Shelter Program Coordinator (International Humanitarian Register)

Role ProfilePosition title: Shelter Programme Coordinator (International Humanitarian Register)Sector: Shelter and SettlementsDuty Station: Various - InternationalContractual arrangement: Fixed-term contract based on operational needs Availability for international deployment of 2 6-months durationAustralian Red Cross International Delegate RegisterThe Red Cross and Red Crescent (RCRC) Movement is the largest humanitarian network in the world. It comprises of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent (Federation) and 192 National Societies. The RCRC mandate is to protect and support populations experiencing conflicts disasters and other maintains an active register of highly screened and trained humanitarian workers (delegates) who are deployed to international events when local capacity is overwhelmed or where additional specialist resources are required. Typically these deployments take place through fixed-term contracts with the delegate seconded into the operations of the ICRC or all activities Australian Red Cross delegates staff volunteers and members are guided by the Fundamental Principles of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. Humanity Neutrality Impartiality Independence Voluntary Service Unity Universality. To read more on these principles visit SummaryCandidates recruited to join the ARC delegate register as Shelter Programme Coordinators support International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent (IFRC) humanitarian response operations. They are expected to coordinate the Shelter and Settlements strategic planning from relief to recovery program development and implementation. Oversee and coordinate all activities including defining and implementing Shelter and Settlements programs with particular attention to: design specifications safer building promotion supervision and Housing Land and Property. With the aim that the Shelter and Settlements components ensure joint and integrated programming that builds upon community capacities quality and accountability to beneficiaries maximizing local capacities and livelihood opportunities whilst reducing shelter and settlement related risks and vulnerabilities. The Shelter Program Coordinator under the direction of the operational leadership will work in collaboration with the National Society IFRC personnel other Movement Partners National and International Humanitarian Organizations local authorities and affected close 30 June 2026. Applications will be reviewed as they are submitted so we do not recommend delaying your application to the closing and Professional Registration RequirementsDegree (dependent on type and content of qualification) or equivalent professional qualification in Structural/Civil Engineering Architecture Urban Planning Construction Management or related technical field of the building environmentOther Essential RequirementsAustralian Citizen or Permanent Resident of spoken and written English (CEFR Standard C1 or C2).Level B2 (CEFR standard) in a second language (Russian French Arabic Spanish) strongly professional experience as aligned with the technical and behavioural competencies (outlined below).Previous international humanitarian and/or development experience in low-income countries (non-government organisations international organisations or charity). Digital Literacy including ability navigate digital devices (laptops smartphones) analyse web-based information and work effectively with the Microsoft Office suite of to drive a manual motivation to provide humanitarian assistance to individuals and communities impacted by disasters or armed to adapt to and function effectively in challenging living conditions and potentially unstable security to work effectively while under pressure and within multicultural organisational Competencies Shelter & Settlements within a Humanitarian contextAdvocates for the adaptation to a specific context the main principles standards and approaches in shelter and settlements. Including the complexity of programming aspects from relief to a context specific shelter & settlement intervention through a variety of assistance options to cover short/mid/long-term needs through different implementing the shelter & settlements programme through the involvement of communities where their preferences are integrated in all stages of the implementation through well-defined participatory processes where design Specification BOQ and Built Environment RegulationOversees and/or develops the design (drawings specifications construction details structural calculations and Bills of Quantities) for shelter assistance options together with site planning where and advocates for the compliance of all design planning and site activities with appropriate local national and international standards together with building regulations as for the development/improvement of national building standards (including disability inclusion PGI-Protection Gender and Inclusion etc) where planningDesigns and implements response interventions in an urban and/or rural context through the settlement approach. Incorporating long-term solutions in settlement programming ( i.e. return relocation Disaster Risk Reduction) where infrastructure community facilities and residential areas should be at the highest level on settlement approaches and multi-sectoral needs to Red Cross Movement Government and other higher levels of humanitarian architecture / Supervision and Construction ManagementDevelops Construction Management Quality Assurance systems for the implementation of the shelter assistance options (Quality Control of works and specifications: materials & scheduling)Develops leads and coordinates plans to schedule deliverables (and its reviews as needed) and estimate costs ensuring works schedules are adhered to and performance guarantees are in CompetenciesCultural AwarenessDesign solutions and plans operations that consider local cultural cultural norms and practices within the operational programmes and operations in line with socio-political and cultural context with specific focus on addressing the needs of vulnerable Proactively engages with National Society and other relevant Movement stakeholders to share information and plans to address evolving activities and information flow across agencies including humanitarian actors government bodies and Setting and Quality Programme ManagementDevelops sectoral workplans across the team with clear concrete and measurable deliverables and supports team to deliver this through optimised and coordinates sectoral plans and monitors progress of team workplans against objectives and adjusts as operations evolve and priorities shift and follows up if team performance does not concise consolidated reports that analyse progress challenges and plan for follow-up action across the sectorsIntegrityAct in accordance with Movement principles and ethical behaviour and uses the power of their position with integrity and accountabilityRefer reports of violations onwards using appropriate ResilienceAppropriately copes with stressful situations by remaining constructive and positive under stress and stays focussed on objectives as the operation signs of own and team members stress and seeks or offers support to strengthen physical and mental well-being and Assessment All candidates will be assessed based on technical and core competencies specific to this role. Candidates may be further invited to take part in a competency-based interview assessment centre and psychological of Sexual Exploitation Abuse & Harassment (PSEAH) & Child ProtectionAustralian Red Cross reserves the right to conduct background checks on all candidates including police working with children checks personal reference checks and other checks Australian Red Cross considers necessary. Candidates who do not pass a work with children check or whose backgrounds checks suggest they may pose a risk to the safety and wellbeing of others will not be considered for this Red Cross participates in the globalMisconduct Disclosure Scheme (MDS) and is committed to preventing sexual misconduct or child abuse by individualsmoving between humanitarian organisations across the globe. Australian Red Cross is also a child safe organisation. To uphold this commitment Australian Red Cross will share sexual misconduct or child abuse concerns or investigations upon request with other participating organisations. Additionally as part of our recruitment process Australian Red Cross may contact previous employers to ask about any sexual misconduct or child abuse concerns or investigations. Visit The Misconduct Disclosure Scheme for more informationOperational ConstraintsIn line with the principle of neutrality please note that staff seconded to the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) cannot be deployed to any country of origin. Delegates must be in good health and agree to be health cleared before any close 30 June 2026. Applications will be reviewed as they are submitted so we do not recommend delaying your application to the closing more information on this role or working internationally with Australian Red Cross contact Alice Fahey on