Shelter Technical Advisor

1- Activities implementation

• Take part in the technical assessment, design and implementation of  shelter activities (eg. Minor Rehabilitation, Site improvement, SOK);
• Plan (daily and weekly) the field activities, supervise the contractors and/or daily workers and ensure a follow-up of the different activities regarding the agreed planning, guideline, and required quality of the works.
• Ensure that all measures have been taken and rules followed to ensure security on-site;
• Provide the expertise and contribute to the improvement of activities through critics, analysis and suggestions;
• Supervise the field implementation of shelter activities (eg. Producing BOQ, Workplan, validation of the progress, motnitor the target progress, solve conflicts in the field );
• Carry out additional assessments when requested;
• Assure the adequate compliance and adherence to available SoPs and Guidelines;
• Participate in team workshops and lessons learnt seminars.

2-Assessment, monitoring & evaluation of activities

• Support the shelter team for technical assessment in the field;
• Support the team for shelter rehabilitation when they face technical issue during the works.
• Supervise the works implemented by the contractors, taking into account the specification, deadline and budget.

3-Community mobilization

• Introduce the technical aspects of the activities & organize meetings with Communities.

4-Capacity building

• Support each Shelter Field Officer/Worker in improving his/her technical performance.
• Provide technical guidance/trainings to the shelter team regarding rehabilitation and/or construction works, basic knowledge.
• Be pro-active in the creation of tools supporting the team in there field tasks

5-Reporting

• Collect all information and oral/written reports on the progress of Shelter activities to his/her Manager;
• Make regular report in English on the progress of activities;
• Report immediately any delay, problem or other relevant information to his/her manager;
• To accurate report, follow up on and submit referrals when needed to the  line manager and / or the referral officer, following PU-AMI mechanisms;
• Communicate with the other sectors to homogenize the methodology and the conditions of intervention.

6-Logistics & administration

• Define the needs in items corresponding to the planned interventions; prepare the Purchase request;
• Ensure the follow-up and the proper use of materials and tools used during on-site works;
• Manage the supply of items to the work site in collaboration with logistics department;
• Use the PU-AMI forms for all exchange with the logistic & administration services;
• Implement daily worker payment and/or beneficiaries’ payment in coordination with the administrative department.

The tasks and responsibilities defined in this job description are non-exhaustive and can evolve depending on the project’s needs.

• Language skills: Fluent in Arabic and English (speaking/reading/writing)
• Education degree: University degree in civil engineering, or good knowledge in construction works.
• Work experience: 3 years’ experience in a similar position (NGOs/private companies) in Shelter/Construction fields at Management position.
• Computer skills: Good knowledge of the MS office software (including Word, Excel, Outlook) and AutoCAD
• Others:
• Valid driving license (2 year minimum);
• Knowledge in Shelter  and construction works;
• Good management and pedagogical skills;
• Good knowledge of Saida, BML and Akkar Governorates, willing to travel and adaptability;
• Excellent communication and diplomacy skills to manage relationships in potentially tense situations.

• Other Knowledge: Good leadership capacity.
• Interests:

• Strong motivation to work in the humanitarian sector;
• Understanding of the social and political situation in the area.

• Transversal skills:

• Well organized;
• Conflict resolution and diplomacy experience;
• Ability to analyze and suggest improvement;
• Ability to take initiative to deal with difficulties encountered in daily work;
• Ability to adapt or change priorities according to the changing situation within a mission or the organization itself;
• Impartial and neutral in all situations;
• Hard worker and autonomous;
• Able to manage stress and pressure.