Generic responsibilities 

These responsibilities shall be the same for all positions with the same title. The responsibilities shall be short and essential. Details belong in the Work- and Professional Development Plan.

1. Adhere to NRC policies, tools, handbooks and guidelines
2. Assist a range of support with the implementation of the CC portfolio according to plan of action
3. Implements independently procedures and activities within own function or core competency as delegated
4. Responsible for organizing and delivery of tasks in line with priorities and standards
5. Develop and maintain knowledge of the specialist area of work in which technical assistance and support is being provided, in order to be most effective in supporting the team
6. Use initiative in day to day problem solving in line with agreed procedures, priorities and standards for the area of work
7. Prepare and develop status reports as required by management
8. Ensure proper filing of documents 
9. Promote and share ideas for improvement in your area of expertise

Specific responsibilities 

1. Under the supervision of Emergency Response team leader, the Emergency Technical Assistant will contribute to the implementation of NRC emergency activities as defined by project requirements, technical standards, specifications and other documentation; 
2. Participate in Multi-Sector Rapid need assessment in line with the methodology developed for this purpose; 
3. Maintain direct contact with beneficiaries as well as with local authority and community leaders;
4. Inform the Emergency Response Team Leader / Coordinator / Manager about IDPs movement, new arrivals in the sites);
5. Direct implementation of assessment surveys for beneficiary registration by using kobo collect with smart phone;
6. Ensure transparent and accountable communication with beneficiaries and key stakeholders, with regard to entitlements, documentation required, selection criteria and distribution plans;
7. Participate in the distribution list elaboration;
8. Participate in the distribution by ensuring that all the beneficiary documentation is correctly verified and recorded;
9. Compile, check and submit all distribution documentation necessary to NRC
10. Ensure that all the activities under her/his responsibility are implemented in accordance with NRC guidelines;

Critical interfaces

By interfaces, NRC means processes and projects that are interlinked with other departments/units or persons. Relevant interfaces for this position are:

• Strategy and Programme Development: Project Coordinator, Area Manager, Country Director, Head of Programmes

• Implementation: Emergency Response Team, other core competency teams, local authorities, community leaders and beneficiaries, peer organizations

• Support Services: Support Services teams (Logistics, finance, HR, Admin). 

• Monitoring: Emergency Response team, M&E team

• Staff Capacity Building:  Emergency Response Team

Scale and scope of position

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: 

• Experience from working as an Assistant in a humanitarian/recovery context;

• Knowledge and experience within a relevant administration, craft or technical field and ideally a relevant vocational qualification

• Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts;

• Previous experience with beneficiary registration process by using kobo collect;

• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities;

• Fluency in Portuguese;

• Basic knowledge in English;

• Have concluded secondary school;

Context/ Specific skills, knowledge and experience: 

 Fluency in a relevant local language for Cabo Delgado (Makonde, Emakhuwa and kimuane)

Behavioural competencies 

These are personal qualities that influence how successful people are in their job. NRC’s Competency Framework states 12 behavioural competencies, and the following are essential for this position:

• Handling insecure environment

• Planning and delivering results

• Empowering and building trust

• Communicating with impact and respect

Performance Management

The employee will be accountable for the responsibilities and the competencies, in accordance with the NRC Performance Management Manual. The following documents will be used for performance reviews: 

•              The Job Description 

•              The Work and Development Plan 

•              The Mid-term/End-of-trial Period Performance Review Template

•              The End-term Performance Review Template

•              The NRC Competency Framework