Hardship Level (not applicable for home-based)E (most hardship)
Family Type (not applicable for home-based)
Non Family with Residential Location
Staff Member / Affiliate TypeUNOPS LICA6
Target Start Date2024-07-01
Job Posting End DateJuly 21, 2024
Terms of ReferenceTERMS OF REFERENCE(Individual Contractor Agreement)Title: Shelter AssociateDuty station: [Kassala, Sudan]LICA Level: [LICA level 6]Corresponding level: [LICA 6]Duration: 6-monthsSupervisor: [Head of Sub-Office]
 Background:The Shelter Associate will be based at the UNHCR Sub-Office Kassala, supporting the Humanitarian Shelter response for IDPs, refugees and asylum seekers in Kassala state. Kassala is home to more than 130,000 registered refugees in addition to over 230,000 IDPs located in all Kassala localities. The Shelter Associate will be reporting to the Head of Sub-Office. He/she will provide support mainly in the design and implementation of all infrastructure activities implemented as part of Community Support Projects (CSPs) and produce related BoQs, layouts and technical specifications. In addition, the Shelter Associate will contribute to monitoring other shelter and infrastructure activities targeting refugees and IDPs in Kassala, and represent UNHCR in assessments exercises related to Shelter, Site Planning, and Infrastructure. 
Accountability All UNHCR staff members are accountable to perform their duties as reflected in their job description. They do so within their delegated authorities, in line with the regulatory framework of UNHCR which includes the UN Charter, UN Staff Regulations and Rules, UNHCR Policies and Administrative Instructions as well as relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, staff members are required to discharge their responsibilities in a manner consistent with the core, functional, cross-functional and managerial competencies and UNHCR¿s core values of professionalism, integrity and respect for diversity.DutiesTechnical Guidance- Assist in carrying out shelter needs assessments while liaising with other relevant sectors such as protection, programme, community services, WASH, administration and supply. - Work with the relevant stakeholders to ensure that the shelter beneficiary selection process prioritises the needs of the most vulnerable Persons of Concern (PoC).- Assist the supervisor in developing and updating shelter strategies to reflect evolving situations and ensure alignment with national and global level policies and guidelines including: Global Compact on Refugees, Sustainable Development Goals, Relevant Global Strategies and Policies.- Provide support in the daily management of all construction and infrastructure projects within the AoR ensuring that works are carried out in compliance to established UNHCR and national standards/best practices for the full project cycle.- Follow up the design and construction of infrastructure (schools, health centres, reception centres, drainage and roadworks etc) to confirm these are approved by the relevant authorities, technically sound, supplemented with accurate drawings, detailed BQs and specifications and implemented according to plans, completed within designated timelines, budget and ensure that this information is shared with relevant colleagues. - Work closely with other relevant sectors such as WASH, education and health so that shelter and infrastructure implementation is synchronised and coordinated. - Assist implementing partners on sound technical shelter and settlement issues while ensuring compliance with national and global standards, national and operational strategies and guidance.- Coordination - Provide technical support in the field of shelter, construction and infrastructure development within the AoR to best meet the needs of PoC.- Assist in coordination and management of UNHCR’s shelter and infrastructure interventions in a timely, cost-effective, inter-sectoral manner. Work with the government and relevant authorities and counterparts to ensure strong coordination and partnership. - Participate, as technical focal point within the AoR for shelter/infrastructure, in coordination meetings with various stakeholders including Government counterparts to ensure UNHCR’s interests and those of the PoC are adequately reflected and disseminate information to all stakeholders in a timely, efficient manner.Collaboration- Assist Programme in reviewing technical components of the Project Partnership Agreements that contain any construction and infrastructure projects. - Actively work with Programme as a member of the Multi-Functional Team in the Operation and regularly participate in multi-sectoral activities to ensure protection and assistance needs of the population are met. - Provide support in the preparation of bid documents for all construction and infrastructure projects including technical specifications, BoQs, drawings, etc. - Assist in the technical evaluation of received bids as well as in the review/inspection of the quality of shelter and infrastructure products/works.- Perform other related duties as required.
Minimum QualificationsYears of Experience / Degree Level - 3 years relevant experience with High School Diploma; or 2 years relevant work experience with Bachelor or equivalent or higher Certificates and/or Licenses: Social Sciences; Civil Engineering; ArchitectureLanguage Requirements - Fluency in English and Arabic is essential.
Relevant Job ExperienceEssentialKnowledge of SPHERE standards and the ability to use basic survey equipment, digital cameras, and computer equipment. Experience in developing shelter and settlement need assessments and undertaking gap analysis for development of shelter programs.DesirableKnowledge of UNHCR shelter standards, as well as standards related to protection, environment and land use. Knowledge of a range of shelter assistance options, including sensitivity to cultural and gender specific needs to ensure that the social and cultural background of PoC is taken into account while designing and developing shelter options. Knowledge of computer graphics, AutoCAD and mapping software as well as the capacity to use mapping tools (GPS), and digital photographic equipment, and related software (map info etc.).
Functional Skills - IT-MS Office Applications- IT-AutoCAD (Computer Assisted Design Software)- SP-CAD/CAM Computer-Aided Design & Manufacturing- MS-Drafting, Documentation, Data Presentation- SP-Sphere Handbook- SP-Shelter Assessment including survey/implementation/monitoring/evaluation/coordination- UN-Knowledge of UN/UNHCR terminology    📚 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗮 𝗝𝗼𝗯 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗡 𝗶𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯! 🌍🤝 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗡 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗨𝗡𝗛𝗖𝗥, 𝗪𝗙𝗣, 𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗖𝗘𝗙, 𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗦𝗦, 𝗨𝗡𝗙𝗣𝗔, 𝗜𝗢𝗠 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀! 🌐  
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Core Competencies- Accountability- Communication- Organizational Awareness- Teamwork & Collaboration- Commitment to Continuous Learning - Client & Result OrientationManagerial Competencies- Empowering and Building Trust
Cross-Functional Competencies- Analytical Thinking- Technological Awareness- Innovation and CreativityDesire Candidate Profile: The ideal candidate should demonstrate a prior experience in the implementation of Shelter and Infrastructure projects in a humanitarian context, experience in conducting technical assessments and preparing technical documents – including layouts and BoQ development for shelter and infrastructure – and monitoring the implementation of shelter and infrastructure projects. Civil Engineering/ architecture background and familiarity with rules and regulations of the Sudanese engineering standards are considered as essential for the position. The candidate should demonstrate previous experience, preferably with UNHCR, in monitoring construction activities implemented by contractors.
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