Shelter Officer (Zahle)

ROLE PURPOSE: The Shelter Officer will be based primarily in the SCI office in Zahle and will manage the day-to-day implementation of components of SC’s emergency shelter and NFI’s programme in Bekaa.   Current emergency shelter and NFI programme activities are primarily based on self-aid schemes. Activities include: Distribution of quick fixing kits (QFK’s) in Informal Tented Settlements Construction of temporary shelters in Informal Tented Settlements Sealing-off of unfinished buildings and garages used for shelter using a voucher-based modality Rehabilitation of unfinished buildings and garages used for shelter using a cash-based modality Distribution of NFI’s Supporting other construction-related activities being implemented by the other programs (E.g. Rehabilitation of schools)   The Shelter Officer will represent the shelter programme and has to ensure that all aspects of their and the Shelter Team’s work is undertaken in accordance with Save the Children’s Policies.   This post is anticipated for a minimum of 3 months, but is likely to be extended depending on performance and speculative funding. The position holder may be required to spend 1 day a week inBeirutin order attend internal and external meetings   Short-listed candidates will be subjected to a technical assessment. KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY: Programme management Plan, prepare      and oversee the implementation of components of the Emergency Shelter activities      in Bekaa, ensuring the quality programme. Plan, prepare      and oversee the implementation of components of NFI distribution      activities in Bekaa, ensuring the quality programme. Represent and      support the Shelter Coordinator and/or Advisor in meetings (internal and      external) Ensure      appropriate evaluation, implementation and monitoring systems are in      place, Supervise,      manage and support staff (as described above) in all the process by      solving the problems that could occur with beneficiaries. Be responsible for      any evaluation and assessment at field level (with partners or internal to      SC on shelter or multi disciplinary approach) Lead the negotiation      of rental-agreements with landlords, where appropriate Be in daily      contact with the Field Manager and the Shelter Coordinator. Provide daily,      weekly and monthly reports. Be ready      to respond to enquiries, needs and challenges that arise that are related      directly or indirectly to their field of work; Partnership management Maintain working      partnerships and good communication with representatives of SC shelter      partners and programmes (E.g. UNHCR, UNICEF, DFID, ERF, German FFO, DRC,      NRC, PU-AMI, Medair, ACF etc) Build and      maintain relationships with local municipalities and community leaders Build and      maintain partnership with local NGOs Schedule      and organize meetings with implementing partners to discuss progress and      challenges Human resources and capacity building Identify staff      needs In collaboration      with the Shelter Advisor, Coordinator and Field Manager support the      recruitment of appropriate personnel for the Shelter Team. In collaboration      with Shelter Advisor and Coordinator identify capacity building      requirements for the Shelter Team members. Deliver technical trainings and      one-on-one mentoring Supervise and      coach all direct reports Ensure Shelter      Team members use weekly work plans and reports Conduct      trainings for relevant local NGOs and partners. Coordination and advocacy Represent SC at      regional cluster/coordination meetings (e.g. Distribution,Shelter,WASH      etc) and other meetings and forums and take leading role to      strengthen shelter aspects related to child protection and education. Ensure that programme interventions continue to be informed by and integrated with other core sectors of SC, such as protection, education, health & Nutrition and food security & livelihoods. Ensure      activities are developed in partnership with relevant local authorities      and other key stakeholders, including local partners (where present) and      aim to establish/strengthen processes and mechanisms at local, district,      and national levels. Promote the participation of children in all aspects      of the response where possible and appropriate. Contribute to      the development of case studies for the purpose of reporting, advocacy and      media efforts.   The position holder may be expected to support Shelter and NFI distribution related activities elsewhere inLebanon. This is contingent upon needs and resources.   QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE AND ATTRIBUTES Diploma or degree in one of the following: Civil engineering, architecture, construction, urban planning or other Built Environment related field. Social work or similar relevant field Extended work experience (3 years experience minimum) Experience in project management and team management Experience in an international and local NGOs (especially during the emergency phase) Experience in working on shelter and construction/rehabilitation projects in emergencies and post emergencies English skilled (fluent in speaking and writing) Computer knowledge (proficient in word and excel Ability to write weekly and monthly report Excellent contact and diplomacy to manage relationship in tensed situation; Experience in the social/humanitarian field Experience in community mobilisation and conducting outreach activities Ability to take initiative where appropriate to deal with difficulties encountered in daily work; Ability to adapt or change priorities according to the changing situation within a mission or the organisation itself; Ability to maintain consistent high standards of professional behaviour and achievement when working independently and as part of a team. Well organized; Able to manage stress and pressure Commitment to and understanding of SC aims, values and principles including rights-based approaches