Shelter-Wash Technical Coordinator

All NRC employees are expected to work in accordance with the organization’s core values: dedication, innovation, inclusivity and accountability. These attitudes and believes shall guide our actions and relationships.  1.      Role and responsibilities The following is a brief description of the role. Generic responsibilities Coordinate and implement the Shelter project according to strategy, proposals and plans Ensure adherence to NRC policies and donor requirements Develop weekly and monthly activity and work plans Supervision, training and development of the Shelter-WASH Technical staff Promote and share ideas for improvement and necessary changes in the activities Cooperate with relevant partners and local authorities With support of the Area Manager and Shelter-WASH PM, organize trainings for the Shelter-WASH team (as well as for relevant partners and beneficiaries as possible) Monthly activity/project reports and other reporting as required Ensure proper filing of all project documents – confirm accuracy in project documents, contracts and reports Capacity building of team Specific responsibilities The Shelter-WASH Technical Coordinator, in close coordination with the Project Manager and Area Manager, will: Project Cycle Management Responsibilities Provide direct supervision of Technical Officers, Water and Sanitation Officers and Hygiene Promotion Officers Responsible for managing the performance of staff under his / her supervision, including working with the staff members to set and monitor objectives and work plans, and provide constructive feedback on an on-going and scheduled basis Responsible for overseeing the delivery of agreed outputs and for quality of the shelter and WASH activities being implemented In close liaison with the Shelter-WASH Project Manager take timely and considered decisions on how to respond to changing needs of beneficiaries. Responsible for weekly and monthly activity plans for the Shelter team, and ensuring they are in accordance with overall project objectives, identified outputs and timeframes. Ensure that projects guidelines are being implemented as signed off by the Shelter and WASH Specialists. Ensure that the Shelter and WASH activities as defined in the work plan under the Technical team’s responsibilities are taking place on due time and according to NRC standards and guidance: OFC program: property assessment, BoQ checklist, BOQ, building approval, revision of contracts, landowners payments, supervision of works, technical inspections, WASH monitoring, hygiene promotion sessions, hygiene kits distribution, WASH corrective actions) Emergency weather proofing and WASH upgrades: property assessment, BoQ, supervision of work, WASH monitoring, hygiene promotion sessions, hygiene kits distribution, WASH corrective actions Minor repair: property assessment, BoQ, permission form owner, permission from authorities, revision of contracts, issuing payments, supervision of works, technical inspections, WASH monitoring, WASH corrective actions Totally destroyed buildings: property design, BoQ, permission form owner, permission from authorities, revision of contracts, issuing payments, supervision of works, technical inspections, WASH monitoring, WASH corrective actions School rehabilitation: property assessment, permission from owner, permission from authorities, revision of contract, supervision of works, and technical inspections Community Support projects: CSP assessment, BOQ and Scope of Work, prepare tender documents, supervision of works, CSP monitoring Any other activity or task as requested by the Project Manager   In close coordination with the Shelter-WASH Project Manager, develop the design of Shelter and WASH technical activities in the Area Office, and, as relevant, contribute to their development, including proposals and other donor documents With support of the Shelter-WASH PM, propose, organize and implement assessments for assessing new areas of intervention and new modalities Ensure that beneficiaries under NRC responsibility are meeting Shelter and WASH Standards In coordination with the Shelter-WASH Project Manager and M&E Coordinator, ensure the Monitoring and Evaluation plan is undertaken in a timely manner Ensure all project documentation is prepared and archived properly Be receptive to, and where necessary proactively seek, technical advice from the Shelter-WASH Project Manager, Shelter Specialist and WASH Specialist Document technical issues and questions and report to the Shelter and WASH Management with suggested ways of addressing them. In cooperation with the Shelter-WASH Project Manager and Area Manager, support with the recruitment of shelter and WASH staff Conduct frequent field visits to check progress in the field, and to maintain a rapport with beneficiaries, owners and local authorities Budget and Financial Management: As delegated by the Shelter-WASH PM, manage the direct costs of the budget, including the preparation, monitoring and updating of the financial work plans, to ensure resources are managed effectively and efficiently Reporting: Ensure the shelter database is updated with all beneficiary information and relevant modalities Prepare timely internal monthly reports In cooperation with the Shelter-WASH Project Manager and Area Manager, contribute to donor reporting and inter-agency reporting mechanisms Coordination Participate in regular Area Office meetings, both shelter-specific and inter-core competency (as needed) Build and maintain positive and effective relationships with colleagues in other core competencies programmes and departments, and, as relevant, find ways of collaborating to further enhance the effectiveness of NRC activities In coordination with the Shelter and WASH Project Manager, and colleagues from other core competencies, liaise closely with other humanitarian actors, including active participation in sectorial working groups and through bilateral meetings in order to maintain information on and coordinate activities, and to exchange information and lessons learned. Develop and maintain positive relationships with local authorities, which facilitate NRC's mission in Lebanon, in close coordination with Area Office Management, as applicable Responsibility for ensuring that Shelter and WASH identify and maintain positive relationships with focal points in host and beneficiary communities through timely and clear sharing of information Protection Responsible for ensuring that he / she understands and applies protection principles and NRC guidance to daily activities Ensure that ‘do no harm’ principles are mainstreamed throughout the project management cycle Operations and Administration Delegated responsibility for administration of their specific shelter project, in liaison with colleagues in other departments, particularly finance, administration, logistics and security Support the procurement of programmatic materials and equipment required in accordance with NRC procedures and in liaison with  in Logistics Support the Officers and Assistants, and Team Leaders where applicable, in managing a movement plan and that the transportation needs are met for the activities With the Shelter and WASH Project Manager and Area Manager, ensure that Shelter  and WASH activities and staff are conducted in accordance with NRC security procedures Responsible for ensuring that he / she understands and follows NRC security and safety guidance at all times Critical interfaces Shelter-WASH Project Manager Technical Officers and Assistants, Hygiene Promotion Officers and Assistants, Water and Sanitation Officers and Assistants ICLA SSU Team Leader/Coordinator Displaced population and host-community Local authorities Humanitarian partners Area Manager Shelter Specialist WASH Specialist Support Coordinator 2.      Competencies  1. Professional competencies Generic professional competencies for this position: Minimum 3-5 years of proven field experience, preferably from refugee/IDP programmes in complex emergencies and with experience from working in a difficult security environment; Practical experience with planning and execution of relevant projects; Experience in capacity building and community based programming; Experience in staff management; Experience of management of projects to deadlines; Experience in logistics/ admin / finance management; Experience of coordination work; Experience of working in the geographical area; Proficient in English, both written and verbal; Proficient with Microsoft Office (EXCEL & WORD) 2. Behavioral competencies Managing resources to optimize results Handling insecure environments Empowering and building trust Managing performance and development 3.      Performance Management The following documents will be used for performance reviews: The Job Description The individual Work- and Professional Development Plan The Competency Framework