NRC recruits 01 Regional Shelter and Settlements Specialist

Background

This role is newly established as a result of an internal programme prioritisation process conducted in the end of 2021. This process demonstrated that NRC Country Offices (COs) require dedicated technical support on Shelter and Settlements. This role is expected to operate as a technical ‘helpdesk’ for NRC COs, using a tier system prioritizing COs with higher needs of technical support. The position will cover COs from two different regions, Central and West Africa (CWA) and East Africa and Yemen (EAY) Regional Offices, with a colleague covering the other two regions.

Theses departments are managed by the Regional Programme Directors, who are responsible for the strategic development of NRC programming in each region by maximizing the support to and the development of COs as well as by exploring and creating synergies among COs.

Role and responsibilities

Technical development, support and capacity building – 75%

3. Responsible for providing strategic advice and technical support on relevant core competency or cross-cutting issues across Country and Regional Offices.
4. Contribute to recruitment of technical staff for Grade 9 S&S positions.
5. Contribute to the capacity development within the Shelter and Settlements Community of Practice including providing an onboarding introduction to key staff in countries and regions.

Policy and strategy and programme development – 10%

1. Contribute to the development of country/regional Shelter and Settlement core competency strategy and planning processes.
2. Contribute to the strategic focus, articulation and implementation of Shelter and Settlement programmes supporting Global Strategy objectives. In particular working closely with the NRC Shelter and Settlement Global Lead to build, test and implement based on sharing learning and expertise from country and regional levels.

Quality standards, data analysis and M&E – 10%

6. Contribute to the analysis, strategic use and dissemination of S&S learning from the country programs including the sharing of best practices, resources and tools ensuring coherence, efficiency and effectiveness of the operation.
7. Responsible for the exchange (and crosspollination) of technical resources and lessons learned.

Networking, representation and relationships – 5%

8. Contribute to the participation of the core competency in county clusters and representation in various fora as relevant and when requested.
9. Contribute to the identification, prioritization, development and documentation of country advocacy issues related to Shelter and Settlements.

Competencies

• Minimum 5 years of relevant Manager/ Specialist/Adviser experience within Shelter, Settlements and Humanitarian Energy in the humanitarian field. Engineering/infrastructure will be a key asset
• Extensive experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
• Experience of strategic approaches to programme development
• Experience of programme development and delivery and commitment to programme quality
• Experience in drafting and encouraging implementation of policy/strategic guidance, and developing practical tools and resources
• Understanding of and commitment to organisational learning, and the role and contribution of M&E to quality management and development
• Understanding of and commitment to integrated programming approaches
• Understanding of, and commitment to working collaboratively with technical and operational colleagues within a matrix structure, including capacity building
• Experience with engaging with key humanitarian stakeholders
• Able to represent organisation at a strategic level and contribute to global policy development
• Fluency in English (written and verbal), professional working proficiency in French an advantage

Full job description of the position here: JD Regional Shelter and Settlements Specialist – CTSF CWA & EAY_ Final.docx

What We Offer

• This role is based in Dakar with frequent travels (40%)
• 12 months contract with possibility of extension
• An opportunity to match your career to a compelling cause
• A chance to meet and work with people who are the best in their fields

If interested in the role, please apply before 18/04/2022.

Internal candidates are encouraged to apply but we are also open to external applicants who can show a commitment to NRC and being part of a challenging, but important mission to make a difference.