Shelter Assistant at Norwegian Church Aid ('NCA')

Job location:

Adikpo, Benue state with frequent travel to field locations in the Cross River States.

Reporting to:

Head of Mission

MAIN DUTIES

 Generic Responsibilities

• Ensure  that the beneficiaries and community are involved in the project implementation
• Conduct regular meetings with community members to discuss program objectives, and mobilize the community participation and act as a mentor throughout the planning and implementation processes.
• Routinely monitor the projects activities and feedback findings to the community members and other stakeholders
• Responsible for generating weekly action plan
• Participate in the selection of beneficiaries and training for beneficiaries
• Performs any other duties as requested by the supervisor

Specific Responsibilities
The Shelter Assistant is expected to achieve the following during this contract period:

• Work with his line manager to ensure volunteer and construction schedule is accurate and achievable.
• Ensure timely delivery of construction materials.
• Supervise the construction of shelter and other infrastructure are in line with the approved design and bill of quantities.
• Responsible for training and on job coaching carpenters and IDPs participating in the construction
• Perform other duties as required by program needs and requested byline manager.
• Timely reporting, on a weekly and monthly basis, (identifying gaps, risks and bottlenecks that can obstruct proper implementation of activities)

Qualifications/Skills Required

• Completion of university degree in database, humanities, social studies, or another relevant degree
• Minimum one years of experience in international and/or local NGO; ideally involved in the direct implementation of field level humanitarian assistance to refugees or IDPs.
• Experience in community services, women empowerment, youth activities, protection, distribution or registration

Preferred experience:

• Proficiency in English and local language, both oral and written.
• Preferable experience operating in a refugee/IDP camp environment.