Shelter Officer - Qobayyat

ROLE PURPOSE: The Shelter Officer will be based primarily in the SCI office in Qobayat and will manage the day-to-day implementation of components of SC’s emergency shelter and NFI’s programme in Qobayat  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. 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 Akkar, ensuring the quality programme. Plan, prepare and oversee the implementation of components of NFI distribution activities in Akkar, 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,WASHetc) 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.   SKILLS AND BEHAVIOURS (our Values in Practice) Accountability: Holds self accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values Holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities - giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved Creates a managerial environment to lead, enable and maintain our culture of child safeguarding Ambition: Sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves and their team, takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages their team to do the same Future orientated, thinks strategically and on a country wide/global scale Collaboration: Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to Builds and maintains effective relationships with colleagues, Members and external partners and supporters Values diversity and different people’s perspectives, able to work cross-culturally. Creativity: Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions Cuts away bureaucracy and encourages an entrepreneurial approach Integrity: honest, encourages openness and transparency, builds trust and confidence displays consistent excellent judgement 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   APPLICATION PROCESS  Please note that the closing date for applications is: December 2, 2014                    The selection committee will review all applications as they are received. All applicants must meet the minimum requirements described above, and those unable to meet these requirements will not be considered. No further information will be given over the phone.   Please note: due to the critical nature of this recruitment, applications will be reviewed as they are received and successful candidates contacted on an on-going basis.  Internal Applicants are given priority in the recruitment process.   STARTING DATE: Immediate.  We’re looking for people who can start as soon as possible or within the next few weeks.   Each application package should include the following: •           Job title for the role you are applying for in subject header of the email •           Cover letter with the applicant’s current contact information •           CV (including detailed work experience, education/degrees)  –  3pages maximum •           Professional References (minimum of three, with complete contact information) •           Kindly do not send supporting certificates and documents at this stage •           Letter and CV should be saved into one Word or PDF document and sent to Lebanonhrq@savethechildren.org   Applications not including all of the above information will not be reviewed. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.   We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.  All applicants will also be subject to Save the Children’s usual Child Safeguarding Policy and reference checking process.