Position: Shelter Team Leader 1
Reports to: Shelter Coordinator
Supervision of: N/A
Duty station: Sittwe
Travel: 40%
Duration and type of contract: Up to 31-Dec-2023 (Fixed term)
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The purpose of the Shelter Team Leader position is to assist in the day to day implementation of the CC project and for the cash for assets project is to essentially work in collaboration as well as monitor the field activities of partner, mentor NRC field assistants throughout the entire project cycle of project intervention. Use actions words such as conduct or assist for the position relevant responsibilities.
The following is a brief description of the project;
Generic responsibilities (max 10)
These responsibilities shall be the same for all positions with the same title. The responsibilities shall be short and essential. Details belong in the Work- and Professional Development Plan.
Specific responsibilities
These responsibilities shall be adapted to the particularities of the job location and context, phase of operation, strategic focus and type of programme intervention. This section shall be revised whenever a new employee is hired or the context changes significantly.
Coordinate and responsibility for the implementation of the project funding in Sittwe, in line with the Northwest Shelter strategy.Developed and review Regularly work plan of Shelter, with suggestions of areas of adaptation based on need. Moreover, assist NRC’s partner to finalize their operational work plan and schedule, including key targets, such as the baseline survey, targeting and registration of HHs, asset creation activities are approved by the municipality are correctly budgeted and implemented. Crucially, a schedule for payments to HHs for CfA activities is structured and properly administered. Finally, PDMs are conducted on schedule. Establish productive working relations with NRC’s partner and understand their operational project cycle for the Shelter Project intervention. Including preparedness plans, targeting, project design, implementation, payments to households and monitoring activities.Manage and expand NRC partnerships with local organizations and camp-based committees to implement joint projects. Produce regular, timely and accurate narrative and financial reports to the Shelter Coordinator and Manager. Establish productive relations with the NRC Staffs. Providing structured reporting updates to include the baseline, targeting and registration of households, implementation of asset creation activities, payments, PDMs etc. Provide weekly mentoring support to the NRC field assistants to ensure they are fully engaged with project activities. With emphasis on site visits to monitoring activities related to the Shelter project intervention. Including the baseline, HH targeting and registration, project implementation, payments to Households and PDMs.In collaboration with the Shelter Project Coordinator and NRC’s Partner Coordinator, develop a monitoring and reporting schedule for the Cash for Asset (CfA) intervention. Guided by the monitoring tools and technical guidance provided by the M+E unit. Including, the baseline survey and PDM schedulesMapping of and building capacity of communities in Cash for Work activities and leading the team in Cash distribution.Supervision and monitoring quality control of ongoing construction of shelters in camp/villages. Support the logistics team to ensure that procurement of NFIs, construction materials are to the highest standard possible and completed in a timely manner.Create an inspiring team environment with an open communication culture.Undertake any other duties assigned by the Shelter Coordinator when required.Provide the required support to visiting NRC staff, including senior management and external consultants assigned to assess and monitor the CfA intervention.Critical interfaces
By interfaces, NRC means processes and projects that are interlinked with other departments/units or persons. Relevant interfaces for this position are:
All CC department and support departmentImplementation partnersLocal State and Township AuthoritiesLocal Communities including local leadershipScale and scope of positionStaff:Supervising and mentoring support to the appointed officer and field monitors and NRC’s partner field teamsStakeholders:The partner organisation, MHDO. WFP and UNHCR, ICRC, and Local NGOs and CSOs relevant Government departments at village tract level.Budgets:
Knowledge of the grant provided to NRC’s partner to undertake project activities
Information:N/ALegal or compliance:Brief description of any legal or compliance responsibility the post holder has (term of employment, vendors, donors) CompetenciesCompetencies are important in order for the employee and the organisation to deliver desired results. They are relevant for all staff and are divided into the following two categories:
1. Professional competencies
These are skills, knowledge and experience that are important for effective performance.
Generic professional competencies:
Experience from working in community related projects in a humanitarian or development contextPrevious experience from working in a complex and volatile context.Experience of working and managing a sub-partnerProven work experience of meeting M+E schedules and donor requirements in nRS Experience of working in complex and challenging environmentsProficient in MS Office packageDocumented results related to the position’s responsibilities.Fluency in Rakhine and other local Languages and some knowledge of EnglishA resident of Rakhine State.Context/ Specific skills, knowledge and experience: At least Diploma related with EngineeringPrevious experience working with local or international organizations desirableContext/ Specific skills, knowledge and experience:
A resident of Rakhine State.Context/ Specific skills, knowledge and experienceFluency English language skills Computer skills, Auto CAD skillsCommunication skillsFluency in Rakhine and Myanmar2. Behavioural competencies (max 6)
These are personal qualities that influence how successful people are in their job. NRC’s Competency Framework states 12 behavioural competencies, and the following are essential for this position:
Handling insecure environmentPlanning and delivering resultsEmpowering and building trustCommunicating with impact and respect The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee. We work in crises across more than 31 countries, providing emergencies and long-term assistance to millions of people every year. We stand up for people forced to flee, advocating their rights. NORCAP, our global provider of expertise, helps improve international and local ability to prevent, prepare for, respond to and recover from crises. NRC also runs the Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre in Geneva, a global leader in reporting on and advocating for people displaced within their own country. Employment with NRC may lead to employment in or deployment to Regions, Countries, Areas or Offices that may be host to considerable health, safety and security risks. NRC takes this very seriously and we have procedures in place to reduce known risks, but will never be able to take away all risks. NRC is an equal opportunities employer and aims to have staffing diversity in terms of age, gender, ethnicity, nationality and physical ability.At NORCAP, we work to better protect and empower people affected by crises and climate change. With expertise in the humanitarian, development and peacebuilding sectors, we collaborate with local, national and international partners on finding solutions to meet the needs of people at risk. NORCAP is part of the Norwegian Refugee Council.