Job Description

Under Moldova Shelter and Settlement Core Competency, NRC aims to enhance the living conditions of people affected by displacement, with a particular focus on improving energy efficiency in shelters. This goal is pursued through a hybrid implementation model, which combines cash-based and contractorled approaches tailored to the unique needs and capacities of each household. As part of the localization priorities, NRC Moldova fosters partnerships with diverse actors, invests in thematic and institutional capacity strengthening of local actors and encourages cohesive coordination for addressing humanitarian needs and create opportunities/pathways for sustainability of initiatives and organizations.

Role and responsibilities

The purpose of the Shelter/WASH Coordinator position is to implement delegated shelter and
settlement project portfolio. The following is a brief description of the role.

Generic responsibilities

• Line management of Shelter assistant and Shelter/WASH Technical Officers.
• Ensure adherence with NRC policies, tools, handbooks and guidelines as well as
  Government rules and regulations.
• Contribute to Shelter and Settlement strategy development, concept notes, project
  proposals, budgets and provide input on needs and gaps.
• Manage and implement delegated portfolio of Shelter projects (activities, budget, plan of
  action, and project documentation) as delegated from the S&SPDM in line with proposals,
  objectives, strategies and donor requirements while ensuring high technical quality.
• Provide regular progress reports to S&S PDM and input into Donor reports as requested.
• Assist S&S PDM in the development of data management tools and Standard Operating
  Procedures and ensure proper filing of documents in both hard and soft copies.
• Ensure that projects target beneficiaries most in need of protection, explore and assess
  new and better ways to assist.
• Promote and share ideas for technical improvement in relation to both the “hard” and “soft”
  components of Shelter programming.
• Participate in the recruitment of Shelter/WASH Technical Officers and provide on the job
  training as planned to increase the capacity of project staff and transfer key skills; Actively
  participate in capacity building training, workshops and seminars organized by NRC.
• Assist S&S PDM in the development of workplans for shelter project activities and ensure
  that workplans are adhered to throughout implementation
• Promote the rights of the refugees in line with the advocacy strategy; Ensure that gender
  and safe inclusion programming are integrated into the program design and carried out at
  the field level by all shelter staff.
• Actively promote PSEA (Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse) standards and
  principles within NRC and amongst project participants supported by NRC.
• Collaborate with teams from other CCs to ensure that project beneficiaries are provided
  with the full packages of services available through NRC’s programming according to the
  project participants specific and self-identified needs.

Specific responsibilities

• Supervise the Shelter and Settlement project implementation team and undertake
  performance management duties.
• Assist with the development of needs assessments, data collection, project selection
  criteria and monitoring plan.
• Assist with the development of community messaging and oversee the planning of
  community outreach.
• Responsible for developing training materials for the shelter team and partners as
  required.
• Oversee the technical rehabilitation works, undertake monitoring works, and ensure all
  documentation is compliant to project standards.
• Assist with the development of the Technical Tender Documentation and coordinate the
  tender process with Logistics.
• Assist with the development of Scope of Works (SoW), Bill of Quantities (BoQ), Standard
  Operating Procedures (SoP) and technical project standards.
• Support S&S PDM with monitoring the budget expenditure and report deviations.
• Ensure referrals and complaints from project participants are directed to the relevant
  referral pathways.
• Liaise and collaborate with relevant local authorities, local and international
  NGOs/Agencies and other key stakeholders at community and area level.
• Plan and supervise distribution activities and ensure NRC Standard Operating procedures
  are adhered to during distributions. Coordinate with Logistics, Finance, Security and HR as
  required to ensure that distributions are carried out on time and according to plan.
• Any other task relevant to the position as requested by the Project Development Manager
  

Competencies
Competencies are important in order for the employee and the organisation to deliver desired results. They are relevant for all staff and are divided into the following two categories:

Professional competencies
These are skills, knowledge and experience that are important for effective performance.

Generic professional competencies for this position:

• Experience from working in complex and volatile contexts.
• Project management experience, including management of staff, and team building/motivation.
• University graduate in engineering, architecture, project management, or related subject.
• Experience in financial, asset and human resources management, budgeting, and administration.
• Experience in planning, design, coordination, and implementation of construction projects.
• Experience in successfully managing project or construction teams.
• Experience in monitoring and documenting project implementation.
• Proven skills in developing BoQs, SoW, and technical material specification.
• Ability to prioritize needs and carry out multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, analytical and negotiation skills.
• Strong computer skills, especially in Word and Excel. Knowledge of Microsoft Project and CAD is a plus.
• Fluency in English and Romanian, both written and verbal is mandatory.
• Knowledge of Ukrainian or/and Russian is considered an asset

Context related skills, knowledge and experience (shall be adapted to the specific position):

• Knowledge of the context in Republic of Moldova or Ukraine is preferred but not mandatory.
• Previous experience working for humanitarian organizations, specifically in a Shelter and Settlements Programme.

Kindly note that this position is open to candidates who have the legal right to work in Moldova and note that we are unable to provide work permits or visa sponsorships for this position.

Please note that the empty or incomplete applications as well as CVs received via email will not be considered official and will not be processed.

• Job Identification17020
• Job CategoryShelter
• Posting Date12/20/2024, 04:08 PM
• Apply Before01/20/2025, 10:59 PM
• Job ScheduleFull time
• Locations Chisinau