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Job Title ⇒ Senior Shelter Associate
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Organisation ⇒ United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees UNHCR
Duty Station ⇒ Uganda
Vacancy Notice ⇒ Internal/ External Vacancy notice no. 018/2020
Position Number ⇒ 10026744
Position Grade ⇒ GS-7
About US ⇒
The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees was
established on December 14, 1950 by the United Nations General Assembly.
UNHCR’s mandate under the Statute of the Office of the United Nations High
Commissioner for Refugees is to lead and co-ordinate action for international
protection to refugees; seek permanent solutions for the problems of refugees
and safeguard refugee rights and well-being. UNHCR has an additional mandate
concerning issues of statelessness, as it is given a designated role under
Article 11 of the 1961 Convention on the Reduction of Statelessness.
Job Summary ⇒ The Senior Shelter Associate provides support in carrying out
comprehensive sectoral needs assessments in liaison with other relevant
sectors such as protection, programme, community services, public health,
WASH, administration and supply. To ensure the most effective response, both
quantitative and qualitative data should be gathered on the profile/needs and
living conditions of both the displaced population and host community. The
incumbent will provide support in the day to-day operations of all
construction and general infrastructure projects within the Area of
Responsibility AoR to ensure that works proceed as designed and comply with
established standards and procedures for the full project cycle.
Close and regular contact is maintained with technical and non-technical staff
of shelter sector members, national and international NGOs and Government
Authorities. The Senior Shelter Associate normally reports to a more senior
shelter colleague or Technical Coordinator and normally supervises some
support staff.
The incumbent assists the supervisor in ensuring that shelter & infrastructure
responses within the AoR evolve according to the changing nature of the
situation, progressively working towards more durable solutions and drawing
from sustainable local building practices and materials. S/he provides
technical support in general infrastructure planning, design and construction
monitoring.
Within an urban context, it is essential that shelter responses take into
consideration urban planning strategies, including an analysis of residential
areas, housing affordability and availability. In addition, regardless of the
context, shelter assistance should at all times minimize the risk of harm,
eviction, exploitation and abuse, overcrowded living conditions, limited
access to services and unhygienic conditions. Special attention must be given
to the environment and low carbon approaches, attention to material selection
through sustainable means to ensure a green approach to shelter delivery.
Key Duties and Responsibilities ⇒
Technical 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.
⇗ Monitor and 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
PoCs 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.
⇗ Draft 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
during implementation and at completion
⇗ Perform other related duties as required
Qualifications, Skills and Experience ⇒
⇗ The ideal candidate for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
UNHCR Senior Shelter Associate job placement should hold a High school
diploma. Required.
⇗ Additional qualifications in Civil Engineering, Architecture is required
⇗ At least four years of previous job experience relevant to the function is
required.
⇗ Versatile in use of word processing and spreadsheet applications ability to
prepare schedules / bills of quantities and estimating cost is required.
⇗ Experience in developing shelter and settlement need assessments and
undertaking gap analysis for development of shelter programs is required
⇗ Knowledge of English is required.
⇗ 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. is desirable.
⇗ Analytical Thinking
⇗ Technological Awareness
⇗ Innovation and Creativity
How to Apply ⇒
All interested Ugandan nationals who wish to join the United Nations High
Commissioner for Refugees UNHCR in the aforementioned capacity are
encouraged to click on the link below and follow the application instructions
after reviewing the job details.
Click Here ]https//unhcruganda.org/VacancyDetails.aspxid=6166
Deadline 21 st October 2020
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