Job Description

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. 

• Adhere to NRC policies, tools, handbooks and guidelines
• 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 
• Promote and share ideas for improvement of the support function 

Specific responsibilities 

These responsibilities shall be adapted to the particularities of the job location and context, phase of operation, strategic focus and type of programme intervention. This section shall be revised whenever a new employee is hired or the context changes significantly.

1. Ensure timely delivery of quality construction.
2. Assist project coordinator in undertaking the tendering process including pre-qualifying contractors, evaluations, and awards.
3. Prepare tender documents for construction works including technical drawings, specifications of works, Bills of Quantities, and conditions of contracts.
4. Ensure successful completion of the shelter/Water works, recommend for payments, and prepare progress reports.
5. Maintain and update contract files on each construction project.
6. Prepare documents for final handover and closure of projects.
7. Provide technical input in the general supervision, progress of construction activities and control of quality of materials and workmanship.
8. Prepare the monthly cash and payment forecast  for activities carried out by contractors
9. promoting safe WASH practices, including appropriate use and maintenance of WATER facilities and services.
10. ensuring appropriate community involvement in the design and delivery of essential WATER services and facilities;
11. Designing and preparation of  bill of quantities of Water infrastructures/ sources, this will include  management and  planning with a  aim  to monitor activities, outputs and impact and adapt the programme as needed. 
12. Wil fully participate all shelter and WASH coordination. 
13. Under the supervision of WASH Program Coordinator, the WaSH/Shelter Assistant is responsible for the daily technical implementation, supervision, monitoring and reporting of the field activities, and for ensuring proper coordination with beneficiaries, municipalities, rapid response teams, other authorities. 

Experiences and Qualifications

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:

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

Generic professional competencies: 

• Experience from working as assistant in a humanitarian/recovery context.
• Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts.
• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills. 
• Strong analysis skills (qualitative and qualitative).
• Strong cultural awareness and sensitivity
• Good understanding of complex emergencies and crisis contexts
• Flexible and creative
• Strong organizational and logistical skills
• Goal oriented with ability to work under pressure, independently and with limited supervision.
• Ability and willingness to work and live in challenging conditions.
• Proficiency in MS Office software (especially Word and Excel) and AutoCAD is essential, must know the engineering software such as Autocar ArchiCAD etc…

Context/ Specific skills, knowledge, and experience: 

• Degree in Civil/Water Engineering.
• Minimum of 1-2 years’ relevant working experience with at least 2 years with a humanitarian program.

Skills Required

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