Shelter Technical Assistant - Zahle

CHILD SAFEGUARDING:

Level 3 - the responsibilities of the post may require the post holder to have regular contact with or access to children or young people

SCOPE OF ROLE:

Reports to: Shelter Officer

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

Conduct daily field visits to potential shelter units to make a technical evaluation and to draw sketch for the present situation;

Assist the Shelter Officer with planning, designing and supervision of construction and shelter works and activities, and ensure that works are carried out in accordance with set standards specified in the drawings, designs and technical specifications.

Prepare a complete Bill of Quantities (BOQ) for the unit technically evaluated on the field; the preparation of the BOQ will include: definition of items, describing the specifications, the quantity and the quality of materials required (including workers’ fees, machines renting, transportation fees…)

Distribution of Weatherproofing Kits in sub-Standard Shelters (Informal Settlements and Sub-Standard buildings).

Ensure that effective supervision and follow up of the shelter activities is done and implemented in line with acceptable standards and specifications.

Maintain accurate records and proper documentations of the site progress and make sure that those records are available at all time.

Daily reporting from the field to the technical officer/coordinator

Work continuously with the Shelter Officer and the monitors on the evaluation of each unit before assisting beneficiaries.

Support the Shelter Officer to monitor financial commitments and expenditures against budgets and provide timely feedback on budget follow ups on a daily/weekly/ annual basis.

Daily visit to these units assessing the quality and quantity of the work done by the contractor or landlord (good knowledge of materials, specification and prices)

Liaising with beneficiaries and landlords to explain the scope of work of the shelter department at Save the Children.

Report back on logistics requirements, and fill out procurement forms when necessary.

Ensure regular and timely reporting of problems, potential delays or risks to project implementation to the relevant supervisor, and support in the development and execution of solutions and mitigating actions.  

Assist in any kind of programs that show up related directly or indirectly to shelter rehabilitation or construction

Depending on Save the Children strategy he/she might assist the Shelter Officer and/or the Shelter Coordinator in all study, report or survey required during the implementation.

Ensure good representation and reputation of Shelter Sector at all levels.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE AND ATTRIBUTES

Education Degree: Technical Diploma in Technical Construction or Interior design

Work experience: Not less than 2 years in an international NGO;

Work experience: not less than 2 years in the construction field

Familiar with Humanitarian principles.

Experience in community mobilisation, conducting outreach activities, assessments, and/or distribution.

Understanding of social welfare systems and child protection mechanisms.

Proficiency on Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel, including management of Excel databases.

Good time management and organizational skills.

Fluency in written and spoken Arabic (English language skills advantageous).

Strength in interpersonal, communication and presentation skills and teamwork.

Flexibility and willingness to change work practices and hours, and capability to work in insecure environment. 

Familiarity with the relevant geographic areas.

We offer a competitive package in the context of the sector. 

This role is offered on the basis of national terms and conditions only.

The Organisation

Save the Children works in development and humanitarian contexts with children and partners to help families, communities, and governments identify and use innovations to ensure all children survive, learn and are protected. It’s a global humanitarian organization committed to diversity and inclusion, working towards empowering and protecting children worldwide and in the countries where it operates. Save the Children highly encourages and welcomes receiving applications from qualified candidates regardless of their diverse gender, orientation, disability, marital status, race, colour, ethnic origins, religion and beliefs. Save the Children has a global policy on anti-harassment as well as zero tolerance for discrimination, bullying, sexual exploitation and abuse. All applications will be looked at and treated with the strictest confidentiality and transparency regardless of the diversity of candidates

We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realize the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.   

We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

• No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
• All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
• Violence against children is no longer tolerated

We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children.  We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive environment where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.