The Shelter Technical Coordinator will provide support on specific technical competencies related to shelter, settlements, energy, environment and WASH and contribute to Core Competency (CC) programme development.
The following is a brief description of the role.
Generic responsibilities.
Specific responsibilities
Support to develop technical guidelines and standards for implementation teams. Support in reporting to donors and developing proposals. Support on context analysis for programme and strategy reviews.Assist in reviewing the existing shelter programme in Jordan and provide recommendations for improvements.Documentation of best practices and case studies of the shelter programme.Support the Shelter Specialist in representing NRC in coordination forums and with relevant ministries.Support the integration of safe and inclusive programming in the existing programme. Support research initiatives through desk reviews and field work. Support on developing tools needed for assessments and other processes. Works closely with the Shelter Core Competency inputting on strategy review processes and feeds in the Quarterly team and review processes.Analyse data and produce reports on NRC activities.Develops capacity building initiatives to enhance the knowledge and professional development of NRC staff in areas of climate change and environmental approaches.Provides technical analysis and proposes renewable energy/energy efficiency and environmental initiatives for program development. This includes sharing technical knowledge, developing technical guidelines and best practices, adapting SOPs, drafting technical notes and creating tools to enhance the quality of the projects.Critical Interfaces
By interfaces, NRC means processes and projects that are interlinked with other departments/units or persons. Relevant interfaces for this position are:
Core Competency Specialists Communications staffM&E departmentRelevant core competency implementation staffScale and scope of position
Staff: NA
Stakeholders: UN agencies, INGO, local NGOs, civil society, governmental institutions, private sector
Budgets: NA
Information: NA
Legal or Compliance: NA
2. Competencies
Competencies are important in order for the employee and the organization 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 for this position:
Minimum 3 years of relevant experience within the humanitarian sectorPrevious experience from working in complex and dynamic contexts.Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities.Fluency in Arabic and English, both written and verbal.Context/specific skills, knowledge and experience:
Bachelor’s degree or higher in architecture, civil engineering, urban planning or relevant work experienceTechnical knowledge of shelter and settlements programming is a requirement.Technical knowledge of WASH, climate change and energy.Professional writing skills for reporting, studies, and guidance documents.Data analysis skillsExperience in providing trainings is desirable.Experience of working/collaborating with local authorities, municipalities2. Behavioral Competencies
These are personal qualities that influence how successful people are in their job. NRC’s Competency Framework states 12 behavioral competencies, the following are essential for this position:
• Strategic thinking
• Working with people
• Analyzing
• Influencing
• Communicating with impact and respect
• Initiating action and change
3. Performance Management
The employee will be accountable for the responsibilities and the competencies, in accordance with the NRC Performance Management Manual. The following documents will be used for performance reviews:
• The Job Description
• The Work and Development Plan
• The NRC Competency Framework
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.