Shelter and Infrastructure Assistant

Job title: Shelter and Infrastructure Assistant (01) Position

Employment Grade: I

Reporting to: Shelter &  Infrastructure Officer

Direct reports: n/a

Overall purpose of the role:

Under the supervision of the Shelter and Infrastructure Officer, the assistant supports the routine and daily administration of the Shelter and Infrastructure projects, including supporting organizing and supervising teams, guidance and mentoring of construction teams, design of appropriate interventions and overseeing in Central Darfur project areas, principally refugees and host communities

Responsibilities and Tasks

To achieve the overall and specific position’s objectives the job holder tasks and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Program

• Supporting as part of the team in the in the community mobilization, assessment, design, Bill of Quantities (BoQ) preparations, setup, planning and implementation of all the shelter & Infrastructure projects.
• Supporting in the smooth transport and oversight of materials to the sites of distribution;
• Daily update and management of data-gathering and tracking tools used to monitor the project;
• Supporting community focus group discussions pertaining to the project in partnership and/or consultation with MEAL and Protection teams.
• Supporting the distribution of cash to workers, and with the Programme Manager design and administer the monitoring of cash distribution;
• Supporting the registration of project participants;
• Strong adherence to safety and security protocols at all times, and along with Code of Conduct – dedication to reporting suspected contraventions;
• Ensure DRC Code of Conduct is understood, acknowledged in writing, and followed by the project staff and all volunteer labour, and infractions are reported in an appropriate and timely manner;
• Any other duties as assigned by line manager.

Reporting

• Ensure that quality and accurate reports and supporting documentation on program activities related to the provision of Shelter and Infrastructure assistance, are submitted timely and daily to the Programme Manager. To this end, ensure that both the hard and soft copies of all activity reports are archived on the server and/or uploaded onto online platforms for information management as relevant.
• Ensure that all information or data shared is done so in a manner that upholds the principle of data protection and confidentiality.

Representation and coordination

• Supporting the development of positive relationships with beneficiaries, local communities, local authorities, humanitarian partners, service providers etc. in order to maintain trust in DRC’s professional standard and quality of work among all stakeholders.
• Ensure that all interactions with individual beneficiaries take place in an environment and in a way that respect and promotes their safety, trust and dignity. Ensure that all interactions with other stakeholders such as community members and service providers are conducted in accordance to the principles of respect, confidentiality and collaboration.

Operations

• Leading the effective implementation of support activities related to the effective implementation of the program, including in terms of logistics, administration, human resources, finance and security. In all matters, comply with internal directive and policies as communicated by the Programme Manager.                                         

Experience and technical competencies:

• At least graduated 12th, university degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management or related subject is desirable.
• Minimum 1 - 2 years’ relevant experience within a humanitarian organization in infrastructure, engineering, or WASH infrastructure.
• Good knowledge of the area
• Good experience of working directly with Sudanese and Refugees communities and local authorities
• Good communications skills; experience with dealing with Communities; good written and spoken Arabic

English is an advantage

• Computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and basic report writing ability

Education:

• At least high school degree, university degree is preferred (technical/scientific faculties).
• Sound knowledge of engineering  designs and software ( ArchiCAD, AutoCAD, GIS etc

 Languages:

• Fluent in English (both oral and written)
• Arabic

Key stakeholders:

• Internal: Area Programme Manager, Durable Solution Manager, Protection Team, Site Management Support staff, Finance Officer, Safety Officer, SC Log Officer
• External: Other Humanitarian Partners, UNHCR, IOM, HAC, COR, camp representatives and  local authorities

Last updated:

Denish  Walter OJOK -  28/02/2023