Camp and Settlement Technician at ACTED Nigeria

Location: Monguno/ Mafa, Borno
Job Type: Contract
Job Field CCCM

About the Job

• Acted Nigeria Mission operates throughout the North East Region of Nigeria. Due to the nature of operations, the geographical locations in which we as a mission deliver humanitarian aid, the unpredictable and ever-changing context, staff accountability procedures, the importance of effective communications and the concern of staff safety and security during any field deployments within this context is of a huge concern:
• This role falls under the direct management of the Camp Coordination Camp Management (CCCM) Project Manager (PM), but will be monitored and supported by the Camp and Settlement Officer. The Camp and Settlement Technician provides technical services for the CCCM team and assists to facilitate meaningful access to humanitarian assistance and services to displaced people according to their needs and agreed standards. The Technician protects the interests of site populations towards the site stakeholders (government, UN agencies, organizations, civil society, etc.) and contributes to strengthening the coordination of site activities including all responsibilities of the team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct camp/site risk assessments and create action plans for prompt repair of camp infrastructure.
• Monitor multi-sector needs and service provision and the overall condition of a camp/site including shelter, WASH, environment and cross-cutting services such as protection, health, psychosocial support, and education, among others, in all sectors of the camp/site according to agree upon guidelines, standards and indicators.
• Develop joint integrated site risk management plans to promote the health, safety and environment of sites (camps, collective centers, other temporary settlements).
• Conduct the technical implementation of site maintenance, covering safe site design or layout, repairs and risk reduction in camps/sites, the upkeep of shelter, WASH, electrical systems, other site facilities and utilities and the general environment.
• Mobilize, train, support and equip displaced communities to be self-autonomous in safely maintaining the camp/site environment according to the integrated site risk management plan. Ensure clarification of roles and responsibilities amongst stakeholders with a focus on sustainability and community/local government ownership.
• Account for and maintain all equipment and supplies that are required for technical assistance as part of site risk management plans.
• Monitor and document all site maintenance and risk reduction works and regularly visit sites (minimum monthly basis) to ensure quality is maintained in accordance with site risk management plans, standing operating guidelines and indicators.
• Liaise and interact with government authorities, displaced and host communities to ensure social cohesion is strong and if possible, create opportunities for local employment using principles of gender equality.
• Follow established referral mechanisms in close collaboration with relevant stakeholders.
• Apply a participatory approach to identify, analyses and priorities camp/site needs in order to avoid service duplication and gaps in assistance and protection, ensuring that the voices of specific groups and vulnerable persons are heard.
• Assist to strengthen and monitor an effective, transparent, representative site governance system including coordination of camp/site service provision and other defined activities.
• Support the mobilization and participation of the camp/site and host populations in the camp governance system with particular emphasis on meaningful inclusion of women, children, elderly and persons with specific needs into decision-making processes
• Facilitate accountability towards camp/site populations through supporting/promoting complaints and feedback mechanisms which promotes accountability.
• Contribute to camp/site information management system through appropriate information sharing with all relevant stakeholders in a manner that upholds the principle of confidentiality.
• Ensure that the displaced are aware of the assistance and services available in the camp/site and how to access them; distribution points should be accessible and distribution mechanism should take into consideration groups with specific needs to minimize chances of violence, abuse and exploitation.

Requirements
Moreover, we also expect the following:

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or other area related to the role (please explain in the application letter why you think your education and/or professional background is appropriate).
• Capability to establish good and respectful relationship with other actors.
• Able to train and manage a team (to listen, advise, support, solve conflicts, motivate, etc.).
• Experience with participatory fieldwork, methodologies, monitoring and reporting.
• Knowledge of humanitarian principles and code of conduct.
• Patience, good personal organization, good communication and ability to work in teams, seriously, rigorously and personal accountability.
• Very good interpersonal and diplomatic skills, especially with beneficiaries facing difficult situations.
• Initiative, flexibility, team spirit, willingness to learn, and a positive attitude.
• Ability to work under time pressure, independently and with limited supervision.
• Computer literate (IT) and good level of numeracy.

Desirable:

• Minimum 2 years' experience in the field and in a related position. Preferably more than 3 years' experience in managing people, organizing the job of subordinates and mentoring them

We offer

• Contract length: 6 Months with possibility of extension
• Start date: As soon as possible - Desirable