Shelter Assistant

Key Responsibilities

Assessment and Data Collection

• Conduct Unified Assessments and other shelter-related assessments in Informal Settlements (ISs), collective shelters, and other targeted locations.
• Collect, verify, and update beneficiary and shelter data using approved assessment tools and digital platforms.
• Participate in household visits and technical assessments to identify vulnerabilities and assistance needs.
• Ensure data accuracy, completeness, and compliance with UNHCR assessment methodologies.

Data Management and Reporting

• Review assessment data and perform quality checks before submission.
• Maintain organized assessment records, databases, and beneficiary files.
• Prepare assessment summaries, statistics, and progress reports.
• Support data analysis and contribute to activity planning and prioritization.

Beneficiary Verification and Follow-Up

• Conduct phone and field verification with beneficiaries when required.
• Support referral tracking and follow-up of identified cases.
• Assist in updating beneficiary lists and maintaining assessment trackers.

Coordination and Field Support

• Coordinate with field teams, municipalities, community focal points, and partner organizations during assessments.
• Support planning and scheduling of field activities.
• Participate in coordination meetings and provide assessment-related updates.

Emergency Response Support

• Support Rapid Needs Assessments (RNA) following emergencies, conflict-related displacement, severe weather events, fires, or other humanitarian incidents.
• Assist in identifying urgent shelter and basic assistance needs and support emergency response activities.

Accountability and Protection

• Ensure assessments are conducted in a respectful, confidential, and protection-sensitive manner.
• Promote accountability to affected populations and facilitate beneficiary feedback and referrals when needed.
• Ensure consideration of age, gender, diversity, and vulnerability criteria during assessments.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Engineering, Architecture, Data Management, Humanitarian Studies, or a related field.
• Minimum 1-2 year of relevant experience in humanitarian assessments, data collection, shelter, or community-based programming.
• Experience working with refugees, displaced populations, and vulnerable communities is an asset.
• Experience using Kobo Toolbox, ODK, Survey123, RAIS, ActivityInfo, or similar data management platforms is preferred.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong data collection and reporting skills.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to conduct fieldwork in remote and challenging environments.
• Fluency in Arabic and good working knowledge of English.