Norwegian Refugee Council NGO Shelter Programme Development Manager Jobs in Ethiopia
Norwegian Refugee Council NGO Shelter Programme Development Manager Jobs in Ethiopia
The purpose of the position is to oversee and implement NRC’s shelter core competency, including emergency shelter and NFI, shelter repairs and reconstruction, school repair/reconstruction.
The position is based in Gedeo and West Guji zones, but covers the entire Oromia and SNNP Regions, with frequent travels to field locations within the area. All NRC employees are expected to work in accordance with the organisation’s core values: dedication, innovation, inclusivity and accountability. These attitudes and believes shall guide our actions and relationships.
Job description
Shelter Programme Development Manager is to be responsible design, develop and implement shelter programme in a medium size country operation, and for potential scaling up to medium/large country operation.
Develop/review shelter strategy, technical SOPs / guidelines and Macro LFAs
Compliance and adherence to NRC policies, CC tools, handbooks and guidelines
Responsible to develop and manage funding proposals project budgets and donor reports
Overall management of project staff
Coordinate and manage shelter project implementation (activities, budget and project documentation) in line with proposals, strategies and donor requirements
Ensure capacity building of project staff (including training) and transfer key skills
Liaison and collaborate with relevant local and national authorities and stakeholders and represent NRC in relevant forums/ cluster/working groups
Promote the rights of IDPs/returnees in line with the advocacy strategy.
Develop the shelter portfolio for the area (including emergency shelter, shelter repair, school restoration, and NFI distribution/CBI) in line with the revised country strategy. Explore options of integrated programming and opportunities for developing a community-based approach for shelter reconstruction and repair for very vulnerable persons, in collaboration with education, LFS, ICLA and WASH Core Competencies;
Develop community/owner driven shelter programming and implementation modalities, considering local building practices and environmental impacts;
Ensure that NRC assists the most vulnerable persons within the conflict affected communities in line with
humanitarian principles;
Provide management support to the WASH team in the area;
Ensure that the HLP component of ICLA is well incorporated into the shelter program and that beneficiaries obtain documentation and/or corroborative evidence regarding land ownership prior to providing support for shelter repair and rehabilitation;
Support and integrate gender, protection and advocacy priorities into shelter programme design;
Develop a strong and efficient shelter team to ensure high standard project implementation and potential expansion;
Liaison and close collaboration with relevant authorities (Emergency Operations Centre, zonal, woreda and kebele authorities) and other stakeholders, and represent NRC in relevant clusters.
Qualifications
BSc Degree in Civil Engineering
Minimum 4 years of experience from a senior level project implementation position in a humanitarian/recovery context
Experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
Education field
Civil engineering / construction
Education level
College / University, Bachelor's degree
Personal qualities
Technical shelter assistance expertise from rural contexts
Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile
Knowledge of the context in Ethiopia is an advantage;
Documented experience in targeted response in complex emergencies;
Strong experience in community driven shelter programming;
Experience from complex shelter/HLP programming is an advantage;
Strong communication/donor relation experience;
Valid driver’s license
Fluency in English, both written and verbal
Knowledge in Amharic, or the local languages (Oromifa and/or Gedeo) is an advantage;
Language
English
We offer
Commencement: ASAP, shortlisting and Interviews will continue as applications are received
Contract period: one year with possibilities of extension
Salary/benefits: According to NRC’s general directions
Duty station: Oromia and SNNP Regions with travel to the fields
How to Apply
Deadline for application:
2nd December 2018
For more information and job application details, see; Norwegian Refugee Council NGO Shelter Programme Development Manager Jobs in Ethiopia
“Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply and on-the-job training will be provided!”
Miscellaneous info
Travel: More than 150 days travel
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