Shelter Technical Assistant Afghanistan Khost

Purpose of the position:

The purpose of the Shelter Technical Assistant position is to assist in the day-to-day implementation of the Shelter project. She will be responsible for village assessments; identify needs and resources, data on returnees/ IDPs, Beneficiary selection and regular monitoring, data collection from field level, check the quality and quantity of construction material before distribution.

You can read more about this position by clicking here: Job Description and NRC Grade Structure

Generic responsibilities:

• Adhere to NRC policies, tools, handbooks and guidelines.
• Assist with the implementation of the support function portfolio according to plan of action.
• Prepare and develop status reports as required by management.
• Ensure proper filing of documents.
• Promote and share ideas for improvement of the support function Responsible for: assessment, vulnerable beneficiary selection, project planning, implementation and monitoring for shelter construction activities.
• Collection and analysis shelter data and report to shelter officer.
• Produce reports on weekly, monthly and require base as well.

Specific responsibilities:

• Assessment on site. Village assessment; identify needs and resources, shelter type, data on returnees/ IDPs.
• Beneficiary selection. Identify vulnerable families eligible for shelter assistance according to established selection criteria.
• Delivery on site. Shelter package according to the plan and on time clearance.
•  Provision and completion of all field related forms, contracts and retain in profile.
• Responsible for quality maintenance of shelter and latrine in target area.
• Remain updated on technical and legal considerations (national lows, standards and codes).
• Coordinate the material loading, transportation and delivery with logistics and warehouse assistant.
• Participate in NRC staff seminars and training, when scheduled.
• Properly operate the NRC assets (HF,VHF, Computer and sat phone...etc).
• Monitoring Ensure that:
• all program data are accurately collected and reported;
• the quality and quantity of construction material is distributed to the beneficiary’s families, Is correct and according to the delivery plan. 
• The shelter construction up to completion and occupancy respects the activity plan and deadlines.
• Monitor shelter construction activities within the agreed timeframe.
• The quality and quantity of construction material, distributed to individual beneficiaries, is correct and according to the construction delivery plan.
• Participate in field missions, shelter activities monitoring, and technical assistance to beneficiaries.
• Maintain shelter beneficiaries’ documentation both on field and office levels and on its profiles.
• Beneficiaries and community workers training regarding shelter and latrine design.
• Conduct the meeting with community/or village elders, Malaks, local authority and other stakeholders at field level.
• Upon successful completion of construction stages reports to shelter officer for progress report.
• Support Emergency Coordinator. Or PM to Prioritize the emergency activities in different region such as field assessments, distribution, responses, PDM, risk monitoring and coordination.
• Any other tasks as assigned by the immediate superior.

Generic professional competencies:

• Be ready to work in complex and volatile contexts. 
• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities. 
• Some knowledge of English language.
• Knowledge of emergency interventions and or programs.

Context/specific skills, knowledge and experience:

• Education: Bachelor Degree in Construction, Civil Engineering or any other relevant field.
• At least 2 years of working experience with the communities.
• Manage time effectively, prioritizing tasks and able to work to deadlines.
• Good cultural, social, political and security knowledge of the area.
• Proven communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills with strong experience.
• Innovative and creative thinker.
• Work confidently within a group.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Fluency in local language Pashto/Dari both written and verbal.

We Offer:

• Monthly Salary based on NRC Afghanistan Salary Scale.
• NRC has medical coverage for staff plus 4 dependents. 
• Eid Bonus once per year.
• Leave and Holidays accordingly Afghanistan Labour Law.
• Top up Credit card on monthly basis.