Shelter Senior Officer

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and support the implementation of shelter activities, including weatherproofing, rehabilitation, fire safety measures, and site improvement works.
• Conduct field assessments, technical inspections, and post-intervention monitoring.
• Ensure compliance with technical standards, donor requirements, and protection principles.
• Coordinate with UNHCR, local authorities, contractors, and community representatives.
• Monitor contractors and verify quality and progress of works.
• Prepare reports, maintain project documentation, and contribute to monitoring and evaluation activities.
• Support emergency response interventions and preparedness activities.
• Provide technical guidance and support to field teams.

Qualifications and Experience

• University degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Urban Planning, Environmental Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of four years of relevant experience in shelter, construction, rehabilitation, or humanitarian programming.
• Previous experience with UNHCR-funded shelter projects is highly desirable.
• Experience in assessments, contractor follow-up, quality assurance, and field supervision.
• Strong coordination, reporting, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications; knowledge of AutoCAD, Kobo, or GIS tools is an asset.
• Fluency in Arabic and good command of English are required. Knowledge of French is an advantage.

Core Competencies

• Strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Commitment to quality, accountability, and integrity.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
• Effective communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Flexibility and readiness to support emergency response activities.

HAND is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable populations. All staff are expected to uphold the organization's safeguarding, PSEA, and accountability principles.

Location: Barr Elias, Bekaa, Lebanon (with frequent travel across Bekaa and Baalbek-Hermel)