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Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraging to apply!
NRC has been active in Somalia since 2004 with four area offices in Kismayu, Mogadishu, Garowe and Hargeisa, providing protection and humanitarian assistance to refugees, internally displaced persons and returnees in Somaliland, Puntland, South Central and Jubbaland regions. NRC offers a comprehensive response for returnees and IDPs of high need, addressing their food security, livelihood, shelter, education, ICLA, and water, hygiene and sanitation needs and also responding to emergencies through NRC’s five core competences: Shelter, Education, Food Security and Livelihoods, WASH and Information, Counselling and Legal Assistance (ICLA).
NRC Somalia is part of NRC’s East Africa and Yemen regional operation which comprises of large-scale multi-country humanitarian and early recovery interventions spread across Ten countries (Kenya, Somalia, Ethiopia, Djibouti, Yemen, Eritrea, South Sudan, Uganda, Tanzania and Sudan). NRC’s overall strategy in the region is to enhance protection and promote the rights of displaced people in humanitarian need by improving living conditions and seeking durable solutions. The regional office is based in Nairobi and works with country programmes to ensure standardization of programmatic and operational approaches, promote multi country programming and ensuring quality and coordination.
Specific responsibilities
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.
Adhere to NRC policies, tools, handbooks and guidelines Assist with the implementation of the support function portfolio according to plan of action Prepare and develop status reports as required by management Ensure proper filing of documents Promote and share ideas for improvement of the support functionSpecific 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.
Ensure timely delivery of quality construction. Assist project coordinator in undertaking the tendering process including pre-qualifying contractors, evaluations, and awards. Prepare tender documents for construction works including technical drawings, specifications of works, Bills of Quantities, and conditions of contracts. Ensure successful completion of the shelter/Water works, recommend for payments, and prepare progress reports. Maintain and update contract files on each construction project. Prepare documents for final handover and closure of projects. Provide technical input in the general supervision, progress of construction activities and control of quality of materials and workmanship. Prepare the monthly cash and payment forecast for activities carried out by contractors promoting safe WASH practices, including appropriate use and maintenance of WATER facilities and services. ensuring appropriate community involvement in the design and delivery of essential WATER services and facilities; Designing and preparation of bill of quantities of Water infrastructures/ sources, this will include management and planning with a aim to monitor activities, outputs and impact and adapt the programme as needed. Wil fully participate all shelter and WASH coordination. Under the supervision of WASH Program Coordinator, the WaSH/Shelter Assistant is responsible for the daily technical implementation, supervision, monitoring and reporting of the field activities, and for ensuring proper coordination with beneficiaries, municipalities, rapid response teams, other authorities.Competencies
Competencies 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 as assistant in a humanitarian/recovery context. Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts. Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities. Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills. Strong analysis skills (qualitative and qualitative). Strong cultural awareness and sensitivity Good understanding of complex emergencies and crisis contexts Flexible and creative Strong organizational and logistical skills Goal oriented with ability to work under pressure, independently and with limited supervision. Ability and willingness to work and live in challenging conditions. Proficiency in MS Office software (especially Word and Excel) and AutoCAD is essential, must know the engineering software such as Autocar ArchiCAD etc…Context/ Specific skills, knowledge, and experience:
Degree in Civil/Water Engineering. Minimum of 1-2 years’ relevant working experience with at least 2 years with a humanitarian program.What We Offer
Contract period: 12 Months with possibility of extension.
Salary/benefits: According to NRC’s salary scale and terms and conditions
Duty station: Burao
Additional Information:
Candidates are encouraged to apply early, as applications may be screened prior to the vacancy deadline.
Incomplete, email and paper applications will not be considered.
Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraging. 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.