Shelter Coordinator

Project Briefing: Since the outbreak of violence inSyriain the spring of 2011, the number of Syrians crossing toLebanoncontinues to increase. The influx of Syrians has created labor competition, decreasing daily wages and reducing the number of days work each household is able to access. This has resulted in less purchasing power for both Syrians and Lebanese families. Additionally, rent, food and some non-food prices (especially fuel) have increased as a result of border closures. The combination of decreased income and increased cost of essential expenditure is causing many households to engage in negative coping strategies, such as sending children to work, depleting assets and savings, and taking debt. While delivering humanitarian assistance programs to address these needs, Save the Children is also focused on supporting the local economy. Border closures have interrupted the supply of Syrian goods, but alternative trade routes have been identified and Lebanese equivalents are available. As markets continue to function and traders struggle with decreased purchasing power in communities, Save the Children will aim to use cash and vouchers as a mechanism for assistance. Save the Children will focus on market-based approaches for FSL and other sector implementation.  In addition, Save the Children is developing a longer-term strategy, which includes supporting livelihoods.    ROLE PURPOSE: (this role is dependent on funding)   As part of these responsibilities the post holder will be responsible for the supervision Shelter activities, including team coordination, liaising with support departments, monitoring, reporting, needs assessment, inter-agency coordination; In close coordination with the Shelter Advisor, he/she will contribute to shelter strategy development, providing technical guidance to field-based teams, ensuring that high-quality activities are implemented in a timely manner, developing proposals and securing funding for programming. The Shelter Advisor will also support construction activities in other programming sectors of Save the Children (Education & CP mainly) with any necessary technical inputs and construction supervision.   KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY: Shelter Programming: Represent SCI in Shelter & NFI working groups, and coordination meetings particularly at local level and coordinate closely with external actors, local authorities and other sectors of SCI Supervise assessments and beneficiary identification. Liaise with refugees communities and ensure adequate information, communication, sensitization, mobilization, feedback collection Plan and manage distributions of Shelter and NFI materials, in kind or through vouchers Plan and manage complex Shelter program involving negotiation with landlord and local authorities, civil rehabilitation works, conditional cash transfers, technical monitoring Closely coordinate with logistics to ensure that the shelter program receives all necessary operational support, including supply chain, transportation, communication, premises etc. Coordinate with finance to ensure close financial management of shelter programs Take responsibility for shelter component of grants, including monitoring of achievement Vs targets, monitoring and reporting   Technical Support: Provide technical leadership for civil rehabilitation works, evaluating in details rehabilitation needs of shelters Provide technical support for construction activities of SCI’s other programming sectors Take initiative to propose adjustment of activities depending on evolution of needs and standards agreed across the sector, taking into account vulnerability and technical criteria Ensure quality of shelter materials delivered and civil rehabilitation works Conduct regular trainings for staff to build skills and capacity Monitoring and Evaluation: Contribute to the development of registration and M&E tools, based on project indicators, as well as databases, and ensure Shelter team has a solid understanding of all tools Ensure quality of data collected and support the team for data analysis Ensure that all required project indicators are measured by field teams and evaluated Strategy and Proposal Development: Write proposals, including logical frameworks (and developing measurable indicators to measure outputs/outcomes) to secure funding for additional programming; ensure that appropriate measurable indicators are established Lead and conduct needs assessments to guide strategy development Other: Prepare sitreps, internal reports and donor reports as required Comply with Save the Children policies and practice with respect to child protection, code of conduct, health and safety, equal opportunities and other relevant policies and procedures.   QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE   Experience At least 3 years experience in development/humanitarian work, including experience working for an International NGO Preferably civil engineer or architecture background, or extensive technical experience in construction Excellent leadership, management, teamwork & interpersonal skills, demonstrated by previous experience Experience in strategy and proposal development à including logical frameworks Experience in developing M&E tools Experience in field work and community mobilization   Skills Familiar with Sphere standards and Humanitarian principles Civil engineering, including concrete and block works, plumbing, contracting. Proficiency on Microsoft Word and Excel, including management of Excel databases Good time management skills Fluency in written and spoken Arabic and English Strength in interpersonal, communication and presentation skills Flexibility and willingness to change work practices and hours to adapt to emergency situation, and capability to work in insecure environment  Available to travel in country several days a week