Shelter and WASH Officer-Tehran based (Iran Nationals Only) - Iran

Rights Respected, People Protected

About NRC

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 refugees and internally displaced people. NRC advocates for the rights of displaced populations and offers assistance within the shelter, education, food security, livelihoods, legal assistance, and water, sanitation and hygiene sectors. The Norwegian Refugee Council has approximately 6000 committed and competent employees involved in projects across four continents. NRC runs the world’s largest standby rosters NORCAP, with 650 professionals, ready to be deployed on 72 hours’ notice when a crisis occurs

NRC in the Islamic Republic Iran

NRC started operations in Iran in 2012. We currently deliver humanitarian assistance in 8 provinces in the sectors of Education, Food Security and livelihoods, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), Shelter construction, as well as Information, Counselling and Legal Assistance (ICLA). We co-lead several technical inter-agency working groups and provide capacity building to humanitarian partners in country. Next to our programs, NRC Iran also built an advocacy unit to develop joint messages and initiatives amongst INGOs to improve rights of the displaced.

Following several recent breakthroughs, NRC Iran is scaling up substantially its activities in support of the Government of Iran efforts towards an estimated 3,6 million Afghans residing in country and is expanding its programme unit.

About the position: Shelter and WASH Officer for NRC Iran

NRC is now seeking a dedicated/experienced Shelter/WASH Officer to achieve quality programming in Iran. Shelter/WASH Officer will support all Shelter/WASH activities in Sistan and Baluchestan province under supervision of Project Manager.

Task Description:

• Ensure adherence with NRC policies, tools, handbooks and guidelines
• Implement delegated Shelter Wash projects portfolio according to plan of action
• Prepare and develop status reports as required by management
• Ensure proper filing of documents
• Ensure that projects target beneficiaries most in need, and explore and asses new and better ways to assist.
• Promote and share ideas for technical improvement.
• Promote the rights of refugees in line with the advocacy strategy
• Engage with partners and stakeholders as required
• Support to NRC Logistics Department with procurement of materials and supplies
• Conduct regular gap assessments in urban and rural refugee communities
• Monitor the implementation and utilization of NRC facilities and services provided and propose course of actions for improvement
• Conduct quality control and provide technical support to NRC’s contractors.
• Involve and inform communities and community leaders about the activities.

Qualifications:

• University degree in Civil engineer (Architecture major would be considered, if combined with sound civil work experience)
• 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
• Emergency Response experience is a plus

We Offer

Duty Station:Tehran with 70% of field mission.

Contract duration/until: End of 2019 with Possibility of Extension.

Salary/Benefits: According to NRC’s salary scale and terms and condition