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Shelter- WASH Officer (Iran Nationals Only) - Iran

Tehrān

  • Organization: NRC - Norwegian Refugee Council
  • Location: Tehrān
  • Grade: Mid/Senior level - Mid/Senior - Internationally recruited position
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Environment
    • Water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH)
    • Emergency Aid and Response
    • Shelter
    • Protection Officer (Refugee)
  • Closing Date: Closed

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a non-governmental, humanitarian organization with 60 years of experience in helping to create a safer and more dignified life for displaced populations. NRC started operation in the Islamic Republic of Iran in 2012. We deliver humanitarian assistance in 4 provinces in the sectors of Education, Food Security and livelihoods, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), Shelter construction, as well as Information, Counseling and Legal Assistance (ICLA).
All NRC employees are expected to work in accordance with the organizations core values: dedication, innovation, inclusivity and accountability. These attitudes and believes shall guide our actions and relationships.

Job description

Generic responsibilities:
1. Develop all NRC technical architectural, mechanical and electrical plans for the implementation of Shelter and WASH activities
2. Monitor implementation of Shelter and Wash activities according to strategy, proposals, budgets and plans at field level
3. Conduct regular gap assessments in urban and rural refugee communities
4. Ensure adherence to NRC policies and donor requirements
5. Involve and inform communities and community leaders about the activities
6. Break down the annual operational plans into weekly, monthly and quarterly implementation plans
7. Support to NRC Logistics Department with tendering processes and the procurement of materials and supplies
8. Conduct quality control and provide technical support to NRC’s contractors
9. Ensure that procurement, development and distribution of materials and equipment are conducted timely and according to procedures
10. Prepare periodic progress reports and other documents as required
11. Investigate and facilitate introduction of new technology, methods and approaches in order to improve the quality of the activities

Specific responsibilities :
• Break down the operational plans into weekly, monthly and quarterly implementation plans
• Support to NRC Logistics Department with tendering processes and the procurement of materials and supplies
• Conduct quality control and provide technical support to NRC’s contractors
• Ensure that procurement, development and distribution of materials and equipment are conducted timely and according to procedures
• Prepare periodic progress reports and other documents as required
• Investigate and facilitate introduction of new technology, methods and approaches in order to improve the quality of the activities

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of work experience with similar responsibilities
• Previous work experience in complex and volatile contexts, preferably working with Gov. bodies
• Fluency in English and Persian, both written and spoken
• Proficiency in related software including AutoCAD and Microsoft Office
• Experience working with NGO/INGO will be a plus
• Experience working in WASH sector, as well as with local communities will be a plus

Education field

  • Architect / Design
  • Civil engineering / construction

Education level

  • College / University, Bachelor's degree

Personal qualities

• Ability to produce good quality reports in English and Persian within short deadlines
• Skilful in negotiation with wide range of stakeholders with different interests, including contractors and camp managers
• Ability to provide technical solutions to address probable shortcomings in contracts, work implementation, etc. through drafting work orders, contract amendments, etc. and communicating them to contractor and suppliers after confirmation of line manager
• Good knowledge of Iranian labor law, taxation regulation and contract and project cycle management

Language

  • Persian (Farsi)
  • English

We offer

Contract Until end of 2017 with extension possibility.
This is a National Position.

Miscellaneous info

  • Travel: Approx 25 days travel
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