Shelter Technical Assistant-Engineering Jordan Azraq Camps Area
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Shelter Technical Assistant-Engineering Job Description
The Technical Camp Shelter Assistant is responsible for the design, planning and construction tasks related to maintenance of camp infrastructure and general construction activities inside the camp.
Roles and Responsibilities
The following is a brief description of the role.
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.
- Adhere to NRC policies, tools, handbooks, and guidelines.
- Assist a range of support with the implementation of the CC portfolio according to plan of action.
- Implementsindependently procedures and activities within own function or core competency as delegated.
- Responsiblefor organizing and delivery of tasks in line with priorities and standards.
- Develop and maintainknowledge of the specialist area of work in whichtechnical assistance and support is being provided, to be most effective in supporting the team.
- Use initiative in day-to-day problem solving in line with agreed procedures, priorities, and standards for the area ofwork.
- Prepare and develop status reports as requiredby management.
- Ensure proper filing of documents.
- Promote and share ideas for improvement in your area of expertise.
Specific responsibilities
These responsibilities shall be adapted to the particularities of the job location and context, phase of operation, strategic focus, and type of program intervention. This section shall be revisedwhenever a new employee is hired or the context changes significantly. The line manager drafts the specific responsibilities and sends them to his/her line manager for approval.
- Determines engineering requirements by conducting inspections and analytical tests; analyzing and synthesizing data; maintaining control charts.
- Resolves engineering problems by collecting and analyzing information; researching, analyzing, adapting, and modifying engineering techniques; recommending solutions; preparing drawings, schematics, and diagrams; evaluating components, materials, and suppliers; resolving design integration issues; developing specifications and safety standards; performing installations.
- Maintains project team accomplishments by communicating essential information; coordinating actions; obtaining expert input; reviewingopen issues and action items;contributing information to team meetingsand reports; escalating project completion impediments.
- Maintainsand improves qualityresults by completing quality assurance tests; following standards; studying, evaluating, and re-designing processes; implementing changes.
- Participating in project planningby calculating the required manpower, time, tools, materials, …. etc.
- Preparingdaily, weekly, progressand final reports,and making sure that all the relatedfiles are well documented.
- Design culverts, roads, buildings, shelters, and any other type of infrastructure works based on the required and requested standards and specifications and following up with the contractor on the implantation process and work plan.
- Following up with contractor on the infrastructure work activities and preparing progress and finalreports.
- Working on shelterconstruction project, and following up with the laborers, suppliers, and other teams.
- Supporting design projects, including the preparation and review of technical drawings,schematics, and diagrams(including using computeraided drafting (Auto-Cad), developing clear specifications, Bills of Quantities and Scope of Works, and work plan as required.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suits plus engineering design software including but not limited to: PROKONand AutoCAD.
- Execute Field Assessments and quality Controlof cases.
- Reporting all requested activities on a weekly and monthly basis.
Critical Interfaces
By interfaces, NRC means processes and projects that are interlinked with other departments/units or persons. Relevant interfaces for this position are:
- Relevant core competency implementation staff
- Support teams, Finance, HR, Admin and Logistics
- Protection staff
- M&E department
- Communications staff
Scale and scope of position.
Staff:0
Stakeholders: UNHCR,INGOs Budgets: 0
Information: Daily work progress report.
Competencies
Competencies are important for the employee and the organization to deliver desired results. They are relevant for all staff and are divided into the following two categories:
1.Professional competencies:
These are skills, knowledge and experience that are important for effective performance.
Generic Professional competencies:
- Previous experience in working in complex and volatile contexts.
- Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities.
- Very Good English Language level (Business English is a plus)
- Designing and planning skills
Context/ Specific skills, knowledge and experience:
Qualification requirement:
Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or equivalent.
Years of Experience: 2
1- Two year experience of working in Structural Design activities
2- Previous Experience in surveying work.
2.Behavioural competencies:
These are personal qualities that influence how successful people are in their job. NRC’s Competency Framework states 12 behavioral competencies, the following are essential for this position:
- Planning and delivering results.
- Working with people
- Analyzing
- Managing resources to optimize results.
- Empowering and building trust
3.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 NRC Competency Framework
