Shelter Technical Assistant at the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)
Location: Adamawa
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Shelter Technical Assistant
Job Identification: 18606
Location: Yola, Adamawa
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Category: Assistant
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
Specific Responsibilities
- Assist in conducting technical assessments for shelter needs, damage levels, and site suitability, including mapping and layout design.
- Provide on-site supervision and technical guidance during the construction or rehabilitation of shelters, ensuring compliance with standards and specifications.
- Track the delivery and usage of shelter materials and ensure that construction quality meets minimum standards, including Sphere or national shelter guidelines.
- Support community mobilization, provide technical advice to beneficiaries, and help train local laborers or contractors in construction techniques and safety.
- Maintain daily records, contribute to progress reports, and provide timely feedback on project implementation challenges or successes to the Shelter Officer or Engineer.
- With the support of the Shelter Officer and Shelter team lead, provide the drafts of technical drawings, Bill of Quantity, site plan and technical specification notes for shelter projects.
- Maintain good working relationships with local authorities, local communities, local committees and partners as well as with all stakeholders in NRC area of intervention
- Represent NRC in field coordination meeting when required.
- Any other Tasks assigned by Line manager
Qualifications
- University degree in civil engineering or architecture
- Knowledge of the context in North Eastern Nigeria
- Knowledge of the local language , Hausa
- Experience on implementation of emergency shelter activities and other civil constructions
- Experience in household sensitization and training in shelter and infrastructure maintenance
- Familiarity with AutoCAD, GPS, ARC GIS and Google Earth
- Handling insecure environment
- Planning and delivering results
- Empowering and building trust
- Communicating with impact and respect.
Application Closing Date
15th July, 2025; 01:59 AM
