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.

All NRC employees are expected to work in accordance with the organisation’s core values: dedication, innovation, inclusivity and accountability. These attitudes and believes shall guide our actions and relationships. Shelter & WASH core competency in NRC programme aims to provide protection and safety to people affected by conflicts and internally displaced people through shelter solutions which varies from immediate emergency shelter to more durable assistance with support to rehabilitate and improve houses, including the rehabilitation and upgrading of various infrastructure facilities, energy projects, rental assistance, winterization support, and other potential solutions. Shelter team also might be engaged in technical infrastructure related works in collaboration with other core competencies such as Education and Livelihood.

Role and responsibilities
The following is a brief description of the role.

Generic responsibilities
Adherence to NRC policies, guidance, and procedures
Contribute to Shelter strategy development, project proposals drafting and provide input on needs and gaps
Coordinate, manage and implement the portfolio of Shelter projects (activities, budget and project documentatioas delegated by the Shelter & WASH Project Manager in line with proposals, strategies and donor requirements, and ensure high technical quality
Support implementation of project cycle management activities according to NRC framework.
Oversee the provision of Shelter services to NRC beneficiaries in the relevant area
Ensure that projects target beneficiaries most in need of Shelter support, explore and asses new and better ways to assist
Promote and share ideas for improvement and necessary changes in the activities
Supervise the Shelter team located in Mykolaiv, ensure their capacity building and transfer key skills
Contribute to protection needs and trends identification
Liaise and collaborate with relevant local authorities and other key stakeholders

Specific responsibilities
 Responsible for the daytoday implementation of Shelter projects in South Ukraine.
 Lead assessments teams of housing rehabilitation and upgrades, wardamaged buildings, schools, infrastructure facilities, etc. in line with NRC’s project criteria, in order to support assessments and any other shelter intervention.
 Work with the Shelter & WASH Team Leader and Shelter & WASH Project Manager on the implementation of projects including properties selection, meeting with communities, assessments, monitoring, distribution, etc.
 Produce reports as evidence of a technical assessment.
 Support, guide, and lead the Shelter & WASH team in Mykolaiv Field Office.
 Act responsibly and communicate respectfully with beneficiaries, contractors and stakeholders to give a clear and accurate picture of the past, current and future situation.
 Ensure the appropriate documentation is in order for beneficiary contracts and subsequent payments or issuing of vouchers and cash grants.
 Ensure correct data tracking for all interventions, maintain database, and prepare periodic progress reports and other documents as required.
 Develop various project tools including KoBo forms and activity trackers.
 Prepare and complete periodic reports for Activity Info, GORS, SIDAR, and provide necessary information to the Shelter cluster as required.
 Plan the daily and weekly activities of the Shelter & WASH Team in relation to:
o Assessments, monitoring and implementation
o Followup of troublesome cases
o Ensuring closure of work by the anticipated date
o Response to and follow up on referred cases
o Management of assigned caseloads, including keeping uptodate records of numbers of housing units, shelter, and landlords contracted
 Ensure timely submission of Movement Plan, TAR, and SMP to the relevant departments.

Competencies

Professional competencies

Generic professional competencies:
 Minimum of 5 years of work experience that demonstrates skills that can be transferred to this role and the humanitarian sector.
 Experience in construction/reconstruction works or similar projects.
 Experience of working with stakeholders to ensure delivery of projects
 Relevant experience with NGOs, charities, humanitarian work or similar organisations is an advantage
 Knowledge of the NGO operations and the dynamics of the humanitarian sector is an advantage
 Experience in working with communities and vulnerable people is an advantage

Context/ Specific skills, knowledge and experience:
 Good communication and interpersonal skills
 Strong organizational and teamwork skills
 Very good English language proficiency
 Excellent communication and report writing skills (oral and writte
 Strong computer skills (Word, Excel, Power poin

Behavioral competencies

 Good cultural awareness and sensitivity
 Highly approachable, trustworthy and confidential
 Delivering working tasks in a structured and professional manner, according to a daily activity plan
 Meeting deadlines
 Adhering to the NRC standards, policies and guidelines
 Adapting and coping to change
 Communicate effectively and respectfully

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.