National Project Officer (Shelter)
Overview
The National Project Officer (Shelter) will support the implementation of Shelter and Settlements activities in the field, focusing on technical implementation and quality assurance of shelter and settlement interventions.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the technical implementation and quality assurance of shelter and settlement interventions at the field level.
- Oversee technical assessments of damaged houses, emergency shelter needs, potential temporary settlement locations and site suitability.
- Provide technical guidance to engineers, district coordinators and communities on settlement planning, shelter construction, repair and self-recovery solutions.
- Ensure transitional shelters comply with approved designs, Government standards and hazard-resistant construction principles.
- Coordinate with local governments and relevant authorities on site planning, land and housing considerations and implementation requirements.
- Support monitoring, troubleshooting and timely reporting on technical progress and challenges.
- Oversee the organization of meetings, community consultations, trainings and coordination events.
- Facilitate shelter/settlement related training/orientation to all relevant parties including field engineers, masons and contractors.
- Facilitate travel, field deployment and communication between project staff and relevant internal and external stakeholders.
- Prepare weekly reports and share with relevant colleagues and Head of MECR Department.
- Assist with any other tasks assigned by the central office.
Required Experience
Two years of professional experience. Experience working in humanitarian settings. Proven experience in the field. Experience in administrative and operational support, preferably in humanitarian or development programmes. Strong organizational and document management skills. Familiarity with procurement and financial procedures is desirable.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in development studies, statistics, social sciences, disaster management or a related field from accredited Institute.
