Head of the Shelter, Water Supply and Hygiene Department (Engineer) / Shelter WASH Coordinator (Engineering) in Norwegian Refugee Council / NRC

About the organization:

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organization that helps people who are forced to flee. We work in crisis situations in more than 31 countries, providing emergency and long-term assistance to millions of people each year. We protect people who are forced to flee by defending their rights. NRC is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diversity of staff in terms of age, gender, ethnicity, nationality and physical ability.

We are hiring Head of the Shelter, Water Supply and Hygiene Department

Position duties:

General duties

• Direct management of the technical team of the shelter, water supply and hygiene department, setting clear tasks for team members and indicators to monitor performance work.
• Ensure compliance with NRC building renovation strategy, tools, guidelines and standards.
• Promote developing a strategy for the development of key competencies and providing information on needs and gaps identified in the geographical and program area of ​​activity.
• Management and implementation of a delegated portfolio of housing/water supply projects (activities, budget and project documentation) in accordance with donor proposals, strategies and requirements, ensuring high technical quality and providing regular reports to the housing/water supply project manager.
• Manage the project budget in its geographical and program areas of implementation.
• Promote and share ideas for improvement and necessary changes in project activities.
• Ensure capacity development of project staff and transfer of key skills.
• Liaise and collaborate with relevant local authorities and stakeholders (ie local authorities, other humanitarian organizations and volunteer groups).

Specific responsibilities:

• Coordinate and lead technical assessment of infrastructure and housing in targeted buildings/infrastructure for identification of needs for restoration/modernization and definition of intervention strategy/plans.
• Participate in the development of special technical instructions, tools and mechanisms to support and monitor the activities of the team with housing/water supply issues.
• Supervision of shelter construction project team members - recruitment, training, organization control.
• Ensure regular presence in local office and implementationvat field trips.
• Ensuring proper community information about planned activities.
• Contribute to organizational learning by providing specific technical analysis, lessons learned and reports.
• Provide regular reports on the progress of work to the head of the shelter, water supply and hygiene department.
• Provide specific technical help coordination mechanisms (for example, cluster coordination) and working groups at the request of the project manager.
• Ensure comprehensive documentation of all conducted activities.
• Work closely with other departments to ensure proper planning and implementation of an agreed integrated program in target regions in eastern Ukraine.
• Work closely with other departments to resolve cross-cutting issues, that may arise during the implementation of project activities.
• Support the line manager in the preparation of reports of any kind and participate in writing proposals with the development of a work plan, budget, technical tasks and list events.
• Participate in tenders and analysis of applications for contracts for the provision of services and materials
• Maintain contact with local government/community in order to advocate the activities of NRC and obtain the necessary permits for the implementation of the project.
• Maintain contact with local partners - Contribute to the development of the strategy of the department to meet all the requirements of donors and specific projects, such as provided in partnership agreements and general donor guidelines.
• Assist in any other duties assigned to him by the line manager, as per necessary.

General requirements for the position:

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or other relevant education.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience related to civil engineering and/or housing/water programming.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in people management.
• Documented technical competencies related to job duties
• Documented results related to job duties.
• Good working knowledge of international humanitarian sector mandates and procedures, including the UN cluster system.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to liaise authoritatively with representatives of the humanitarian community, local media, local government and military, and other relevant actors when necessary.
• Ability to work under pressure, independently, with limited supervision and following basic safety rules.
• Good understanding of humanitarian requirements for donors and accountability to donors and affected populations. 
• Good external representation skills. 
• Highest standards of ethics and integrity.

Skills, knowledge and experience relevant to the context:

• Previous work experience in difficult and unstable conditions.
• Fluent command of Ukrainian and Russian languages.
• Good command of English, both written and orally, there is mandatory.
• Willingness to work in difficult, stressful situations in compliance with basic safety rules.
• Knowledge of Ukrainian building codes and regulations is an advantage.

We offer: 

• Official employment, contract until 31.12.2025
• Work schedule from 9 to 17, Saturday/Sunday off
• Office in the city center
• Medical insurance

Summaries will be considered until December 17, 2024

Please note that we only contact candidates shortlisted for an interview