Shelter Technical Assistant-Engineering Jordan Azraq Camps Area

4 weeks ago


Al Azraq, Jordan Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) Full time
"All NRC employees are expected to work in accordance with the organization's core values: dedication, innovation, inclusivity and accountability. These attitudes and beliefs shall guide our actions and relationships.


The Technical Camp Shelter Assistant is responsible for the design, planning and construction tasks related to maintenance of camp infrastructure and general construction activities inside the camp.


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

Roles and Responsibilities

The following is a brief description of the role.

Generic responsibilities

These responsibilities shall be the same for all positions with the same title. The responsibilities shall be short and essential. Details belong in the Work- and Professional Development Plan.

Adhere to NRC policies, tools, handbooks, and guidelines.
Assist a range of support with the implementation of the CC portfolio according to plan of action.
Implements in dependently procedures and activities within own function or core competency as delegated.
Responsible for organizing and delivery of tasks in line with priorities and standards.

Develop and maintain knowledge of the specialist area of work in which technical assistance and support is being provided, to be most effective in supporting the team.

Use initiative in day-to-day problem solving in line with agreed procedures, priorities, and standards for the area of work.

Prepare and develop status reports as required by management.
Ensure proper filing of documents.
Promote and share ideas for improvement in your area of expertise.

Specific responsibilities


These responsibilities shall be adapted to the particularities of the job location and context, phase of operation, strategic focus, and type of program intervention.

This section shall be revised whenever a new employee is hired or the context changes significantly. The line manager drafts the specific responsibilities and sends them to his/her line manager for approval.

Determines engineering requirements by conducting inspections and analytical tests; analyzing and synthesizing data; maintaining control charts.

Resolves engineering problems by collecting and analyzing information; researching, analyzing, adapting, and modifying engineering techniques; recommending solutions; preparing drawings, schematics, and diagrams; evaluating components, materials, and suppliers; resolving design integration issues; developing specifications and safety standards; performing installations.

Maintains project team accomplishments by communicating essential information; coordinating actions; obtaining expert input; reviewing open issues and action items; contributing information to team meeting sand reports; escalating project completion impediments.

Maintainsand improves qualityresults by completing quality assurance tests; following standards; studying, evaluating, and re-designing processes; implementing changes.
Participating in project planning by calculating the required manpower, time, tools, materials, .... etc.
Preparing daily, weekly, progress and final reports, and making sure that all the related files are well documented.

Design culverts, roads, buildings, shelters, and any other type of infrastructure works based on the required and requested standards and specifications and following up with the contractor on the implantation process and work plan.

Following up with contractor on the infrastructure work activities and preparing progress and Fina reports.
Working on shelter construction project, and following up with the laborers, suppliers, and other teams.

Supporting design projects, including the preparation and review of technical drawings, schematics, and diagrams(including using compute raided drafting (Auto-Cad), developing clear specifications, Bills of Quantities and Scope of Works, and work plan as required.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office suits plus engineering design software including but not limited to: PROKON and AutoCAD.
Execute Field Assessments and quality Control of cases.
Reporting all requested activities on a weekly and monthly basis.

Critical Interfaces

By interfaces, NRC means processes and projects that are interlinked with other departments/units or persons.

Relevant interfaces for this position are:
Relevant core competency implementation staff
Support teams, Finance, HR, Admin and Logistics
Protection staff
M&E department
Communications staff

Scale and scope of position.

Staff:0

Stakeholders:
UNHCR,ING
Os Budgets: 0

Information:
Daily work progress report.

Competencies

Competencies are important for the employee and the organization to deliver desired results.

They are relevant for all staff and are divided into the following two categories:

Professional competencies:
These are skills, knowledge and experience that are important for effective performance.

Generic Professional competencies:
Previous experience in working in complex and volatile contexts.
Documented results related to the position's responsibilities.
Very Good English Language level (Business English is a plus)
Designing and planning skills

Context/ Specific skills, knowledge and experience:

Qualification requirement:
Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or equivalent.

Years of Experience: 2

1- Two year experience of working in Structural Design activities

2- Previous Experience in surveying work.

Behavioural competencies:
These are personal qualities that influence how successful people are in their job.

NRC's Competency Framework states 12 behavioral competencies, the following are essential for this position:

Planning and delivering results.
Working with people
Analyzing
Managing resources to optimize results.
Empowering and building trust

  • Performance Management
The employee will be accountable for the responsibilities and the competencies, in accordance with the NRC Performance Management Manual.

The following documents will be used for performance reviews:

The Job Description
The work and Development Plan
The NRC Competency Framework

Important information about the application process

This position is open to candidates who have the legal right to work in Jordan. Please note that we are unable to provide work permits or visa sponsorships for this position.
We invite applications from all candidates who meet this criteria. Please ensure you attach copies of your academic and professional certificates.
Applicants are only considered if applying using the following link:

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