Shelter Technical Assistant

The Shelter Technician will be responsible for conducting technical assessments, technical monitoring and supervision and providing technical advice to beneficiaries and communities. The Shelter Technician will work in parallel with a Community Mobiliser and will spend 60 to 80% of their time in the field. It is anticipated that this role will be needed for 3 months. 

 KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

• Conduct technical assessments of existing tents in informal tented settlements
• Conduct distributions of shelter kits in informal tented settlements
• Distribute fire safety equipment to shelter kit beneficiaries
• Conduct fire safety sessions for distribution beneficiaries
• Manage paperwork related to distributions
• Organize assessments and distributions in the assigned informal settlements in a manner that would allow for a qualitative and quantitative achievement of the targets
• Use digital technology including tabs/pads to administer assessments and distributions
• Spend seven hours in the field conducting assessments and distribution work in informal settlements of Syrian refugees in Lebanon
• Possess the capacity and willingness to understand andevaluate shelter structures
• Support all technical aspects of quality control
• Conduct regular visits to beneficiaries
• Attend and support distributions
• Provide daily/weekly reports, as requested.
• Comply with the relevant policies and practice with respect to child protection, code of conduct, health and safety, equal opportunities and otherrelevant policies and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

•  Experience:

Minimum 2 years of work experience & experience of basic construction & distributions.

•  Skills:

1. Minimum diploma OR bachelor’s degree in Civil engineering, architecture, construction, urban planning or other Built Environment related field.
2. Familiar with technical aspects of humanitarian shelter and Humanitarian principles
3. Familiar with construction; including concrete and block works, plumbing, contracting.
4. Proficiency on Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel, including management of Excel databases
5. Good time management and organizational skills
6. Fluency in written and spoken Arabic (English language skills advantageous)
7. Strength in interpersonal, communication and presentation skills and teamwork
8. Flexibility and willingness to change work practices and hours, and capability to work in insecure environment 
9. Familiarity with the relevant geographic areas