About the Organization
Solidarites International (SI) is an international humanitarian NGO which, for more than 40 years, has been providing assistance to populations affected by armed conflicts and natural disasters by meeting their vital needs for food, water and shelter. Particularly involved in the fight against diseases linked to unsafe water, the first cause of death in the world, SI’s interventions provide expertise in the field of access to drinking water, sanitation and hygiene promotion, but also in the essential area of food security and livelihoods. Present in around twenty countries, SI’s teams – 2000 people in total made up of expatriates, national staff, permanent staff at headquarters, and a few volunteers – work with professionalism and commitment while respecting cultures.
About the job
Job Title: Shelter Officer
Location: Monguno, Borno
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Summary
Under the supervision of the Watsan Team Leader and in functional link with the Shelter advisor Assistant, the shelter Officer will lead and supervise shelter work projects, respecting deadlines and technical requirements.
He / She will comply with the core humanitarian principles of neutrality, impartiality, humanity and independence as well as with the principles and mandate of Solidarités International at all times.
Responsibilities
Set-up and operational monitoring:
Under the supervision of the Watsan Team Leader, He/she will take part in logistical and administrative organization and the planning and preparation of job sites
Ensure the construction and/or the maintenance of construction work using Solidarités International tools (in particular):
Take part in the identification of sites where work is to be carried out
Recruit and train the workforce (carpenters, mason, …) and daily workers
Control the quality/quantity of the materials arriving in the construction site
Be in charge of given the materials to the IDPs
Allocate the on-site workforce according to instructions given by the team leader or Shelter advisor assistant
Carry out work according to technical guidelines and estimates and follow the recommendation of the Shelter Coordinator or Shelter advisor assistant.
Controls the quality of the implementation
Respect deadlines established with his/her supervisor or project manager
Supervise operational teams, contractors and communities, and ensure the best use of available resources
Organize, plan and supervise community participation
Anticipate any problems associated with the management of his/her activity and propose solutions to avoid them
Manage the supply of worksite materials by collaborating with the logistics department
Report to the project manager and/or program manager assistant on the state of decentralized stock (‘field’ stock) on his/her sites.
Take part to the evaluation of the technical competence of contractors
Respect Solidarités administrative procedures before, during and after each work project
Establish safety and security measures for each activity and ensure that these rules are respected by the workforce under his/ her supervision and by the population
Reporting/communication /representation:
Fill and send daily report to the Watsan Team leader,
Fill and send concrete test report, and quality check report
Fill and send monitoring report
Keep his/her monitoring tools and files archived in the Solidarités office, accessible to his/her team leader and/or project manager
Take part in the drafting of project progress reports under the supervision of his/her team leader
Take part in seminars and workshops related to the carrying out of activities and to project objectives
Report to his supervisor regarding the development of activities and specific tasks that he/she has been assigned, any problems encountered and the quality of relations with the beneficiaries
Report back all information or problems linked to his/her activity, Solidarités programs or safety issues
Listen to the local population and authorities to identify any needs, complaints, or major events which could affect the activities of Solidarités
Analyze the humanitarian situation by considering protection issues/Do No Harm to the population
Collaborate with local authorities and administration
Take part in restitution meetings and clusters on request
Education and Requirements
Studies: Minimum of HND in Civil Engineering, Architecture or related field
Experience: minimum of 1 year experience in a similar position or BSC In Engineering/Construction with 6 Months experience (NGO/Other Private or public sector)
Languages: English and Kanuri/Shuwa
Project related skills: Good Knowledge of project Cycle, Project Implementation, Project Follow up.
Computer Skills: Good Knowledge in CAD Software (Auto CAD, Archi CAD etc.), Good Knowledge in Excel, Power Point and Word Application.
What we offer
Salary + transport & housing allowance + social benefits+ Leave allowance (medical coverage, 24 days of Annual leaves per year, compassionate leaves, public holidays as announced by government, festive bonus, medical insurance, Life insurance – covering death and permanent disability) etc.
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Application Closing Date
14th May, 2025.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should: Shelter Officer at Solidarites International
Important Note
Select Shelter officer, fill the form and attach your CV and Motivation letter.
The CV attached must be named with your first name and surname.
Solidarites International reserves the right to end the application at any time.
Please note that this position is for Internal and External applicants.