Shelter & WASH Technical Assistant Ukraine Shostka

NRC implements Shelter and Settlement activities in Ukraine to assist people affected by the ongoing humanitarian crisis. The Shelter & Settlement Technical Assistant supports field implementation of shelter rehabilitation, emergency repairs - related activities in Sumska and Kharkiv Oblasts.
Working under the supervision of the Shelter/ Settlement Project Coordinator, the position assists with community engagement, beneficiary support, field assessments, and daily project implementation in line with NRC procedures and humanitarian standards.

Under the supervision of the Shelter/ Settlement Project Coordinator, the Shelter/ Settlement Technical Assistant is expected to support the day-to-day implementation of Shelter activities in urban and rural settings (including Shelter first-line response, water supply, sanitation, hygiene, energy-related construction and infrastructure support).

Generic Responsibilities

• Implement assigned daily programmatic tasks and activities as assigned by the Project Coordinator / Technical Officer
• Comply with NRC programme strategy, tools, guidelines and standards
• Promote and share ideas for improvement and necessary changes in project activities
• Collaborate with relevant local authorities and stakeholders at field level as requested by the Project Coordinator / Technical Officer (i.e. local authorities, other humanitarian organizations, volunteer groups)
• Adhere to NRC policies, guidelines and procedures
• 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
• Contribute to identification of protection risks and needs in the context of the program implementation
• Promote the rights of IDPs in line with NRC’s advocacy strategy

Specific responsibilities
 

• Under the supervision of the Shelter/ Settlement Project Coordinator, participate in needs assessments to identify potential beneficiaries that could benefit from NRC’s Shelter/ Settlement activities
• Ensure proper sensitisation of the community about the planned activities
• Provide regular suggestions on programme improvements and progress reports to the Shelter/WASH Technical Officer and Shelter/ Settlement Project Coordinator
• Closely cooperate with other departments to ensure adequate field-level implementation of a coherent integrated programme in target areas in Ukraine
• Liaise at field level with local government/stakeholders/communities to ensure NRC obtains required permissions for day-to-day project implementation
• Ensure abidance by his/her team with NRC’s compliance rules and regulations
• Assist with any other duties assigned by line manager as and when required

Generic professional competencies:

• Political and cultural awareness, as well as good understanding of the current crisis in Ukraine
• Previous experience in a humanitarian/early recovery setting is an advantage
• Diplomatic and respectful communication
• Ability to work under pressure in compliance with basic security rules
• Highest standards of ethics and integrity

Context/ Specific skills, knowledge and experience:

• Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
• Fluency in Ukrainian and Russian essential
• Basic English proficiency is an advantage
• Willingness to work in demanding, stressful situations with respect for basic security rules

Behavioural competencies:

• Planning and delivering results
• Working with people
• Communicating with impact and respect
• Handling insecure environments