Shelter Assistant
JOB SUMMARY:
Reporting to the program
engineer, the shelter assistant shall be responsible for overseeing the
construction and repairs/renovations of shelters and other infrastructure at
the camp and settlement. He/she shall be the custodian of the
construction/repair data and will maintain and update the database on a regular
basis. He/she will be responsible for the supervision of shelter monitors and
day to day
Duties &
Responsibilities
- Assist
in the preparation, data collection and review of shelter needs assessments
and mapping in the community in liaison with UNHCR protection and shelter
technical units.
- Work
with the relevant stakeholders to ensure that the shelter beneficiary
selection process prioritizes the needs of the most vulnerable Persons of
Concern (PoC)
- Follow
up of the design and construction of infrastructure to ensure they are
implemented according to plans, completed within designated timelines,
budget and ensure that this information is shared with team members.
- Actively
work as a member of the Multi-Functional Team and participate in
multi-sectoral activities to ensure protection and assistance needs of the
population are met.
- In
liaison with the refugee leaders, ensure verification/mobilization of
identified shelter beneficiaries in each block
- Dissemination
of the necessary information for the preparation of the shelter
construction to the beneficiaries.
- Verify
the quality and quantity of materials supplied to the beneficiaries.
- Give
proper procedures for the construction guidelines of the shelters.
- Supervise
and monitor the distribution of construction materials to the destined
shelters.
- Collection
of data including their coordinates for shelters constructed on daily
basis.
- Organize
filling and documentation of daily, weekly and monthly reports produced on
the status of shelters completed.
- Ensure
the beneficiaries sign and acknowledge the occupancy for the completed
shelter.
- Mobilize
and ensure that open holes are backfilled.
- Monitor
and ensure that shelter construction materials are used economically and
in the right way.
- Performs
any other related duties as assigned
General Employees’ Obligations and Responsibilities
- The
Employer stipulates the right to assign the Employee any other kind of
work derived from his/her specialization. In case of urgent work and such
like the Employee may be asked to work overtime as well as during public
and other holidays.
- Deliver
project objectives within time, resource and budget constraints.
- Correctness
and completeness of given tasks.
- The
Employee takes over the responsibility for all entrusted material or cash.
The Employee is obligated to cover all damages or losses caused by his
carelessness.
- Maintain
confidentiality of all information gained from employment within, not
publicly.
- Representing
and upholding the values, policies and procedures of PWJ at all times.
- Your
schedule is subject to change at any time according to the organization
needs.
- Behave
in a professional manner at all the times with the understanding that the
public associates your behavior with PWJ.
Qualifications &
Professional Experience
- 2
years’ relevant experience with a diploma in civil engineering.
- Experience
working in a humanitarian environment preferably refugee set up is an
added advantage.
- Strong
analytical, problem solving and quick response experiences in humanitarian
contexts.
- Excellent
interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to work
effectively with staff at all levels.
- In-depth
knowledge of Microsoft Office and Windows products.
- Possession
of negotiation and facilitation skills and experience working in forced
migration settings.
- Working
knowledge and experience of humanitarian principles, SPHERE and UNHCR
standards in shelter and camp management.
Other knowledge,
additional competences
- Ability
to communicate well in English and prepare technical reports.
- Ability
to work in a team under intense emergency condition while respecting the
cultural diversity
- Ability
to work for long hours, and has extensive knowledge of Camp terrain and
routing patterns.
- Reliable,
honest and has good organizational skills.
- Commitment
to and understanding of PWJ Vision, Mission and Values.
Language Skills
- English:
Professional fluency.
- Kiswahili:
Native/Advanced.
How to Apply
We are looking to recruit
Kenyan national candidates only. Interested and qualified candidates
are cordially invited to
send a cover letter (1 page) indicating salary expectation and resume (3
pages) as one pdf document
no later than 29th January 2023 to: recruit@peace-winds.or.ke When applying
indicate the title this position on the Subject line as ‘SHELTER
ASSISTANT-KAKUMA’. Due to the urgency to fill this position, shortlisting and
interviews will be conducted on rolling basis.
Only shortlisted
candidates will be contacted. For more information about Peace Winds Japan,
please visit https://peace-winds.org/en/