What we are looking for:
An experienced shelter professional to support the cluster team in guiding shelter agencies in the development and implementation of shelter programming, to provide safe and resilient shelter solutions. They will ensure that solutions are in line with global standards and best practice. The position holder will coordinate the Technical Working Groups (TWGs), which are created on a needs-basis to address specific issues related to shelter programming, currently there is Emergency Damage Assessment TWG, Cash Market Monitoring TWG, Transitional Shelter Assistance TWG and a new joint technical working group with site management covering topics at site level. Additionally, they will assist in identifying and building relationships with key humanitarian partners for the shelter response, such as national and provincial authorities or technical experts.
What you will do:
- Ensure that the shelter response is informed by appropriate relevant Technical Standards, including among others Sphere, and good practice, chairing the Technical Working Groups (TWGs), while promoting the involvement of all stakeholders.
- Conduct field visits in coordination with SC partners to programme areas and affected communities, which should be used to identify emerging technical issues and trends at field level and document this information so that it can influence discussions at national level. (when possible).
- Supervise two seconded technical coordinators/advisors
- Alongside the Shelter Cluster coordinators contribute to the development and continuous updating of a SC Strategy in a consultative process with SC partners, including the local government, and ensure that the shelter response is driven by this strategy.
- Identify and categorise existing shelter typologies, in order to design appropriate solutions in close collaboration with Shelter Coordinators.
- Liaise and collaborate with relevant local authorities and other key stakeholders.
- Ensure appropriate collaboration with the shelter response-related clusters of site management, Early Recovery, Education, Health, Protection, and WASH in the work of the Shelter Cluster.
- Coordinate the integration of cross-cutting issues in the work of the Shelter Cluster, including HLP, age, gender, and diversity.
- Lead/co-lead the joint technical working group with Site Management Cluster.
Please download the detailed job description to learn more about the position.
What you will bring:
- Advanced University Degree (Master’s/ MPhil) in Civil/Structural/Architectural Engineering or another relevant field.
- Minimum 5 years of Professional Experience in Shelter, Non-Food Items, at a managerial level in emergency and conflict and post conflict environments.
- Has experience within the humanitarian architecture (cluster system) and with humanitarian appeals, humanitarian response plans and common humanitarian funds.
- Good knowledge of shelter-related technical guidelines and international standards, including Sphere.
- Sound technical knowledge and experience on traditional architecture materials, construction methods, and resilient construction techniques.
- Proficiency in computer applications (MS Word, Excel) and knowledge of CAD software is required. Skills in graphic design (Adobe Suite) software is desirable.
- Knowledge of Palestine context.
- Ability to work under stressful conditions, meet short deadlines and travel extensively at short notice to support field operations.
- Completion of the Shelter Cluster Coordination Training Programme (IFRC/UNHCR) and/or the Shelter and Settlements in Emergencies Training is highly desirable.
- Knowledge of Arabic and experience working in Palestine or comparable humanitarian contexts in the Middle East is highly desirable.
- Experience from working in complex and volatile contexts.
- Excellent advocacy and representation skills including the ability to develop strong interpersonal relationships to facilitate communication within the cluster.
- Able to work under extreme pressure and good at timely decision making.
What we offer:
- Duty station: Amman, Jordan
- Contract: 12 months (Renewal is subject to performance and funds availability)
- Travel: Approx. 50% to NRC Palestine field locations
- Salary/benefits: grade 9 on NRC’s salary scale
- NRC is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to diversity without distinction to age, gender, religion, ethnicity, nationality, and physical ability.
- We think outside the box, encourage ideas, and give responsibility to all employees at all levels. You will have many opportunities to be heard and take the initiative.
Important information about the application process
- Internal candidates only: To apply as an internal candidate, log in with your official email or click on Opportunity Marketplace.
- For current NRC employees, please use your official email address when applying
- Submit your application and CV in English, taking care to attach your latest CV.
- Applications that do not meet the minimum standards in terms of experience or qualifications will generally not be considered. Unsolicited applications not related to this specific job advertisement will not be considered.
- We receive many applications for each vacant position and so only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- If you have any questions about this role, please email mero.recruitment@nrc.no with the job title as the subject line.
Why NRC?
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee. Our 15,000 staff work in crises across 40 countries, providing life-saving and long-term assistance to millions of people every year.
NRC currently has over 3,000 staff across the Middle East dedicated to assisting people affected by conflict in Jordan, Syria, Lebanon, Iraq, Libya and Palestine. Its humanitarian interventions are based upon its programming expertise in the Core Competencies of Shelter, Education, WASH, Livelihoods and Food Security, and Information Counselling and Legal Assistance (ICLA) to vulnerable displaced people that were forced to flee.
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We are looking for people who are passionate about helping refugees and people forced to flee. Are you one of those people? If you are, NRC offers you the opportunity to:
- do demanding and professional work, often in challenging contexts.
- join a work culture that empowers every employee to share ideas and take responsibility.
- be part of a welcoming and supportive community committed to human dignity.
Learn more about NRC's operations in Palestine here.
Organization context
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a global humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee.
Join us in assisting millions of people in areas where others cannot, tackling some of the world's most dangerous and difficult crises. Bring your skills and dedication to an organisation recognised for providing high quality aid and for defending the rights of refugees and internally displaced people.
At NRC, we give responsibility to employees at all levels and foster professional growth and innovative teams. You can expect a supportive culture and an open dialogue with management. We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion.
Together, we save lives and rebuild futures.
Safeguarding is central to NRC’s work. We expect all employees to:
• treat everyone with respect and dignity
• contribute to building a safe environment for all
• never engage in any form of exploitation, harassment and specifically sexual exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment (SEAH)
• always report. NRC has a zero-tolerance approach to inaction against exploitation, abuse and SEAH
