities within own function or core competency as delegated
4. Responsible for organizing and delivery of tasks in line with priorities and standards
5. Develop and maintain knowledge of the specialist area of work in which technical assistance and support is being provided, in order to be most effective in supporting the team
6. Use initiative in day to day problem solving in line with agreed procedures, priorities and standards for the area of work
7. Prepare and develop status reports as required by management
8. Ensure proper filing of documents

B. Specific Responsibilities 

1. Facilitate and supervise the construction and/or rehabilitation works of water and sanitation facilities, shelters and other community infrastructures identified by NRC
2. Participate in preliminary activities (needs assessment, identification of beneficiaries, design of technical documents) of the WASH and Shelter sector
3. Support capacity building of masons, skill and unskilled workers and local populations
4. Provide technical advice and supervision to integrate traditional construction systems and knowledge and to help beneficiaries build their own shelter
5. Promote the sustainability of settlements and community infrastructure interventions through technical training in the management and maintenance of the works
6. Collect and share weekly evidence and required sources of verification of WASH-Shelter installations (distribution lists, photos, success stories, testimonies, minutes)
7. Provide feedback to line manager on goods and materials ordered, as well as the quality of work from contractors
8. Share the observations from the field, particularly the input received from beneficiaries to improve the program

C. Generic Professional Competencies

• Holder of an HND and or Bachelor’s degree in Public health, Rural Development, Sociology and/or any related field
• Demonstrated experience within technical expertise area of WASH and or Shelter with a focus on hardware aspects
• Demonstrated experience of communication and community engagement (Focus group discussion, IEC techniques…)
• Experience from working within technical expertise area in a humanitarian/ recovery context
• Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
• Be willing and able to travel and work regularly on the field (outside office)
• Fluency in English and local language

D. Context/Specific Skills, Knowledge and Experience:

• Knowledge of the context in the NWSW
• Knowledge of the local language
• Mastery of MS Tools
• Mastery of Auto CAD, GIS MS EXCEL is a plus
• Construction planning and management
• Knowledge of quality assurance and control is a plus
  

  ABOUT THE TEAM

  The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) Geneva leads NRC’s representation with the IASC and UN agencies, and coordinates donor engagement with the UN and Swiss donors. NRC strives to assist and protect vulnerable and displaced people during crises, especially in situations of conflict. Established in 1946, NRC is an independent, humanitarian, non-profit, non-governmental organisation working in around 31 countries with approximately 14’000 staff. NRC employs a rights based approach, challenging those with responsibility to uphold the rights of displaced people set out within national and International Laws. NRC endeavors to secure the acceptance of local stakeholders for activities and is committed to the principles of humanity, neutrality, independence and impartiality.

  NRC seeks to engage with all relevant actors in order to promote the full respect for the rights of displaced and vulnerable people; secure and maintain access for humanitarian operations and promote the achievement of durable solutions. NRC Geneva, with the Internal Displacement Monitoring Center (IDMC), are NRC’s primary presence in Geneva.