Shelter Project Manager, Dollo Odo, Ethiopia

The Horn of Africa (HoA) programme is the Norwegian Refugee Council's (NRC's) largest mission globally. Operations began in Somaliland in 2004, expanded to Puntland in 2006, South Central and Dadaab in 2007. Since 2011, NRC has expanded to established presence in Kakuma refugee camp (Kenya) as well as Ethiopia and Yemen. Prioritized activities focus on shelter and infrastructure construction; water, hygiene and sanitation; emergency education including youth education; protection; food security and distribution. Programs target both emergency responses to acute crises as well as the capacity to address recurring protection needs of displaced populations through durable solutions. Since 2004, NRC has demonstrated a regional competence and expertise in working with displaced populations. NRC has concentrated its main focus on Somalis who are displaced by conflict recurrent drought in Somalia. The Regional Office is based in Kenya (Nairobi) with operations in Somalia (Puntland, Somaliland and Mogadishu), Kenya (Dadaab, Kakuma and Molo), Ethiopia (Dolo Ado, Shire and Assosa) and Yemen.

The main objective of the Shelter Project Manager (Shelter PM) is to develop a shelter strategy for refugees in Dolo Ado and coordinate with the Administration for Refugee and Returnee Affair (ARRA), UNHCR and other shelter actors. The Shelter PM reports to the Area Manager, Dolo Ado.

Job description

Project development:

Promote community mobilization with refugee and host communities.Undertake creative approach in shelter design, site planning and refugee camps layout for firebreaks in collaboration with ARRA and UNHCR. Ensure that program assessments are carried out for effective planning and implementation of the shelter project in the refugee camps.Guarantee the initiation and continuation of shelter activities and initiate complementary ones for expansion of the project in Dolo Ado.Monitor, evaluate and suggest changes and improvements in the project design and shelter materials based on observations and discussions with the relevant staff and other actors.Contribute to the development of NRC's Country strategy, action plan and activities plan and priorities in the sector of shelter.

Project management:

Develop narratives and budgets for proposals.Manage and monitor program finance and budgets, ensuring that all project activities are in accordance with budget lines.Prepare reports to donors.Prepare and/or collaborate in preparation of reports as required internally by NRC.Quality control of all Shelter activities - travel regularly to all the NRC construction sites ensuring that all constructions are in accordance with norms and standards.

Personnel management:

Management of NRC Shelter staff, providing on the job training as required to increase the capacity of the team, local partners and refugees.Recruitment of national Shelter staff.

Project coordination:

Ensure cooperation with other NRC programs in the region, ARRA, UNHCR, local authorities and other NGOs working in the refugee camps.Liaison and coordination with ARRA and UNHCR on the project follow-up and monitoring.Communicate with and obtain necessary agreements and understanding from local authorities.

Personal qualities

All employees of the Norwegian Refugee Council should be able to adhere to our Codes of Conduct and the four organizational values: Dedicated, innovative, inclusive and accountable.Goal orientedAbility to work under pressure, independently and with limited supervisionAbility and willingness to work and live under difficult circumstancesFlexible, creative and co-operativePractical sense and willingness and ability to contribute to logisticsSecurity, political and cultural awareness

Qualifications

Professional Background:3-5 years field experience, preferably from refugee/returnees shelter programs in complex emergencies and with experience from working in a difficult security environmentPractical experience with planning and execution of housing and construction projectsExperience in capacity building and training of staffExperience in staff managementExperience of management of projects to deadlinesExperience in logistics/admin managementExperience of coordination and advocacy work

Essential Skills:

Significant understanding of complex emergencies and crisis contextsDemonstrated management and leadership skillsFinancial skills including budgetingraining skills, including coaching and mentoringProven communication, interpersonal and leadership skillsFluency in the English languageComputer skillsProven skills in report/proposal writing

Formal Education:

Relevant experience and degree/higher education, preferably within architecture or engineering or related fields of study

Desired Skills:

Knowledge of the political situation in Ethiopia and/or Horn of Africa region Proficiency in Amharic language is an assetKnowledge of UN system and experience with field level coordination with UN organisations, INGOs, donors and authorities

We offer

Commencement: 1 March 2013

Contract period: 12 months

Salary/benefits: According to NRC's general directions. Please note that tax fees may occur for some countries.

Duty station: Dolo Ado, Somali Region, where recreational and social facilities are very limited.

Application procedures and CV registration: Please note that you are required to enter the geographical location for all your previous positions while registering your CV. There is no specific field for this information in our CV form, but you can use the "Company name" field for both company and location.

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