NRC has been present in Nigeria since 2015 and has been working to help displacement-affected communities meet their basic needs, improve their livelihoods, access essential services, and enhance their resilience to future shocks through our six core competencies: water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH), Shelter, Education, Information-Counselling and Legal Assistance (ICLA), Livelihoods and Food Security (LFS), Camp Management, and Protection. NRC provides immediate assistance during the onset of emergencies through the rapid response mechanism (RRM). With a workforce of 370 staff and a presence in key locations such as Maiduguri (in Borno State), Yola (in Adamawa State) and Jos (in Plateau State), NRC can respond to the needs of those affected by the conflict across North-East, and North Central Nigeria.

These strategic locations have allowed NRC greater reach from the north and south parts of the North-East and North Central region and allowed NRC to contribute to bridging the gap between humanitarian aid and development cooperation, including by focusing on equitable access to basic services and strengthening the rights of displaced people and returnees. In addition to the Country Office and the above-mentioned Area Offices, NRC has sub-office structures in Dikwa, Monguno, Biu, Mubi, Pulka and Gwoza.

We are looking for people who are passionate about helping refugees and people forced to flee.

If you are those people, the Norwegian Refugee Council in Nigeria is looking for an enthusiastic and passionate Shelter Technical Assistant to join our team in Maiduguri, Borno State. You will assist in the day-to-day implementation of the Shelter project.

Generic responsibilities:

• Adhere to NRC policies, tools, handbooks and guidelines
• Assist with the implementation of the support function portfolio according to plan of action
• Prepare and develop status reports as required by management
• Ensure proper filing of documents
• Promote and share ideas for improvement of the support function Responsible for: assessment, vulnerable beneficiary selection, project planning, implementation and monitoring for shelter construction activities
• Collection and analysis shelter data and report to shelter officer.
• Produce reports on weekly, monthly and require base as well.
• Development of holistic and needs based programmes, including cash-based interventions and marked based programmes

Specific responsibilities:

• Assessment on site. Village assessment; identify needs and resources, shelter type, data on returnees/ IDPs
• Beneficiary selection. Identify vulnerable families eligible for shelter assistance according to established selection criteria.
• Delivery on site. Shelter package according to the plan and on time clearance.
•  Provision and completion of all field related forms, contracts and retain in profile.
• Responsible for quality maintenance of shelter and latrine in target area
• Remain updated on technical and legal considerations (national lows, standards and codes)
• Coordinate the material loading, transportation and delivery with logistic and warehouse assistant
• Participate in NRC staff seminars and training, when scheduled.
• Properly operate the NRC assets (HF, VHF, Computer and sat phone…etc)
• Monitoring Ensure that:
• all program data are accurately collected and reported;
• the quality and quantity of construction material is distributed to the beneficiary’s families, Is correct and according to the delivery plan.
• The shelter construction up to completion and occupancy respects the activity plan and deadlines.
• Monitor shelter construction activities within the agreed timeframe.
• the quality and quantity of construction material is distributed to individual beneficiaries, is correct and according to the construction delivery plan.
• Beneficiaries and community workers training regarding shelter and latrine design.
• Conduct the meeting with community/or village elders, Malaks, local authority and other stakeholders at field level
• Upon successful completion of construction stages reports to shelter officer for progress report.
• Ensure the inclusion of cash-based interventions and marked based programmes in country and area-based strategies and their implementation across and within NRC’s core competencies
• Provide an enabling environment for the implementation of cash-based interventions, including multi-purpose cash assistance, emergency cash responses
• Any other tasks as assigned by the immediate superior.
• Participate in field missions, shelter activities monitoring, and technical assistance to beneficiaries.
• Maintain shelter beneficiaries’ documentation both on field and office levels and on its profiles.

Generic professional competencies:

• Be ready to work in complex and volatile contexts
• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
• Some knowledge of English language
• Knowledge of cash-based interventions and market-based programmes.

Context/ Specific skills, knowledge and experience: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• At least 2 years of working experience with the communities.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent computer skills
• Fluency in local language Kanuri, Hausa is an advantage

What’s in it for you? 

Join a work culture that empowers every employee to share ideas and take responsibility:

At NRC we think creatively. We encourage ideas and give responsibility to all employees at all levels, to help solve the complex issues that we face. You will have many opportunities to be heard and take the initiative.

Learn on the job: NRC’s collaborative working style favours the exchange of good practice and lessons learnt. At NRC, employees learn on the job and are encouraged to look for opportunities to develop new competencies. NRC managers prioritise the quality work and the competency development of their staff. This entails giving newcomers a good start, following up, training and mentoring employees to allow them to perform well in their current job, and offering learning and development programmes.

Additional Information: 

Duty Stations: Mafa, Borno State Nigeria

Duration of contract:  One year (Renewable).

Grade Level:  Grade 4 in NRC’s grading structure

Reporting line:  Shelter Coordinator

This position is open to Nigeria Nationals only. We invite applications from all qualified and interested candidates. Candidates are encouraged to apply early, as applications may be screened prior to the vacancy deadline. Female candidates are strongly advised to apply.

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: No requirements