Job Overview:
The purpose of Shelter Officer position is to assist the Shelter and WASH coordinator overseeing the comprehensive execution of Shelter and WASH projects in the northern provinces., and be responsible for identifying Shelter needs, leading and providing support to Shelter team, ensure transparency and eligibility in beneficiary selection and ensure all Shelter and WASH technical works quality and progress. Shelter officer will be responsible for proper coordination with all stakeholders. He/she also has to ensure all integrated projects has been properly coordinated and implemented with CCs.
Caution: This role is national, only internal candidates from Afghanistan can be considered.
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Generic responsibilities:
Adherence to NRC policies, guidance and procedures. Provide regular progress reports to Shelter and WASH coordinator. Ensure that projects target beneficiaries are most in need of protection. Share ideas for improvement and necessary changes in activities of WASH and Shelter project. Ensure capacity building of technical assistants and transfer key skills. Promote the rights of IDPs/returnees in line with the advocacy strategy. Ensure compliance with Shelter strategy, tools, handbooks, guidelines and standards. Ensure that projects target beneficiaries most in need and explore and asses new and better ways to assist.Specific responsibilities:
Generic professional competencies:
Ability to engage and motivate staff in a challenging programme area. Excellent familiarity with cultural sensitivities, ethnic groups and security situation of Northern provinces especially Mazar province. Planning and delivering results.Context/ Specific skills, knowledge and experience:ย
Bachelorโs degree in civil engineering or prior experience with NRC in Shelter and WASH section.ย At least 3 years of previous work experience with a satisfactory performance in the same or similar functional area preferably with UN or INGOs Excellent verbal communication, negotiation and problems solving skill. Computer literacy (Word, Excel and Power Point).ย Fluency in English and local language Dari/Uzbeki/PashtoBehavioural competencies:
Communicating with impact and respect Ability to work well in a team environment. Flexibility, creativity and good sense of humor Fair treatment, impartial & humanity โ based thinkerWe Offer:
Monthly Salary Based on Afghanistan NRC Salary Scale NRC has Medical Coverage for staff plus 4 dependents Leave and holidays accordingly Afghanistan Labour Law Top up Credit on monthly basesยย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย
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