Technical Assistant - Shelter/Building at Mediatrix Development Foundation

Location: Ogoja

Job Field: Engineering/Technical

Roles and responsibilities;

• Adhere to Mediatrix policies, tools, handbooks and guidelines
• Support in the implementation of shelter construction
• Distribution of beneficiary handover certificate and other shelter related documents to beneficiaries
• Pre-evaluation of habitability training needs of the community and support with modules for appropriate training materials (training modules and ToR)
• Support the community base support workers in the implementation of shelter activities and provide report to the shelter officer.
• Conduct community sensitization, awareness and mobilization to encourage beneficiary commitment to shelter activities
• Assist in encouraging the participation of female community based workers in the construction / rehabilitation of community infrastructures and other shelter activities.
• Assist in the formation of beneficiary selection committee and village committee
• Assist in Routine monitoring of project activities and report feedback from the community and stakeholders to shelter officer
• Establish and maintain good working relationships with local authorities, communities and stakeholders in Mediatrix area of intervention
• Performs any other duties as requested by the shelter Program Development Manager or Shelter Officer

Qualifications

• At least 1 year experience in similar positions
• University Degree in Social Science or its equivalent
• Knowledge of the context in Ogoja LGA.
• Experience on implementation of emergency shelter activities
• Experience in household sensitization and training in shelter and infrastructure maintenance
• High level English language proficiency (speaking, reading, writing)
• Analytic and computer skills, including MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access)
• Knowledge of the context in Cross River State
• Knowledge in Community Mobilization or related field.
• Knowledge of the Local languages is an advantage.

Personal Qualities:

• Handling insecure environment
• Planning and delivering results
• Empowering and building trust
• Communicating with impact and respect
• Ability to work under pressure, independently and with limited supervision
• All employees of Mediatrix Development Foundation should be able to adhere to our Code of Conduct and the four organizational values

Miscellaneous info

Travel: Some travelling must be expected.