What we are looking for
Managerial and/or senior technical experience in WASH/Shelter or similar roles in a humanitarian/recovery, complex and volatile contexts.
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Experience in coordination and advocacy as well as in humanitarian and developmental responses in urban displacement. Proficiency in integrated settlement-based programming.
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Good knowledge of the Lebanon context.
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Applicants must be legally eligible to work in Lebanon. We are unable to provide work permits or visa sponsorships for this position.
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What you will do
The primary responsibility of the Shelter and Wash Project Manager is to manage and ensure the successful, high-quality, and cost-effective implementation of the assigned Shelter and Wash portfolios across the designated geographical region under the management of the Area Manager.ย
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This management role extends to direct supervision of project staff, administration of all associated budgets, and full management of donor grants, encompassing both proposal development and mandatory reporting.
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What you will do
Contribute to the development of Country, Area, and programme strategies; initiate and participate in the development of relevant Shelter and Wash projects.
Manage and monitor the Shelter and WASH programs to ensure their successful implementation in line with approved strategies, proposals, and donor mandates.ย
Implement technical direction and ensure high technical quality of projects.
Line manage and develop NRC Shelter & WASH project staff in Bekaa and ensure capacity building of project staff and transfer of key skills.
Provide regular progress reports to management and concerned parties.
Represent Shelter and WASH in internal and external forums in the area as required and liaise with relevant local authorities and other key stakeholders as needed, ensuring that strategic representation is escalated to the Area Manager when required.
Oversee and is responsible of mainstreaming protection guidelines in the NRCโs related activities as per NRCโs Protection mainstreaming guidelines and ensure that all breaches/concerns reported are properly resolved.
Collaborate and work with the other core competency teams (Information, Counselling and Legal Assistane (ICLA) and Education) on joint-programming, multi-sectorial community response and Neighborhood Profiling.
Ensure most vulnerable refugees are targeted by the Programme,ย taking into account people with special needs, gender, and protection issues.
Promote the rights of refugees and explore and assess new and better ways to assist in line with the advocacy strategy.
Represent NRC in relevant forums/sectors, at the area level related to shelter & emergency response.
What you will bring
Bachelorโs degree in Civil, Hydraulic, Environmental Engineering or Public Health and or other relevant field.
Minimum 4 years of managerial and/or senior technical experience in WASH/Shelter or similar roles in a humanitarian/recovery, complex and volatile contexts.
Experience in coordination and advocacy as well as in humanitarian and developmental responses in urban displacement.
Proficiency in integrated settlement-based programming.
Good knowledge of the Lebanon context.
Fluency in Arabic and English, both written and spoken.
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What we offer
Duty station:ย Zahle, Bekaa.
Contract:ย 12 months Fixed term, renewable based on performance, funding, and need for the position.
Travel:ย 30% within the area.
Salary/benefits: grade 8 on NRCโs national salary scale, with accompanying terms and conditions.
NRC is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to diversity without distinction to age, gender, religion, ethnicity, nationality, and physical ability.
We think outside the box, encourage ideas, and give responsibility to all employees at all levels. You will have many opportunities to be heard and take the initiative.
Find out more about the benefits of working for NRC.
Important information about the application process
This position is open to internal candidates only. Applicants must be legally eligible to work in Lebanon. We are unable to provide work permits or visa sponsorships for this position.
Internal candidates: To apply as an internal candidate, log in with your official email or click on Opportunity MarketPlace.
When creating your profile, include your full name as given on your passport. Complete all the system-required fields for experience, employment history and education.
Submit your application and CV in English, taking care to attach your latest CV.
Applications that do not meet the minimum standards in terms of experience or qualifications will generally not be considered. Unsolicited applications not related to this specific job advertisement will not be considered.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We receive many applicants for each vacant position.
Why NRC?
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organization helping people forced to flee. Our 15,000 staff work in crises across 40 countries, providing life-saving and long-term assistance to millions of people every year.
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Watch this short videoย to see NRC in action.
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NRC is one of only a few agencies operating across all of Syria. Against a backdrop of intense conflict, we work to provide emergency, transitional and longer-term assistance to people in need.ย NRC meets the needs of people affected by conflict and displacement in Syria. Amidst ongoing conflict, further socioeconomic and environmental deterioration, climate change and most recently the earthquake, we provide emergency, transitional, early recovery and resilience programmes.ย
We are looking for people who are passionate about helping refugees and people forced to flee. Are you one of those people? If you are, NRC offers you the opportunity to:
do demanding and professional work, often in challenging contexts.
join a work culture that empowers every employee to share ideas and take responsibility.
be part of a welcoming and supportive community committed to human dignity.
Learn more about NRC.
Learn more about NRC Lebanon here.
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The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a global humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee.ย Join us in assisting millions of people in areas where others cannot, tackling some of the world's most dangerous and difficult crises. Bring your skills and dedication to an organisation recognised for providing high quality aid and for defending the rights of refugees and internally displaced people.ย At NRC, we give responsibility to employees at all levels and foster professional growth and innovative teams. You can expect a supportive culture and an open dialogue with management. We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion.ย Together, we save lives and rebuild futures. Safeguarding is central to NRCโs work. We expect all employees to:ย โข treat everyone with respect and dignityย โข contribute to building a safe environment for allย โข never engage in any form of exploitation, harassment and specifically sexual exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment (SEAH)ย โข always report. NRC has a zero-tolerance approach to inaction against exploitation, abuse and SEAH