The Shelter/WaSH Project Coordinator leads the implementation of infrastructural (water supply, wastewater, energy, educational& health institutions, etc.) and shelter construction//rehabilitation projects in urban and rural settings in the geographical and programmatic area of NRC’s Area Office East. He/She is responsible for overseeing the planning, design and supervision of the Shelter&WASH activities implemented by NRC directly or by a partner of NRC in those contexts.

The purpose of the Shelter/WaSH Project Coordinator position is to ensure that project activities pertaining to repair and rehabilitation/refurbishment of private shelters, public buildings, maintenance of water systems and energy efficient solutions are planned, implemented, monitored and reported according to NRC standards and procedures and national regulations.

Generic responsibilities

1. Direct management of the Shelter/WaSH technical team, setting clear objectives for team members and indicators to monitor performance.
2. Ensure compliance with NRC building refurbishment strategy, tools, guidelines and standards.
3. Contribute to core competency strategy development and provide input on needs and gaps identified in NRC’s geographical and programmatic area of implementation.
4. Manage and implement delegated portfolio of Shelter/WaSH projects (activities, budget and project documentation) in line with proposals, strategies and donor requirements, ensure high technical quality, and provide regular reports to the Shelter/WaSH Project Manager.
5. Manage the project budget in his/her geographical and programmatic areas of implementation.
6. Promote and share ideas for improvement and necessary changes in project activities.
7. Ensure capacity building of project staff and transfer key skills.
8. Liaison and collaborate with relevant local authorities and stakeholders (i.e. local authorities, other humanitarian organizations, and volunteer groups).
9. Supporte to assess the landscape of potential national partners who have capacity, or potential for developing capacity, in technical shelter project implementation.
10. Promote the rights of IDPs in line with NRC’s advocacy strategy.

Specific responsibilities

• Coordinate and lead technical infrastructural and shelter assessments in target buildings/infrastructure to identify refurbishment/upgrade needs and define intervention strategy/plans.
• Contribute to the development of specific technical guidance, tools and mechanism to support and monitor the activities of the Shelter/WaSH team (infrastructure).
• Supervise shelter project team members – follow up the recruitment, training, organization
• Ensure regular presence in the field office and conduct field visits
• Ensure proper sensitization of the community about the planned activities.
• Contribute to organizational learning by providing specific technical analysis, lessons learned and reports.
• Provide regular progress reports to the Shelter/WaSH PM.
• Provide specific technical input to coordination mechanisms (e.g. cluster coordination) and working groups when requested by the PM.
• Ensure comprehensive documentation of all activities conducted.
• Closely cooperate with the other departments to ensure adequate planning and implementation of a coherent integrated programme in target areas in Eastern Ukraine.
• Closely cooperate with other departments to address cross-cutting issues that might arise during the implementation of project activities.
• Support the line manager in drafting reports of any kind and contributing to proposals writing with the development of a work plan, budget, BoQs and list of activities.
• Participate in tendering and bid analysis for contracts for service delivery and materials
• Liaise with local government/community to advocate for NRC Shelter/WaSH activities and to obtain required permissions for project implementation.
• Liaise with local partners
• Contribute to elaborate a Shelter/WaSH strategy to meet all donor and project-specific requirements as stipulated in the partnership agreements and general donor guidelines.
• Assist with any other duties assigned by line manager as and when required.

Generic professional competencies for this position:

• Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering, or other relevant education
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience related to construction works and/or Shelter/WaSH programming.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in people management.
• Documented technical competencies related to the position’s responsibilities.
• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities.
• Good working knowledge of the mandates and modalities of the international humanitarian sector including the UN cluster system.
• Excellent interpersonal and networking skills and the ability to liaise authoritatively with figures from the humanitarian community, local media, local government and army, and other relevant actors, when required.
• Ability to work under pressure, independently and with limited supervision and in compliance with basic security rules.
• Good understanding of humanitarian compliance vis-a-vis donors and accountability to donors and affected populations.
• Good external representation skills.
• Highest standards of ethics and integrity.

Context related skills, knowledge and experience:

• Previous experience working in complex and volatile contexts.
• Fluency in Ukrainian and Russian essential.
• Good proficiency in English, both written and verbal is essential.
• Willingness to work in demanding, stressful situations with respect for basic security rules.
• Knowledge of the Ukrainian building code and regulations is an advantage.

What do We Offer

This position is open to candidates who have the legal right to work in Ukraine. Please note that we are unable to provide work permits or visa sponsorships for this position.

We offer an opportunity to match your career to a compelling cause and a chance to meet and work with people who are the best in their fields.

We are also looking for people who share our values:

• To be dedicated in what we do;
• To be innovative with our solutions;
• To act as one unified and inclusive team;
• To be accountable to the donors that make our work possible;

We invite applications from all qualified and interested candidates. Candidates are encouraged to apply early, as applications will be screened on a rolling basis and interviews will be assigned instantly until a suitable candidate is selected.

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: No requirements