Shelter Project Coordinator (National Position), Mosul, Nineveh

Rights Respected, People Protected

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, Kirkuk and Hamam-Al-Alil. 

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 Project Coordinator position is to implement delegated day to day Shelter project portfolio in Mosul. The main duty of Shelter Project Coordinator is to supervise the daily monitoring and documentation of all site level construction works and regularly visit sites to ensure monitoring activities are carried out in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures. Shelter Project Coordinator will be reporting to Shelter Project Manager. The position will be based in Mosul.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

University degree or higher degree in Architecture engineering with at least (4) four years work experience in humanitarian assistance/development project management or related subjects. Ideally the candidate should be able to use MS Word, Excel and  Knowledge of Microsoft Project and AutoCAD is a plus. S/he should Fluency in written and spoken Arabic and English is required.

Key Job Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Assist Project Manager in the development of assessment (Social and Technical) and Focus Group Discussion Tools. Plan and supervise community meetings and other community mobilization activities.
• Assist the Project Manager in developing beneficiary selection criteria and Standard Operating Procedures.  Supervise Shelter Officers and Shelter assistants and ensure that beneficiaries have been selected in accordance with criteria.
• In collaboration with the Project Manager develop messaging around project implementation methodology, scope of work, selection criteria and any other related beneficiary project documents. Develop training materials for Shelter Field teams and beneficiaries as required.
• In collaboration with Project Manager and with input from Shelter Officers - Technical, develop of technical aspects of Tender Documentation for project. Participate in tender openings and review of supplier samples with Logistics.
• Develop Bill of Quantities (BoQs) formats and requirements with input from Shelter Officers - Technical.
• Develop Scope of Work formats and requirements with input from Shelter Officers - Technical.
• In collaboration with PM and Shelter Specialist develop minimum technical standards for construction/upgrades/rehabilitation and ensure that activities are carried out in accordance with allocated budget.
• Supervise and document information related to following up carried out by Shelter Assistants relating to any project beneficiary information requests and complaints as directed by Project Manager and Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) unit. Directly carry out follow up on sensitive cases.
• Conduct performance management for Shelter Officers under direct supervision and review performance management activities carried out by Shelter Officers.

Qualification:

• Strong experience in planning, design, coordination and implementation of emergency shelter projects in both the camp and non-camp setting in Iraq.
• Proven skills and experience in monitoring and documenting shelter project implementation
• Strong experience in managing and monitoring construction activities/contractors.
• Experience in leading teams in the organization and management of distribution activities
• Experience leading teams in conducting, organizing and managing conducting needs/vulnerability assessments and beneficiary selection processes.
• Experience in field level coordination with community stakeholders, local and international NGO’s, and local government officials.
• Knowledge of the context in (KR-I or Iraq) specifically in regards to Shelter needs of conflict affected persons.

The post will be for (10) ten months contract duration with possibility of extension- subject to funds and satisfactory performance. 

Salary: 7/1 according to NRC-Iraq's salary scale.

Benefits: Health insurance.

Duty Station: Mosul, Nineveh Area Office.

Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position

For more information, please find attached the job description.