Shelter Project Coordinator

Job Purpose Summary The Project Coordinator (PC) shall work under the programmatic guidance of the Shelter Programme Manager (PM) and operational guidance of the Field Manager (FM) to fulfill the objectives of the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) as stated in the Programme of Principles, the Country Strategy, the Project Proposals and the running Activity Plans and budgets. The Shelter PC is responsible for the overall planning and implementation of the Shelter project in the field area. Key Responsibilities The Project Coordinator is responsible for the overall planning and implementation of the projects. The PC, in close coordination with the FM and PM, will: Develop procedures for the implementation of the shelter programme in accordance with NRC principles and ways of working. Ensure that any construction is in accordance with NRC standards and meets the specifications as agreed with the community. Ensure that all project activities are in accordance with budget lines. Ensure a constructive co-operation with NRC’s other programmes in Lebanon. Prepare final and intermediate reports on shelter activities to donors. Ensure a constructive co-operation with local authorities. Ensure a constructive co-operation with other international and local NGOs as well as the UN family Participate in relevant meetings. Participate and contribute in the identification of new areas of intervention Conduct assessments Participate in the drafting of new proposals and project reports In cooperation with the FM, be overall responsible for the recruitment of construction staff. Actively promote the rights of refugees, IDPs and returnees Any other task relevant to the position as requested by the Shelter PM or FM Maintain overall overview of projects in relation to achievements, procedures and timeframes Manage, train and guide the shelter staff in the planning of activities Provide budget overviews on request Attend relevant meetings and be the NRC focal person in the assigned region with regards to shelter Conduct field visits to check progress in the field Project document preparation Maintain direct communication with FM and PM Create and maintain beneficiary database Qualifications and Competences Academic and Professional Qualifications Ordinary National Diploma in social work, engineering, urban planning or other relevant field Masters in management is a plus Relevant Experience Minimum 3 years of proven field experience, preferably from refugee/IDP shelter programmes in complex emergencies and with experience from working in a difficult security environment. Practical experience with planning and execution of shelter projects Experience in capacity building and training of workers Experience in staff management Experience of management of projects to deadlines Experience in logistics/ admin management Experience of coordination and advocacy work Knowledge, Skills & Personal Attributes Good communication and interpersonal skills Strong organizational and team working skills Good cultural awareness and sensitivity Highly approachable, trustworthy and confidential Very good English language level Knowledge of the NGO operations and the dynamics of the humanitarian sector is a plus Significant understanding of complex emergencies and crisis contexts Demonstrated management and leadership skills Financial skills including budgeting Training skills Proven communication, interpersonal and leadership skills Fluency in the English language. Arabic language is an asset. Political and cultural awareness and experience of working where insecurity is a major issue Strong computer skills, especially Excel Proven skills in report/proposal writing Holder of a valid international driver’s license Personal Qualities: Goal oriented Ability to work under pressure, independently and with limited supervision Ability and willingness to work and live under difficult circumstances Flexible, creative and co-operative Practical sense and willingness and ability to contribute to logistics Security, political and cultural awareness Sense of humor Achievement indicators Delivering working tasks in a structured and professional manner, according to a daily activity plan Meeting deadlines Applying to the NRC standards, policies and guidelines Adapting and coping to change Communication with impact and respect Objectives have been reached according to established plans for the project activities as regards to NRC’s action plan and strategy for the region. Plans, procedures and timelines for the construction programme exist in writing and followed. Staff have been hired and trained as planned. Necessary construction material is available at start of activities. Proposals for future funding of the activities have been prepared/developed within set timeframes. Reports have been produced at regular intervals. Follow up budgets and avoid under or over expenditures NRC logistical, financial, and administrative and security procedures have been adhered to. A good working environment has been established. Regular contact with partners and Shelter authorities The NRC Code of Conduct has been followed. Contact with relevant external actors has been established and followed up. Co-ordination and good co-operations is assured with the other NRC programs in field office NRC has a clear strategy for shelters activities in field office, in line with NRC global strategy The NRC strategy for shelters activities is implemented in field office