Shelter & WASH Technical Assistant

JOB DESCRIPTION

All NRC employees are expected to work in accordance with the organization’s core values: dedication, innovation, inclusivity and accountability. These attitudes and believes shall guide our actions and relationships. 

1. Role and responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Shelter/WASH Project Coordinator, the Shelter/WASH Technical Assistant is expected to support the day-to-day implementation of WASH and Shelter activities in urban and rural settings (water supply, wastewater, energy, construction).

 Generic responsibilities

1. Implement assigned daily programmatic tasks and activities as assigned by the Project Coordinator / Technical Officer
2. Comply with NRC programme strategy, tools, guidelines and standards
3. Promote and share ideas for improvement and necessary changes in project activities
4. Collaborate with relevant local authorities and stakeholders at field level as requested by the Project Coordinator / Technical Officer (i.e. local authorities, other humanitarian organizations, volunteer groups)
5. Adhere to NRC policies, guidelines and procedures
6. Assist with the implementation of the support function portfolio according to plan of action
7. Prepare and develop status reports as required by management
8. Ensure proper filing of documents 
9. Contribute to identification of protection risks and needs in the context of the program implementation
10. Promote the rights of IDPs in line with NRC’s advocacy strategy

Specific responsibilities 

• Under the supervision of the Shelter/WASH Project Coordinator, 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 and Shelter/WASH Project Coordinator.
• 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
• Ensure abidance by his/her team with NRC’s compliance rules and regulations
• Assist with any other duties assigned by line manager as and when required.

1. Competencies 

 1. Professional competencies 

Generic professional competencies for this position: 

• 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 

Context related skills, knowledge and experience: 

• Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
• Fluency in Ukrainian and Russian essential
• Basic English proficiency is preferable (B1 and above)
• Willingness to work in demanding, stressful situations with respect for basic security rules

2. Behavioural competencies

• Planning and delivering results
• Working with people 
• Communicating with impact and respect
• Handling insecure environments

1. Performance Management

The employee will be accountable for the responsibilities and the competencies, in accordance with the NRC Performance Management Manual. The following documents will be used for performance reviews: 

• The Job Description
• The Work and Development Plan
• The Mid-term/End-of-trial Period Performance Review Template
• The End-term Performance Review Template
• The NRC Competency Framework