Technical Assistant

Solidar Switzerland is a non-governmental organisation (NGO) whose purpose is
to assist disadvantaged, persecuted and oppressed people in Switzerland and abroad with material support and by helping them to help themselves. The institution established in 1936 works for social justice and fights against exclusion and the division of society. Solidar Switzerland has been operating in Lebanon since September 2012 implementing programs in Food Security, Non Food Item distribution and emergency response.  Solidar Switzerland is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Technical Assistant (Shelter) to implement relief projects in Jezzine District and monitor activities in the field and report deviations directly to the Technical Officer.  Duration: 3 months renewable contract.   To apply: Please submit your CV and a Cover Letter (in English) to solidarswitzerland.lebanon@gmail.com with the post title Technical Assistant on the subject line explaining why you are best qualified for this position. Include two references with contact details. Only short listed candidates will be notified.  The starting date is immediate. Background:  To respond to the winter, Solidar Suisse is implementing a weatherproofing shelter intervention mostly in Jezzine District  and covering selected registered households in Saida. Under the direct supervision of the Technical Officer, the Technical Assistant has to support the weatherproofing shelter program in private unfinished houses and converted garages. This role includes:, routine monitoring of shelter activities, conducting technical shelter assessments, support to and mobilization of refugee communities, ensuring proper implementation of infrastructure construction and providing technical support to vulnerable households. The Shelter Technical assistant will coordinate with respective local bodies and individuals to ensure maximum utilization of project resources and report issues to Technical officer on daily basis. Tasks and responsibilities Project Assessments Conduct shelter assessments and collect data according to agreed methodology respecting tight deadlines. Project Implementation Provide orientation to field team and volunteers on shelter activities, standards and processes Provide support to construction related works in the field; including identifying skills and encouraging self help approach within the refugee populations themselves Ensure project documents are properly filed and kept secure at all times Project Monitoring Inspect on daily basis construction activities at each site to ensure adherence to agreed standards and processes and provide support where necessary Assist in the delivery, distribution, handling and utilisation of all shelter materials in the field Complete all monitoring weekly reports and ensure that shelter works meet minimum quality and standard requirements Reporting Prepare weekly progress reports to Technical Officer on construction progress, contract status and beneficiary participation levels Prepare relevant field reports that will feed into internal reporting and donor reporting requirements  Logistic Ensure good communication with logistic officer so that procurements are distributed to correct locations and on time. Support the development of  distribution plans for shelter kits Skills, Qualifications, Experience and Attitude Required  Minimum of 2 years experience Bachelor Degree in relevant field Excellent knowledge in Arabic and Good English is essential Previous experience in implementing Shelter projects with NGOs/INGOs an advantage Experience in community based approaches to construction Ability to foster team spirit Ability to work under pressure and keep to tight deadlines Strong organizational skills and able to coordinate and manage workload Report writing skills and computer skills in word processing and spreadsheets Willingness to travel to construction sites in Jezzine at all times Commitment to ensuring the protection of refugees Commitment to humanitarian principles and values