Shelter Adviser

Save the Children is the leading independent organization creating lasting change in the lives of children in need around the world. Save the Children has been operating in Lebanon since 1999 and is recognized for its commitment to accountability, innovation and collaboration.  Save the Children currently implements programs in Child Protection, Education, CRC, Health and Nutrition, Food Security & Livelihood, Shelter, and Emergency Response throughout Lebanon.   Save the Children is seeking qualified candidates to fulfill the following positions, for its Lebanon Country Office,6 month contract, in the following locations Beirut: ROLE The Shelter Adviser will generally be deployed as the lead technical adviser in a small or medium-sized emergency, or to manage programme implementation as a field level technical coordinator in a complex, large-scale emergency.  On occasion they may also be asked to gap fill a senior technical Advisory role in a chronic humanitarian country programme or sudden onset disaster.  The Shelter Adviser will be expected to lead on sectoral assessment, programme design and master budgeting, coordination, and support fundraising, recruitment and procurement.  In most circumstances, the postholder will be expected to mentor and/or capacity building existing country programme staff. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES Programme Design and Implementation (typically will be for small or medium-sized emergencies): Lead on Shelter technical assessments in coordination with other SC thematic areas and/or other external sector agencies, ensuring assessment findings are documented and that all assessments include a specific analysis of children’s needs. Working with the Deputy Team Leader – Programmes or Team Leader develop sector response plans and master budgets and contribute to Save the Children’s overall response strategy. Working closely with the Deputy Team Leader – Programmes or Team Leader, support fundraising for your sector, including development of high quality concept notes and proposals, and engagement with donors’ technical Advisers. Prepare and oversee programme implementation to ensure timely delivery of programme activities (for example, monitoring against logframes, individual performance management workplans). Prepare timely programme and donor reports on project activities in compliance with internal SC requirements and any relevant external donor requirements. Working closely with the HR team, identify Shelter staffing needs (both national and international) for emergency programmes, and ensure rapid recruitment, induction and training of new staff. Identify programme supplies needs and coordinate with the logistics team to put in place a sensible phased procurement plan. Working closely with the Monitoring & Evaluation team put in place a sector M & E plan, ensuring this links to reporting requirements, and capacity build technical field staff in carrying out the work. Working closely with the Accountability lead put in place accountability activities for your thematic area, ensuring that feedback from all relevant stakeholders is considered in programme design. To ensure that the minimum standards of humanitarian relief are maintained in accordance with the Sphere Charter and Red Cross Code of Conduct. Capacity Building: Identify learning and training opportunities for Save the Children staff and partners and work as a mentor and role model for less experienced staff. Representation & Advocacy & Organisational Learning: Ensure that Save the Children's work is coordinated with efforts of other agencies and Government, and take a leadership role within Interagency Coordination forums, ensuring the specific needs of children are being addressed. This may involve taking the lead in coordination working groups. Take steps to document lessons learned for wider dissemination. In collaboration with senior programme staff, assist in advocacy activities that target decision-makers at all levels. In collaboration with SC Shelter colleagues, feed in learning, experiences and evidence to relevant global advocacy objectives. To identify opportunities and material to contribute to communications and media work, acting as a spokesperson when required. General: Comply with Save the Children policies and practice with respect to child protection, code of conduct, health and safety, equal opportunities and other relevant policies and procedures. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE Essential Significant management experience working in an emergency response contexts or fragile states Previous first phase emergency response experience is essential Education to MA/MSc/MEng or equiv in Architecture, Planning, Civil or Structural engineering, construction, or another relevant subject, or equivalent field experience Strong understanding of public health issues in emergency shelter or settlements, with attention to specific needs of women and children. Sound knowledge of transitional shelter and settlements programme options including technical design, construction management, host family support, collective centres and camps Previous demonstrable experience in running NFI and/or Cash distribution programmes Previous experience of managing a team Previous experience of project management Experience of and commitment to working through systems of community participation and accountability Demonstrated monitoring and evaluation skills Excellent communication skills Ability to work both in an Advisory and a hands on implementation capacity Proven capacity to supervise, train and coach staff Experience of representation and ability to represent SC effectively in external forums. Experience of preparing successful funding proposals for donors Ability to write clear and well-argued assessment and project reports Excellent communication skills Strong influencing skills and experience in advocacy Politically and culturally sensitive with qualities of patience, tact and diplomacy A high level of written and spoken English The capacity and willingness to be extremely flexible and accommodating in difficult and sometimes insecure working circumstances. Commitment to the aims and principles of SC. In particular, a good understanding of the SC mandate and child focus and an ability to ensure this continues to underpin our support Desirable Language skills in French, Spanish, and/or Arabic Experience or knowledge of working and living in relevant regions/contexts Experience inWASHor Health programmes Specific experience of designing and managing DFID and ECHO projects Specific experience of working in consortia projects. APPLICATION PROCESS   Please note that the closing date for applications is :   For External applicants on March 21th.   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 Lebanon.vacancies@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.