Shelter Field Officer

Job Summary The main purpose of the position is, under the management of the Project Manager, to implement Concern’s activities in small shelter units and informal settlements.  There will be a number of Field Officers in the programme and they will operate at the site level.    This role includes gathering information and data on shelter locations, household assessment, technical preparation and review of construction activities, bill of quantities, negotiations of contracts and monitoring of Concern’s activities. It will also include providing training on installation of insulation and weatherproofing kits. The Shelter Field Officer will have responsibilities of oversight and monitoring of kit installation; rehabilitation work; conduct assessments; and general coordination.    Duties and Responsibilities   Conduct assessments,  and gather data/information as required a)      Conduct assessments in different parts of Akkar ensuring data integrity and adherence to agreed methodology and formats b)      Establish rapport with survey participants, explaining purpose, how information will be used and nature of Concern c)       Ensure that survey participants are advised about the outcomes of any assessment   Data management and Monitoring and Evaluation a)      Assist in the preparation and review of contractual documents, b)      Assist in data entry of information relating to beneficiaries in the master database c)       Assist in developing a monitoring system and ensure that it is understood and used by the shelter team   Oversee construction/installation at shelter level a)      Monitor on daily basis the progress and quality of construction/installation activities at shelter level; ensure adherence to agreed standards and processes; surfacing any issues and examples of good practice through regular reports to Team Leader and in team meetings b)      Provide technical input in the general supervision, progress of construction/installation activities and control of quality of materials and workmanship c)       Identify the skills and promote self-help approach within the refugee populations d)      In coordination with the Shelter team, support Concern to meet its minimum quality and accountability requirements in emergencies e)      Produce weekly/daily progress reports on the construction/installation activities and beneficiary participation as required f)        Facilitate communication flows between refugee leaders and Concern staff by providing timely information as required   Adhere to the standards of conduct outlines in the Programme Participant Protection Policy and Concern Code of Conduct.   Support and promote the standards outlined in the Programme Participant Protection Policy and Concern Code of Conduct to their team, partner organisations and beneficiaries, and be committed to providing a safe working environment.   To contribute to the establishment of preventive measures to reduce the potential for abuse in Concern programme (as per P4 section 6)   Support Concern’s work in Lebanon by undertaking other tasks as appropriate and required   Skills, Qualifications, Experience and Attitude Required Degree in (Civil) Engineering, certificate in building/construction or related technical qualification Minimum of one year experience in humanitarian organisation Excellent communication skills in Arabic Good knowledge of spoken English is desirable Experience in monitoring construction and managing contractors is highly desirable Familiarity with the minimum construction standards for camps (eg. Sphere) Strong organizational skills and able to coordinate and manage a diverse array of activities and stakeholders Strong negotiation and mediation skills and ability to work independently Report writing skills and computer skills in word processing and spreadsheets Experience in conducting surveys, managing data and statistics is desirable Leadership and supervisory skills and ability to foster team spirit Willingness to stay on site and travel to construction sites all the time Strong commitment to ensuring the protection of refugees Commitment to Concern equal opportunity and gender practices Commitment to humanitarian principles and values Strong sense of security management and willingness to follow security guidelines and regulations