Junior housing rehabilitation project specialist, Shelter and Settlement Assistant in Danish Refugee Council / Danska Rada u spravah bizhenciv v Ukrayini

The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is an international non-governmental organization that promotes and supports long-term solutions to the challenges faced by refugees and internally displaced people worldwide. 

DRB has been operating in Ukraine since 2014, DRB already has more than 800 employees in Ukraine and will continue to expand significantly in 2024, for rapid response to the emergency situation in the sectors of social protection, provision of means of livelihood, provision of housing and non-food kits, humanitarian demining and peacebuilding (humanitarian demining), through direct intervention and support of authorized persons and non-governmental organizations (NGOs). DRB will continue to implement its suite of long-term solutions to challenges within changing circumstances.

DRB is currently seeking a highly qualified Junior fhousing restoration project specialist to work in our office in Dnipro.

General purpose of the role:

Implementation of projects, reporting and assessment, in particular: correctly completed and submitted acts of completed works, maintaining a register of beneficiaries who received assistance, broken down by gender, vulnerability and number per household. Monitor the accuracy and timeliness of internal reports, ensure proper storage of project documentation and tools (electronic and paper copies).  

Your main responsibilities will be:

• Monitor and regularly evaluate the infrastructure of construction and maintenance facilities. 
• Identify infrastructure needs with an emphasis on improving access for vulnerable populations. 
• Focus on accessibility and the special needs of vulnerable populations, including people with reduced mobility. 
• Implement processes for proper inspection of housing, land and property before starting construction or repair work. 
local authorities before making improvements to buildings and structures.
• Interact with other team members on complaints and feedback related to security, maintenance, building maintenance and utilities. 
• Consider gender and protection issues in all aspects of activity. Supportand adhere to sexual exploitation and abuse prevention policies.
• Ensure efficient and effective program implementation in accordance with budget and work plan. 
• Provide technical support and input into all housing restoration activities. 
• Collaborate with relevant internal and external technical experts on sector-specific issues. 
• Represent the DRB at meetings and other relevant technical coordination meetings. 
• Ensure integration with other sectors of the DRB.
• Monitor financial commitments and expenditures in accordance with budgets and provide timely feedback on budget execution.
• Plan and coordinate logistical support and movement of personnel to and from various operational areas. 
• Initiate purchases and ensure their fulfillment. 
  
  

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To be successful in this role, we expect you to have at least 1 year of work experience in the field of humanitarian response in an international NGO. In addition, we also expect the following from you:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field in construction, architecture or other relevant field is an advantage.
• Experience performing administrative and support tasks.
• Excellent MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook skills.
• li>Skills to work with GIS software and AutoCAD are an advantage.
• Professional command of the Ukrainian language, basic knowledge of the English language is an advantage.

All DRB positions require incumbents to possess key competencies defined by DRB:

• Strive for excellence: Focus on achieving results while ensuring process efficiency.
• Collaboration: Engaging relevant parties and encouraging them to provide feedback.
• Initiative:Personal control of the situation and taking the initiative, with a simultaneous desire to innovate.
• Communication: Skills listen and speak effectively and honestly.
• Integrity: Adherence to and promotion of the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to values ​​and

We offer:

• Contract: Permanent contract after successfully completing a 3-month trial period
• Level: I.
• Place of duty: Dnipro.
• Start date: December 2024.

The position is open to citizens of Ukraine or those who have a valid right to work in Ukraine. Salary and conditions will be in accordance with the terms of employment of national staff of the Danish Refugee Council.

Wages and conditions according to the Conditions of Employment of national staff of the Danish Refugee Council.

Application process:

All applicants must upload a cover letter and an updated resume (no more than four pages in English).

Applications sent by email will not be considered.

Application deadline: November 28, 2024

DRB reserves the right to select a candidate before the closing date, if a candidate is identified. Interviews will be only candidates who match the