– Generic Responsibilities
- Adhere to NRC policies, tools, handbooks, and guidelines
- Assist a range of support with the implementation of the CC portfolio according to plan of action
- Implements independently procedures and activities within own function or core competency as delegated
- Responsible for organizing and delivery of tasks in line with priorities and standards
- 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
- Use initiative in day-to-day problem solving in line with agreed procedures, priorities and standards for the area of work
- Prepare and develop status reports as required by management
- Ensure proper filing of documents
B – Specific Responsibilities
- Facilitate and supervise the construction and/or rehabilitation works of water and sanitation facilities, shelters and other community infrastructures identified by NRC
- Participate in preliminary activities (needs assessment, identification of beneficiaries, design of technical documents) of the WASH and Shelter sector
- Support capacity building of masons, skill and unskilled workers and local populations
- Provide technical advice and supervision to integrate traditional construction systems and knowledge and to help beneficiaries build their own shelter
- Promote the sustainability of settlements and community infrastructure interventions through technical training in the management and maintenance of the works
- Collect and share weekly evidence and required sources of verification of WASH-Shelter installations (distribution lists, photos, success stories, testimonies, minutes)
- Provide feedback to line manager on goods and materials ordered, as well as the quality of work from contractors
- Share the observations from the field, particularly the input received from beneficiaries to improve the programme
Qualifications
C – Generic professional competencies:
- Demonstrated experience within technical expertise area of Building Construction design related to WASH and or Shelter with a focus on hardware aspects
- 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:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering
- Minimum of 2 years experience in a similar position preferably with an NGO
- Knowledge of the context in the NWSW
- Knowledge of the local language
- Mastery of MS Tools
- Mastery of Auto CAD, GIS MS EXCEL is mandatory
