Caution: This position is for internal candidates only. 

Job Overview:

the purpose of the Shelter Technical Assistant position is to assist in the day-to-day implementation of the Shelter project. He/ She will be responsible for Village assessment; identify needs and resources, data on returnees/ IDPs, Beneficiary selection and regular monitoring, data collection from field level, check the quality and quantity of construction material before distribution.

For more details about this position please click here: Job Description and NRC Grade Structure

Generic Responsibilities:

• 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 Responsible for: assessment, vulnerable beneficiary selection, project planning, implementation and monitoring for shelter construction activities
• Collection and analysis shelter data and report to shelter officer.
• Produce reports on weekly, monthly and require base as well.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Assessment on site. Village assessment; identify needs and resources, shelter type, data on returnees/ IDPs
• Beneficiary selection. Identify vulnerable families eligible for shelter assistance according to established selection criteria.
• Delivery on site. Shelter package according to the plan and on time clearance.
•  Provision and completion of all field related forms, contracts and retain in profile.
• Responsible for quality maintenance of shelter and latrine in target area
• Remain updated on technical and legal considerations (national lows, standards and codes)
• Coordinate the material loading, transportation and delivery with logistic and warehouse assistant
• Participate in NRC staff seminars and training, when scheduled.
• Properly operate the NRC assets (Computer and sat phone…etc)
• Monitoring to ensure that all construction activities are aligned with the design and proposal.
• all program data are accurately collected and reported.
• the quality and quantity of construction material is distributed to the beneficiary’s families, Is correct and according to the delivery plan.
• The shelter construction up to completion and occupancy respects the activity plan and deadlines.
• Monitor shelter construction activities within the agreed timeframe.
• The quality and quantity of construction material is distributed to individual beneficiaries, is correct and according to the construction delivery plan.
• Participate in field missions, shelter activities monitoring, and technical assistance to beneficiaries.
• Maintain shelter beneficiaries’ documentation both on field and office levels and on its profiles.
• Beneficiaries and community workers training regarding shelter and latrine design.
• Conduct the meeting with community/or village elders, Malaks, local authority and other stakeholders at field level
• Upon successful completion of construction stages reports to shelter officer for progress report.
• Support Emergency Coordinator. Or PM to Prioritize the emergency activities in different region such as field assessments, distribution, responses, PDM, risk monitoring and coordination.
• Any other tasks as assigned by the immediate superior.

Generic Professional Competencies:

• Be ready to work in complex and volatile contexts
• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
• Some knowledge of English language
• Knowledge of emergency interventions and or programmers.

Context/ Specific skills, knowledge and experience: 

• Bachelor is Degree in a relevant field such as Civil Engineering faculty.
• At least (2-3) years of working experience with the communities in NGOs.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent computer skills
• Fluency in local language Pashtu/Dari both written and verbal

Behavioral Competencies:

• Handling insecure environment
• Planning and delivering results
• Empowering and building trust
• Communicating with impact and respect

We Offer:

• Monthly Salary based on NRC Afghanistan Salary Scale.
• NRC has medical coverage for staff plus 4 dependents.
• Leave and Holidays accordingly Afghanistan Labor Law.
• Top up Credit card on monthly basis.