Shelter and Settlement Assistant
Reporting to the Shelter & Settlement Team Leader/ Manager; this position will provide day-to-day supervision of Construction activities, SNFI assessment, distribution, and other relevant duties as directed by the Shelter & Settlement Manager/Team Leader.
* Continuously quality check and material utilization control in the field.
* Participate in technical assessments.
* Supervise ongoing construction and rehabilitation projects on the sites.
* Quality control of material and the implemented activities.
* Participate in construction activities including S/NFIs distribution when required.
* Participate in technical and rapid needs assessments of the situation in the event of an emergency in collaboration with other stakeholders to address construction problems.
* Submit reports to the immediate supervisor every Friday and as required.
* Participate in relevant meetings with community leaders, block leaders, RRC, UNHCR, and other stakeholders.
* Directly supervise casual Craftsperson Team as agreed with the Shelter and Settlement Manager.
* Ensure the observance of the DRC Code of Conduct throughout activity implementation.
* Plan and organize work schedules, casual member monitoring, and guidance.
* Quality control and site monitoring ensuring that services are in accordance with SPHERE standards.
* Beneficiaries’ list data collection, field verification, handover documentation GPS data collection, and maintaining a record.
Experience and technical competencies:
* Vocational training in a technical field with a certificate or diploma alternatively hold a diploma/ degree in technical field with additional one year experience in supervision of technical works.
* Conversant with all basic MS Office software applications.
* Mobilization, and preparing paperwork for daily casual workers (Attendance sheets and daily contracts).
* Good planning, organizational and problem-solving skills with the ability to work both independently and within a team in a demanding work environment.
* Good personnel management skills, including communication, negotiating skills, and working with different groups, partners, and nationalities.
* At least two years of working experience in a related field; previous working experience with local or international NGOs will be considered a strong advantage.
* Basic computer skills.
DRC as an employer
By working in DRC, you will be joining a global workforce of around 8000 employees in 40 countries. We pride ourselves on our:
* Professionalism, impact & expertise
* Humanitarian approach & the work we do
* Purpose, meaningfulness & own contribution
* Culture, values & strong leadership
* Fair compensation & continuous development
DRC’s capacity to ensure the protection of and assistance to refugees, IDPs and other persons of concern depends on the ability of our staff to uphold and promote the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to DRC’s values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment. DRC conducts thorough and comprehensive background checks as part of the recruitment process.
If you have questions or are facing problems with the online application process, please visit drc.ngo/jobsupport.
Danish Refugee Council is an equal opportunity employer and we consider all applicants based on individual merit and qualifications, regardless of personal characteristics or attributes. We are committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce, aiming for a 50% balance of men and women in management roles and ensuring that at least 50% of management roles are filled by national staff. We recognize that a diverse and inclusive team is crucial for achieving our organizational goals and making a positive impact on the communities we serve.
APPLY FOR POSITION
Application due: 1/26/2025
Workplace: Manyo
Department/Country: South Sudan
Contract type: National contract
Homepage: drc.ngo
ABOUT DRC
Founded in 1956, DRC Danish Refugee Council is Denmark’s largest, and a leading international NGO. We have continuously been ranked as one of the best NGOs in the world - and are one of the few with a specific expertise in forced displacement. In over 40 countries, we protect, advocate and build sustainable futures for refugees and other displacement-affected people and communities.
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