What we are looking for:

An experienced Shelter Project Manager to oversee the implementation of Shelter Programmes in Gaza. The Shelter Project Manager will oversee and manage the implementation of several interventions including, household level rehabilitation, infrastructure projects as well as provision of core relief items and emergency assistance in the form of NFI’s (Nonfood items) and cash cards.

What you will do:

• Contribute to the development of Area, and core competencies strategies, initiate, and participate in the development of relevant Core Competencies (CC) projects.
• Develop, coordinate, and manage shelter projects in Gaza in line with proposals, strategies, and donor requirements, including the development of projects’ workplans, participating in the development and evaluation of procurement tenders.
• Ensure high technical quality and transparent processes for construction management and for the distribution of NFI’s assistance.
• Develop, review and quality control of technical documents such as BoQ’s, designs, specifications, contracts, and standard operational procedures.
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting of activities according to timeframes and formats to the Area Manager and Programme Specialist.
• Develop and oversee the targeting process ensuring that projects target households and individuals most in need of protection, explore and assess new and better ways to assist.
• Develop community-based and market-based approaches that strengthen participation, efficiency and impact.
• Develop data management tools to ensure effective tracking and monitoring of projects and deliverables.
• Develop downstream partnerships and oversee implementation and coordination with local and national partners.
• Representation in internal and external forums on behalf of NRC in Gaza shelter programme, including Shelter Cluster and Area Based Coordination meetings.
• Carry out assessments looking at new programmatic areas and geographical areas for the implementation of shelter activities.
• Line management of Shelter & Settlements project staff including day-to-day management, training, developing and appraisal.

Please download the detailed job description to learn more about the position.

What you will bring:

• Minimum 3 years of experience from a senior level project implementation position in a humanitarian/recovery context.
• Previous experience working in complex political contexts. Significant knowledge of the Palestine context is highly desirable.
• Technical expertise in Shelter programming as well as knowledge in cash programming is highly desirable.
• Experience in emergency response program, managing housing and infrastructure projects.
• Experience in developing data management systems as well as management of construction contracts and administration.
• Have an overall understanding of the context and follow any developments that might trigger displacements.
• Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile with documented results related to the position’s responsibilities.
• Fluency in English both written and verbal. Knowledge of Arabic desirable.

What we offer:

• Duty station: Gaza, Palestine
• Contract: 12 months (Renewal is subject to performance and funds availability)
• Travel: Minimum of 30% time to NRC operational areas
• Salary/benefits: grade 8 on NRC’s salary scale, with accompanying terms and conditions
• NRC is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to diversity without distinction to age, gender, religion, ethnicity, nationality, and physical ability.
• We think outside the box, encourage ideas, and give responsibility to all employees at all levels. You will have many opportunities to be heard and take the initiative.

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Why NRC?

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee. Our 15,000 staff work in crises across 40 countries, providing life-saving and long-term assistance to millions of people every year.

NRC currently has over 3,000 staff across the Middle East dedicated to assisting people affected by conflict in Jordan, Syria, Lebanon, Iraq, Libya and Palestine. Its humanitarian interventions are based upon its programming expertise in the Core Competencies of Shelter, Education, WASH, Livelihoods and Food Security, and Information Counselling and Legal Assistance (ICLA) to vulnerable displaced people that were forced to flee.

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We are looking for people who are passionate about helping refugees and people forced to flee. Are you one of those people? If you are, NRC offers you the opportunity to:

• do demanding and professional work, often in challenging contexts.
• join a work culture that empowers every employee to share ideas and take responsibility.
• be part of a welcoming and supportive community committed to human dignity.

Learn more about NRC’s operations in Palestine here.

ABOUT US

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee. We work in crises across more than 31 countries, providing emergencies and long-term assistance to millions of people every year. We stand up for people forced to flee, advocating their rights. NORCAP, our global provider of expertise, helps improve international and local ability to prevent, prepare for, respond to and recover from crises. NRC also runs the Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre in Geneva, a global leader in reporting on and advocating for people displaced within their own country.

Employment with NRC may lead to employment in or deployment to Regions, Countries, Areas or Offices that may be host to considerable health, safety and security risks. NRC takes this very seriously and we have procedures in place to reduce known risks, but will never be able to take away all risks.

NRC is an equal opportunities employer and aims to have staffing diversity in terms of age, gender, ethnicity, nationality and physical ability.