Program Officer (Shelter) - Hermel

Programme

• Conduct detailed technical assessments of damaged housing units in target areas to determine required interventions.
• Conduct field outreach visits, door to door visits and assessments for eligible beneficiaries in target areas.
• Prepare comprehensive technical documentation, including: BOQs, Scope of work, MOUs.
• Ensure all designs and BoQs are in compliance with national shelter standards, donor requirements, and relevant building codes.
• Liaise with procurement/logistics teams to support the tendering and contracting process for shelter rehabilitation works.
• Conduct regular site visits to supervise contractors and ensure the quality and progress of rehabilitation works.
• Address any on-site technical issues in coordination with contractors and relevant stakeholders.
• Ensure that health and safety measures are respected throughout the works.
• Oversee the final inspection and handover of completed units to beneficiaries, ensuring documentation is properly signed and archived.
• Maintain consistent communication with local authorities and beneficiaries to ensure engagement, coordination, and transparency.
• Support the development of technical tools, templates, and procedures related to shelter assessments and rehabilitation.
• Ensure emergency preparedness, response and mobilization is well arranged
• Maintain good communication and coordinate activities with all stakeholders
• Perform other essential duties as deemed necessary by the line manager

Reporting

• Keep close (daily) communication with Program Manager and update on activities
• Provide regular reports to the Manager and partner organization on project implementation progress (activities, progress, challenges and technical issues)
• Report monthly execution figures on internal, partner/donor tools.
• Support the Manager in preparation of periodic narrative/technical reports

Coordination & Communication

• Coordinate with relevant partner organization and departments (Protection, WASH, Logistics, MEAL, etc.) to ensure integrated service delivery.
• Maintain regular contact with municipalities, community focal points, and other shelter actors to align on interventions and avoid duplication.
• Respond to incoming referrals related to shelter needs within the area of intervention.
• Support joint assessments and collaborative efforts with other NGOs, UN agencies, and local partners when required.