JOB DESCRIPTION
**This vacancy is open only to Ukrainian candidates**
The Norwegian Refugee Council in Ukraine is looking for a Shelter & WASH Technical Assistant to join the North Area Office, based in Kyiv. The Shelter & WASH Technical Assistant will support the day-to-day implementation of Shelter & WASH activities in urban and rural settings (water supply, wastewater, energy, construction).
The main responsibilities of this job are administrative, therefore we are looking for a motivated candidate with good computer and Microsoft Office skills.
Responsibilities
- Implement assigned daily programmatic tasks and activities as assigned by the supervisor
- Comply with NRC programme strategy, tools, guidelines and standards
- Promote and share ideas for improvement and necessary changes in project activities
- Adhere to NRC policies, guidelines and procedures
- Assist with the implementation of the support function portfolio according to plan of action
- Prepare and develop status reports as required by management
- Ensure proper filing of documents
- Contribute to identification of protection risks and needs in the context of the program implementation
- Under the supervision of the Shelter/WASH Technical Officer, guide enumerators when participating in needs assessments to identify potential beneficiaries that could benefit from NRC’s Shelter/WASH activities.
- Ensure proper sensitisation of the community about the planned activities.
- Provide regular suggestions on programme improvements and progress reports to the Shelter/WASH Technical Officer.
- Closely cooperate with other departments to ensure adequate field-level implementation of a coherent integrated programme in target areas in Ukraine
- Liaise at field level with local government/stakeholders/communities to ensure NRC obtains required permissions for day-to-day project implementation
- Assist with any other duties assigned by line manager as and when required.
Required skills, knowledge and experience
- Good computer skills, experience with Microsoft Office applications, required
- Political and cultural awareness, as well as good understanding of the current crisis in Ukraine.
- Previous experience in a humanitarian/early recovery setting is an advantage.
- Diplomatic and respectful communication.
- Ability to work under pressure in compliance with basic security rules.
- Highest standards of ethics and integrity
- Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
- Fluency in Ukrainian and Russian essential
- Basic English skills is required
- Willingness to work in demanding, stressful situations with respect for basic security rules
We offer
- Contract: fixed term national employment contract until 30 June 2023, with likely extension
- Location: North Area Office, based in Kyiv
- Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply
- Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by email
- This vacancy is open only to Ukrainian candidates
