Shelter Technical Assistant - Urban Housing Project Thessaloniki

Thessaloníki

Organization: NRC - Norwegian Refugee Council
Location: Thessaloníki
Grade: Administrative support - Administrative Services and Support - Generally no need for Higher Education
Occupational Groups:
- Operations and Administrations
- Administrative support
- Infrastructure and Urban-Rural development
- Public Policy and Administration
- Water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH)
- Emergency Aid and Response
- Urban Development, planning and design
- Shelter
- Protection Officer (Refugee)
Closing Date: Closed

NRC is looking for rigorous and proactive Shelter Technical Assistant to join our team in Thessaloniki. The shelter team is currently engaged in two areas of work: Camps support through small infrastructure works; and relocation of camp residents into rented accommodation and the provision of social services
NRC Thessaloniki is now looking for candidates for the position of the Shelter Technical Assistant for the urban housing response.

Job description

Adhere to NRC policies, tools, and guidelines
Carry out a range of activities according to the relevant action plans produced by supervisors
Independently carry out delegated procedures and activities
Adhere to relevant standards and follow defined priorities
Develop and maintain knowledge in order to support the team
Promote and share ideas with the team
Use initiative within the limits of delegated authority
Prepare and develop reports
Ensure proper filing of documents
Identify and inspect accommodation
Evaluate the suitability and cost effectiveness of buildings that require conversion or rehabilitation
Prepare technical documentation including technical scopes, specifications, drawings, bill of quantities (BoQ) and support preparation of procurement documents Present NRC projects to stakeholders including community members, building owners, government officials and project beneficiaries

Qualifications

Knowledge, experience and post-secondary qualifications in architecture, engineering, construction, building maintenance and/or real estate
Post-secondary education in a technical field
Documented proof of achieving results
Knowledge of English, verbal and written
Fluency in Greek, verbal and written
Valid driver’s license
Experience from working in a humanitarian/recovery context is an asset
Previous experience of working in complex and fast-changing contexts is an asset

Personal qualities

All NRC employees are expected to work in accordance with the organization’s core values: dedication, innovation, inclusivity and accountability. These attitudes and believes shall guide our actions and relationships.
You should be able to adhere to our Codes of Conduct.