Shelter&WASH Technical Officer (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 a leading specialist of the shelter, water supply and hygiene department (engineer)

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General Duties

• Ensure compliance with policies, instructions and NRC standards.
• Ensure compliance with the NRC Ukraine strategy, tools, guides, guidelines and standards.
• Ensuring that all shelter/WaSH (repair, rehabilitation and/or reconstruction) projects are implemented on time and in line with strategy, proposals, budgets and plans, and in accordance to NRC policy and donor requirements.
• Technical responsibility for quality control and monitoring of project activities.
• Technical responsibility for project documentation of the technical activities of the shelter/WaSH project(s).
• Provide specific technical support and professional development of project personnel.
• Evaluate, promote and document ideas for technical improvement and options for further development of the program.
• Contribute to the analysis of specific housing protection/WaSH risks and needs.< /li>
• Ensure the implementation of the project in compliance with the requirements of the partnership agreement.
• Contribute to the development of a protective response to identified risks and needs .

Specific duties

• Conduct structural assessment of WSH buildings and facilities and propose technical solutions for materials/equipment/NFI assistance, repair, rehabilitation and/or reconstruction, and provide technical input for the development of work plans, technical specifications, bills of quantities (BoQ), cost estimates, structural drawings (CAD) and tender documents for the procurement of construction services.
• View and analysis of contract claims and change orders, evaluation of work completion and preparation of payment recommendations, as well as interimx and final payment certificates.
• Provide technical support to contractors and beneficiaries, supervise construction work and ensure that the quality of materials and workmanship meets technical specifications.
• Engage and inform communities and local authorities about activities and ensure compliance of all projects with national guidelines and regulations.
• Provide as needed supporting municipalities and other government agencies (especially those without proper construction and procurement departments) on design and engineering.
• Coordinating with humanitarian organizations and other relevant partners on implementation of the project.
• Ensuring that projects target beneficiaries most in need, research and evaluate new and better ways of delivering aid.
• Ensuring that materials and equipment are distributed on time and according to procedures.
• Ensuring proper tracking of data for all activities and preparation of periodic progress reports and other documents as required.
• Assist and support the direct supervisor in the preparation of any reports.
• Assists in any other duties assigned by the line supervisor, if necessary.

General professional competencies for this position:

• Experience in technical expertise in a humanitarian/rehabilitation context
• Prior experience in difficult and unstable situations.
• Experience as a construction engineer for at least 2 years, knowledge of BoQ, norms and standards of construction works, including critical social infrastructure, is desirable.
• Technical degree and background in architecture or engineering: civil, construction, electromechanical, hydrogeological, environmental, energy or related fields.
• Knowledge of computer programs: MS Word, MS Excel, AutoCAD.
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to work under tight deadlines.
• Excellent organizational skills, ability to prioritize a complex workload and work autonomously as needed.
  Contextual/specific skills, knowledge and experience :
• Previous work experience in difficult and unstable conditions.
• Fluency in the Ukrainian language is mandatory . Proficiency in English, written and spoken, is desirable.
• Willingness to work in difficult, stressful situations in compliance with basic safety ruleski.

Behavioral competences

• Planning and achieving results
• People skills
• Communicating with influence and respect
• Working in a hazardous environment
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We offer: 

• Official employment, contract until 12.31.2024 with the possibility of extension
• Working hours 9am to 5pm, Saturday/Sunday off
• City center office
• Medical insurance

Resumes in Englishlanguage by 14.10.2024

Please note that we only contact candidates shortlisted for an interview