Shelter Technical Assistant Amman

NRC is implementing an Urban Shelter Project in Amman and the northern area of Jordan. The project aims to provide adequate and secure shelters for vulnerable households. It involves assessments planning field validation negotiation and the supervision of rehabilitation works on a household level.

The Shelter Technical Assistance will work closely with the shelter coordinator and field team to achieve targets and prepare contracts with the participants. The post holder will also be responsible for negotiating with landlords/tenants validating and preparing the BOQs and following up on works. The role is shared between fieldwork and the office depending on targets and planning. It is expected that they will spend 90% of the time in the field.

1. Roles and Responsibilities

Generic Responsibilities (max 10)

• Adhere to NRC policies tools handbooks and guidelines.

• Assist with a range of support in the implementation of the Core Competency portfolio according to the plan of action.

• Implement procedures and activities independently within own function or core competency as delegated.

• Be responsible for organizing and delivering tasks in line with priorities and standards.

• Develop and maintain knowledge of the specialist area of work in which technical assistance and support are provided to be most effective in supporting the team.

• Use initiative in day-to-day problem-solving in line with agreed procedures priorities and standards for the work area.

• Prepare and develop status reports as required by management.

• Ensure proper filing of documents.

• Promote and share ideas for improvement in your area of expertise.

• Actively promote PSEA (Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse) standards and principles within NRC and among participants served by NRC.

Specific Responsibilities

• Plan prepare and organize field assessments in line with project timelines.

• Conduct field assessments to evaluate household vulnerability and define their eligibility for the programme servicesincluding technical surveys follow-up and validation across shelter interventions (shelter rehabilitation cash for rent and shelter mobility kits) in accordance with NRC established criteria.

• Execute field assessments which also include developing initialBills of Quantities (BOQs) technical follow ups and technical validation of cases.

• Develop final BOQs and drawings and clearly explain the scope of technical works to the project participants and landlords.

• Collect and verify all required documentation for contracts MoUs and purchase orders ensuring completeness and accuracy prior to submission.

• Preparecontracts forshelter interventions ensuring they are ready for signing with the project participants.

• Provide timely feedback to involved households and management regarding case eligibility and related decisions as required.

• Provide support to shelter team in other field offices when required.

• Perform other related tasks assigned by the line manager.

CriticalInterfaces

ByinterfacesNRCmeansprocessesandprojectsthatareinterlinkedwithotherdepartments/units orpersons.Relevantinterfacesforthispositionare:

• Relevantcorecompetencyimplementationstaff

• SupportteamsFinanceHRAdminandLogistics

• Communication staff

• Protection Staff.

Scale and scope of position

Staff:None

Stakeholders: Local NGOs/CBOs civil society volunteers the Jordan Engineering Association Engineering Consultants andcontractors.

Budgets: None

Information:N/A

LegalorCompliance:N/A

2. Competencies

Competenciesareimportantfortheemployeeandtheorganizationtodeliverdesiredresults. Theyare relevantforallstaffandare dividedintothe followingtwocategories:

1. ProfessionalCompetencies

Genericprofessionalcompetenciesforthisposition:

• Experienceworkingwithintechnicalexpertiseareasinahumanitarian/recoverycontext.

  • Knowledgeandexperiencewithinarelevantadministrationcraftortechnicalfieldand ideallya relevant vocational qualification.

  • Previousexperienceworkingincomplexandvolatilecontexts.

  • Documentedresultsrelatedtothepositionsresponsibilities.

  • SomeknowledgeofEnglish.

Context/specificskillsknowledgeandexperience:

Qualification requirement: Bachelors degree or equivalent

Yearsof Experience:2

• A degree in Architecture Civil Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

  • Proven experience in developing designs and drawings

  • Proven Experience as a site engineer

  • Experience in quantity surveying

  • Experience in using different engineering software

  • Relevantworkexperienceinadynamicandresults-focusedorganization

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills

1. BehavioralCompetencies

   • Planninganddeliveringresults.

   • Workingwithpeople

   • Analyzing

   • Communicatingwithimpactandrespect

3. Performance Management

The employee will be accountable for the responsibilities and the competencies following the NRC Performance Management Manual. The following documents will be used forperformance reviews:

• TheJobDescription

  • TheworkandDevelopmentPlan

  • TheNRCCompetencyFramework