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1. Role and responsibilities 

Under the supervision of the Shelter/WASH Project Coordinator, the Shelter/WASH Technical Officer focuses on technical support on essential services in urban and rural settings (water supply, wastewater, energy, construction) and he/she is responsible for assessing needs and support the planning, design and supervision of NRC infrastructural activities in those contexts. 

The purpose of the Shelter/WASH Technical Officer position is to ensure that repair and rehabilitation/refurbishment of buildings, maintenance of water systems and energy efficient solutions are implemented according to NRC standards and procedures and national regulations. 

Generic responsibilities 

Ensure compliance with NRC policies, guidelines and standards  Ensure compliance with Shelter/WASH strategy, tools, handbooks, guidelines and standards  Ensure that all Shelter/WASH projects (repair, rehabilitation and/or reconstruction) are implemented in a timely manner and according to strategy, proposals, budgets and plans, and in line with NRC policies and donor requirements  Shelter/WASH specific technical responsibility for the quality control and monitoring of project activities  Shelter/WASH specific technical responsibility for project documentation of technical activities of Shelter/WASH project(s)  Provide specific technical support and capacity building towards project staff  Assess, promote and document ideas for technical improvement and further program development options  Contributes to Shelter/WASH specific protection risks and needs analyses  Ensure that the project is implemented in adherence with the requirements of the partnership agreement  Contributes to designing of protection response to identified risks and needs 

Specific responsibilities

Do structural assessments of buildings and WASH facilities and propose technical solutions for materials assistance, repair, rehabilitation and/or reconstruction, and provide technical information for 2 development of work plans, technical specifications, bills of quantities (BoQs), cost estimates, structural drawings (CAD). Assess the completion of works, and prepare recommendations for payments, interim and final payment certificates  Provide technical support to contractors and beneficiaries, supervise construction works, and ensure that quality of materials and workmanship is according to technical specifications  Involve and inform communities and local authorities about the activities and ensure that all projects are in line with national guidelines and regulations  Provide support, as required, to municipalities and other public bodies (particularly those lacking proper construction and procurement sections) on project design and engineering.  Ensure that projects target beneficiaries most in need, explore and asses new and better ways to assist  Ensure that distribution of materials and equipment is done in timely manner and according to procedures  Ensure correct data tracking for all interventions and prepare periodic progress reports and other documents as required  Assist and support the direct line manager in drafting reports of any kind  Assist with any other duties assigned by line manager as and when required.

2. Competencies 

Professional competencies 

Generic professional competencies for this position: 

3 years' experience from working as an engineer(preferably construction), knowledge of Bills of quantities, norms and standards of construction works, including critical social infrastructures is desirable  University degree in architecture or engineering: civil, structural, electro-mechanical, hydrogeology, environmental, energy or related fields  Documented results related to the position's responsibilities  Knowledge of computer programs: MS Word, MS Excel  Excellent time management skills and ability to perform under tight deadlines  Excellent organizational skills, ability to prioritize a complex workload and to work autonomously as needed

Context/specific skills, knowledge and experience: 

Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts  Fluency in Ukrainian essential  Intermediate proficiency in English, both written and verbal, is an asset  Willingness to work in demanding, stressful situations with respect for basic security rules

Behavioral competencies 

These are personal qualities that influence how successful Framework states 12 behavioural competencies, the following are essential for this position:  Planning and delivering results  Working with people  Communicating with impact and respect, expressing empathy if required by the context  Handling insecure environments

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