Shelter and Rehabilitation Coordinator

9 فبراير، 2023

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Strategic orientation

• Propose and develop a sector-based strategy in accordance with SI’s policies and priorities for the intervention country.

• Propose and organize diagnostic missions in the field of S&R.

• Support the Country Director and the Deputy Country Director – Programme in the monitoring and analysis of the S&R sector and the analysis of donors’ strategies for S&R activities.

• Be the driving force for putting new S&R activities into place.

• Participate actively in programming work.

• Participate actively in the week for technical coordinators.

Relevance and quality of projects

• Confirm the relevance of any assessments carried out.

• Propose and organize evaluation missions.

• Support the program supervisor/s in setting up a technical approach and assessing the financial, human, and logistical elements of programs to be implemented.

• Approve the technical approaches and aspects of projects for S&R activities.

• Ensure that all S&R programs are implemented respecting Solidarités International annual operational strategy, technical requirements, and the criteria stipulated by financial backers.

• Ensure the relevance and consistency of S&R programs vis-à-vis the needs of the local populations.

• Ensure that the programs under his/her supervision achieve the required results.

• Ensure that works meet sustainability requirements and that established norms and standards are respected.

• Develop the S&R team capacities with techniques and new methodologies.

Coordination, technical support and operational monitoring

• Ensure that resources from the Tool Box are used correctly in the management of the S&R project cycle.

• Ensure that the planning and monitoring timetable is consolidated / validated.

• Approve the quality criteria and performance indicators of S&R programs proposed by the program managers.

• Ensure that monitoring indicators are in place and relevant.

With the coordination team, take part in the monthly review of programs (budgetary, operational, logistical…).

• Provide support and advice to the logistical service for the purchase of specific materials for S&R activity.

• Provide a technical and methodological support to program managers for the planning and implementation of

S&R activities.

• Supervise and support the shelter program managers, monitor and evaluate S&R activities implemented.

• Anticipate difficulties relating to how S&R activities are carried out and facilitate the resolution of problems linked to S&R programs

• Propose the reorientation of S&R activities according to changing context and indicators.

• Review technical documents during proposal and implementation phase for shelter activities

Capitalization

• Ensure that Solidarités International’s capitalization tools are correctly used and disseminated throughout HQ (technical unit and desks).

• Participate in the centralization and dissemination of procedures, guides and tools linked to S&R activities.

• Propose improvements to existing tools.

• Form a network of S&R experts, develop technical partnerships with other actors in this sector of the intervention zone and regularly keep the technical unit informed of this.

• In coordination with the technical unit, capitalize on the intervention methods and techniques, and on the experiences acquired by Solidarités International and other actors in this activity field.

• Ensure that handover reports are written by all program managers before the end of their contract and that these are sent to headquarters.

Personnel management

• In conjunction with HQ HR, define the prerequisites for S&R position openings and adapt existing criteria if necessary.

• Welcome and brief expatriates working on S&R programs.

• Identify training requirements within the S&R team and the resources available in the work area.

• Implement technical training in line with operational needs identified by training requirements.

• Lead workshops, coordination meetings and/or technical exchange programs.

• Evaluate and assess the performance of collaborators under his/her direct supervision.

• Actively participate in the organization of regional technical weeks and compiling reports of these work sessions.

• Supervise adherence to security regulations by personnel under his/her supervision.

Reporting / communication / representation

• Support the CD & DCDP with fundraising and the negotiation and examination of project proposals relating to his/her activity.

• Convey information to the relevant authorities on security matters or any event having a possible consequence on Solidarités International activities and the security of the teams.

• Consolidate S&R activity reports and supervise the preparation annexes linked to S&R activities for reports and/or financial donors.

• Ensure that all reports are delivered on time and in the correct format, review reports from shelter field teams

• Validate technical expertise reports.

• In conjunction with the CD & DCDP, establish and maintain a communication network and good relations with local/government authorities, financial donors’ representatives, UN agencies and other international agencies.

• Ensure that SI is represented at all meetings or forums concerning S&R activities.

• Represent the organization when asked and/or delegated to do so.

• Reply to headquarter requests regarding specific needs.

Skills

Diploma/education:

A Master’s degree in a relevant field, such as Project Management, Humanitarian Studies, International Relations is an asset.
Qualification in architecture/engineering or other related fields
Knowledge of how to identify and target beneficiaries.
Knowledge of shelter standards and practices

Previous experience:

A minimum of 5 years of field experience in humanitarian relief and/or development programs focused on emergency shelter interventions (shelter kits and NFI distributions), settlement planning, identification of beneficiaries and private and public buildings rehabilitations.
Extensive experience in the identification and targeting of beneficiaries in a complex context is a must. Ideally, the person has previous experience in identifying and targeting beneficiaries in an urban context.
Experience working in security-sensitive environments.
Prior experience in Syria or Middle East a similar context is an added advantage.

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