Senior Shelter Associate

Job Description

Title: Senior Shelter Associate

Company Name: United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Representation in Bangladesh

Vacancy: Not specific

Job Location: Cox's Bazar

Employment Status: Full-time

Educational Requirements:
∎ For G6 - 3 years relevant experience with High School Diploma; or 2 years relevant work experience with Bachelor or equivalent or higher

Experience Requirements:
∎ 2 to 3 year(s)

Job Context:
∎ Hardship Level: D
∎ Family Type: Family
∎ Family Residential location (if applicable)
∎ Grade: GS
∎ Staff Member / Affiliate Type: General Service
∎ Reason: Regular > Regular Assignment
∎ Remote work accepted: No
∎ Target Start Date: 2022-12-01-08:00
∎ The Shelter Associate provides support in carrying out comprehensive sectoral needs assessments in liaison with other relevant sectors such as protection, programme, community services, public health, WASH, administration and supply. To ensure the most effective response, both quantitative and qualitative data should be gathered on the profile/needs and living conditions of both the displaced population and host community. The incumbent will assist in the day to-day operations of all construction and general infrastructure projects within the Area of Responsibility (AoR) to ensure that works proceed as designed and comply with established standards and procedures for the full project cycle.
∎ Close and regular contact is maintained with technical and non-technical staff of shelter sector members, national and international NGOs and Government Authorities. The Shelter Associate normally reports to a more senior shelter colleague.
∎ The incumbent assists the supervisor in ensuring that shelter & infrastructure responses within the AoR evolve according to the changing nature of the situation, progressively working towards more durable solutions and drawing from sustainable local building practices and materials. S/he provides technical assistance in general infrastructure planning, design and construction monitoring.
∎ Within an urban context, it is essential that shelter responses take into consideration urban planning strategies, including an analysis of residential areas, housing affordability and availability. In addition, regardless of the context, shelter assistance should at all times minimize the risk of harm, eviction, exploitation and abuse, overcrowded living conditions, limited access to services and unhygienic conditions. Special attention must be given to the environment and low carbon approaches, attention to material selection through sustainable means to ensure a green approach to shelter delivery.

Additional Requirements:
∎ Knowledge of SPHERE standards and the ability to use basic survey equipment, digital cameras, and computer equipment. Experience in developing shelter and settlement need assessments and undertaking gap analysis for development of shelter programs.
∎ SP-CAD 3D modeling for Settlement Analysis (eg. Infraworks, Civil 3D)
∎ CO-Drafting and Documentation
∎ SP-Shelter and Infrastructure Coordination
∎ IT-Computer Assisted Design Software (e.g. AutoCAD)
∎ (Functional Skills marked with an asterisk* are essential)

Job Source: Bdjobs.com Online Job Posting.

Application Deadline: 28 Oct 2022

Company Information:
∎ 18 Oct 2022
∎ United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Representation in Bangladesh
∎ Business : International UN Refugee Agency
Humanitarian assistance


Category: NGO/Development