All NRC employees are expected to work by the organizationโs core values: dedication, innovation, inclusivity, and accountability. These attitudes andย beliefsย shall guide our actions and relationships.
Purpose of the role
The Shelter ย and WASH Assistant is responsible for assisting in the day-to-day implementation of the Shelter program in Beirut and Mount ย Lebanon, through carrying out quality technical assessments and technical follow-up, eligibility and vulnerability assessments, and reporting accordingly.ย
What you will do
Adhere to NRC policies, tools, handbooks and guidelines. Ensure proper filing of documents Carry out technical needs assessments for shelters, and schools, in line with NRCโs project criteria intervention. Facilitate and monitor the Emergency response activities. Ensure minimum Shelter and WASH standards (based on SPHERE) are applied and maintained in collective shelters, shelters, and schools. Mobilize communities and community leaders for the building materials, construction activities, and maintenance of structures Suggest new methods and approaches to improve the quality of the activitiesย Administrate payment requests for partners, contractors, suppliers, construction workers, etc.ย Report all protection-related concernsย Carry out data collection as required Prepare and file relevant documents according to procedures Produce accurate drawings, reports, measurements (BOQs), and/or photographs as evidence of a technical assessment Carry out related protection mainstreaming in program daily implementation as per the set NRCโs Protection mainstreaming guidelines and ensure reporting any breaches/concerns to the line manager for proper action. Ensure that all protection-related detected cases are referred to the concerned referral focal pointยSpecifically, you will.
Distribution of Basic Assistance Kits, WASH-related kits, and other emergency-related supplies. when and where needed. Conduct rapid and precise technical assessments for collective shelters, schools, Residential units in scattered areas, etc.ย Produce accurate drawings, reports, measurements (BOQs), and/or photographs as evidence of a technical assessment. Supervise the contractorโs rehabilitation work in the assigned collective shelter, Residential units, and schools. Identify needs and propose scope of the intervention (from the technical aspect) for shelter rehabilitation such as minor rehabilitation works, major construction works, and/or property upgrades Ensure that all materials used, and work performed address beneficiariesโ needs and ensure safety by doing safety inspections of the sites Monitor, supervise, and inspect the quality of the works to ensure conformity with the technical specification as specified in the Bill of quantities (BOQ) and scope of works, drawings, and design requirementsย Check plans, drawings, and quantities for accuracy of calculation.ย Ensure that the distribution sites are organized according to standard operating procedures and security rules. Report activities using distribution lists, field reports, attendance lists, and Kobo online activity reporting. Monitor water and sanitation facilities' acceptance and beneficiary satisfaction. Generate comprehensive weekly and monthly situation reports reflecting trends, challenges, and needs on the field. Prepare daily reports, consent forms, cooperation agreements, and all other documentation for initiating and implementing construction works. Collecting water samples from sites to be tested. Data entryย Perform any other relevant Emergency Response duties as requested by the Line Manager. Perform any other relevant Shelter and WASH duties as requested by the Line Manager. Report all protection-related concerns following internal and external referral pathwaysย Participate in any training or assessments required by NRC Programs Share your skills and experience within the team and learn from your colleagues. Report code of conduct breaches especially those that affect vulnerable populations.Professional competencies
Behavioral competencies
Planning and delivering resultsย Handling insecure environments Working with people Communicating with impact and respectย Coping with changeWhat We Offer
NRC is an equal opportunities employer and aims to have staffing diversity in terms of age, gender, ethnicity, nationality and physical ability.
We offer an opportunity to match your career to a compelling cause and aย chance to meet and work with people who are the best in their fields.
We are also looking for people who share our values:
To be dedicated in what we do; To be innovative with our solutions; To act as one unified and inclusive team; To be accountable to the donors that make our work possible; the people we exist to serve, and to each otherโฆ the members of our NRC family.