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Shelter Associate

Position: Shelter Associate
Job Requisition ID: JR2439658
Location: El Gedaref, Sudan
Time Type: Full-time
Posted On: Posted Today
Hardship Level: E (most hardship)
Family Type: Non-Family with Residential Location
Residential Location (if applicable): Nairobi (CO), Kenya
Grade: GS6
Staff Member/Affiliate Type: General Service
Reason: Regular > Regular Assignment
Remote Work Accepted: No
Target Start Date: 2024-06-01
Job Posting End Date: April 14, 2024

Standard Job Description: Shelter Associate

Organizational Setting and Work Relationships:
The Shelter Associate supports comprehensive sectoral needs assessments in coordination with relevant sectors such as protection, programme, community services, public health, WASH, administration, and supply. This role involves gathering quantitative and qualitative data on the profile, needs, and living conditions of displaced populations and host communities. The incumbent assists in the day-to-day operations of construction and general infrastructure projects within the Area of Responsibility (AoR) to ensure compliance with established standards and procedures.

Duties:

• Assist in shelter needs assessments and beneficiary selection processes.
• Support the development and updating of shelter strategies.
• Manage construction and infrastructure projects within the AoR.
• Coordinate with other relevant sectors for synchronized implementation.
• Provide technical support and coordination with stakeholders.
• Participate in coordination meetings and disseminate information.

Minimum Qualifications:

• G6: 3 years relevant experience with High School Diploma; or 2 years relevant work experience with Bachelor or equivalent or higher.

Skills Required:

• Knowledge of SPHERE standards and basic survey equipment.
• Experience in shelter and settlement need assessments.
• Familiarity with UNHCR shelter standards.
• Proficiency in computer-assisted design software (e.g., AutoCAD).
• Good communication and coordination skills.

Desired Candidate Profile:
The Shelter Associate will be based at the UNHCR Sub-Office Gedaref, supporting the humanitarian shelter response for IDPs, refugees, and asylum seekers in Gedaref state. The ideal candidate should have prior experience in implementing shelter and infrastructure projects in a humanitarian context, conducting technical assessments, and preparing technical documents. Familiarity with Sudanese engineering standards is essential, and previous experience in Gedaref will be considered an asset. Effective communication, interpersonal, and planning skills are key to the position.

Required languages:

• Overall ability at least B2 level in English.

Desired languages:

• No specific languages mentioned.

Operational Context:
The Shelter Associate will work in challenging conditions, including high hardship levels, and must adapt to living and working conditions in El Gedaref, Sudan.

Additional Qualifications:

• No additional qualifications provided.

Please note that this is a standard job description for all UNHCR jobs with this title and grade level. Additional operational context and qualifications may apply.

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