Shelter Assistant- Community Mobilization (National Position) Erbil Area Office - Iraq

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Background:

NRC is operating in Iraq since 2010 to respond to the needs of the most vulnerable people affected by on-going conflict in the region. It has its country office in Erbil, KR-I and has area offices in Baghdad, Dohuk, Erbil and Kirkuk. 

NRC national program strategy for 2016 takes a whole of Iraq approach focusing on CCCM, WASH, Shelter, Education, Emergency Cash modalities, housing and land property (HLP) and Information Counselling and Legal Assistance (ICLA). In 2016, NRC will continue to consolidate operations in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq (KR-I) by providing care and maintenance facilities in IDPs camps, strengthening the relevant government authorities and building systems more at community levels as opposed to household level for successful exit, while also considerably scaling up operations in the South-Central regions of Iraq (with focus on the Anbar and Baghdad Governorates). A further priority will be to reach populations in harder to access areas through working with implementing national partners, established community network contacts and UN-led Rapid Response Mechanisms (RRM). Target caseload will be people affected by displacement including IDPs in camps, IDPs outside of camps, host communities, returnees and refugees.

Overview:

The purpose of the Shelter Assistant – Community Mobilization position is to assist in the day-to-day implementation of the Shelter projects in Erbil.

The Shelter Assistant- CM reports to Shelter Officer

Ideal Candidate Profile:

A university graduate in relevant field .At least (1) year of experience in an international NGO preferably in an emergency or post-conflict setting. Having Experience in working in shelter projects with an NGO, charity or similar organization. Experience working as a Shelter Assistant – CM (or Equivalent) in a humanitarian/recovery context. Fluency in spoken, written Kurdish, Arabic and English. Knowledge of humanitarian principles and code of conduct.

Key Job Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Supervision of Daily Workers and Incentive Labour.
• Assist with the implementation of the shelter portfolio according to plan of action
• Ensure that projects target beneficiaries most in need, and explore and assess new and better ways to assist
• Assist in developing work plans of the shelter activities
• Collaborate with teams from other CC’s to ensure that project beneficiaries are provided with the full packages of services available through NRC’s programming according to the beneficiaries specific and self-identified needs
• Conduct needs assessments, focus group discussions, community meetings, and other community mobilization activities
• In collaboration with Shelter Project Assistant(s) – Technical, conduct door to door visits to potential beneficiary households and correctly fill project related forms and questionnaires.
• Explain to the beneficiaries the project implementation methodology, scope of work, selection criteria and any other related beneficiary project documents.
• Carry out regular follow-up visits with selected project beneficiaries during and post-project implementation
• In collaboration with Shelter Project Assistant(s) – Technical, conduct site monitoring visits to follow up on construction activities being carried out at selected housing units
• Participate in field level coordination with community stakeholders in areas of project implementation as directed by Shelter Officer

Qualifications

• Experience in working at distribution sites
• Experience in conducting needs/vulnerability assessments and previous participation in beneficiary selection processes.
• Experience in working with vulnerable households in Urban and Camp settings with an NGO, charity or similar organization.
• Proven experience in performing assigned tasks in an efficient and effective manor
• Experience in field level coordination with community stakeholders, and local government officials.
• Local knowledge of areas of implementation
• Strong communication, interpersonal, analytical and negotiation skills

The post will be for (10) months contract duration (with possible extension).

Salary/benefits: 2,187,003 IQD gross salary with health insurance.

Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for the position

Duty Station: Erbil with frequent visits to site operations of NRC

For more information, please find attached the Job Description