The purpose of a Team Leader is to manage CC project team in the Area Office under the oversight of the WASH and Shelter Project Manager to lead the day-to-day implementation of Shelter projects
Generic responsibilities
- Management of project staff.
- Implement plan of action for the portfolio of Shelter projects at area level (activities, timeline, budget allocated to each activity and project documentation).
- Day to day follow of progress in project implementation.
- Ensure compliance with NRC policies CC tools, handbooks and guidelines.
- Ensure that projects target beneficiaries most in need and explore and assess new and better ways to assist.
- Promote and share ideas for technical improvement.
- Prepare periodic progress reports and other documents, as requested by the line manager.
- Ensure capacity building of project staff and transfer key skills.
- Liaison and collaborate with relevant local authorities and stakeholders.
- Promote the rights of IDPs/returnees in line with the advocacy strategy.
Project Cycle Management (PCM) & Implementation: As delegated by line-manager (Project Manager), responsible for the successful implementation of all Shelter projects delivered through direct modalities throughout the full project cycle. This includes, but not limited to Oversee the rollout and implementation of Shelter activities in the project sites.
- Follow up on the procurement process initiated by the line-managed staff, ensuring the quality of the technical documentation related to the procurement.
- Conduct spot checks visits for the assigned activities and follow up on all notes related to the activities generated by the line manager.
- Prepare the Weekly Workplan and Movement plan and make sure that all staff is working according to it.
- Manage Shelter Project Officers by allocating and supervising the workload for all the activities, provide feedback and performance reports, contribute to increase the performance of the team, solve the problems related to target achievement and performance, including planning and justifying need of extra resources.
- Ensure the adequate filing of all the relevant Shelter projects documentation according to the filing tree.
- Generic competencies for this position:
- Bachelor’s degree in related field required (Civil, Water and Environmental Engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, architecture, or similar).
- Minimum of 2 years of experience from working within technical expertise area in a humanitarian/ recovery context .
- Experience from working within the technical expertise area (Shelter) in a humanitarian/ recovery context.
- Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts.
- Fluency in English and Arabic, both written and verbal;
- Experience of working in complex and volatile contexts.
- Proven experience in contributing to community level shelter and settlement interventions, integrating community engagement and technically informed design.
- Experience in staff management, including contingent workers.
- Technical Shelter and Emergency Response expertise.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications, mainly Word and Excel
- Proficient in AutoCAD or any similar Applications for drawing.
- Familiarity with structural design software, GIS and other related software.
Personal qualities
These are personal qualities that influence how successful people are in their job. NRC’s Competency
Framework states 12 behavioral competencies, and the following are essential for this position:
- Handling insecure environments
- Managing resources to optimize results
- Empowering and building trust
- Managing performance and development
- Planning and delivering results
- Build meaningful relations
- Empower people
- Deliver results
- Act with integrity
We can offer
We can offer:
- Duty station: NES Raqqa - Syria
- Contract: Fixed-term Employment Contract until the end of December 2026, renewable based on the need, satisfactory performance, and availability of funding
- Salary/benefits: Grade 6 of NRC's salary scale (NRC Grade profile)
- NRC is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity without distinction to age, gender, religion, ethnicity, nationality, or 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.
Important information about the application process:
- This position is open to internal and External candidates.
- All interested candidates matching the profile are welcome to apply.
- When creating your profile, include your full name as given on your national identification card. Complete all the system-required fields for experience, employment history, and education.
- Candidates who do not provide complete and detailed information in the online application form may not be considered.
- The application deadline is 02 June 2026.
- Submit your application and CV in English, taking care to attach your latest CV.
- We receive many applications for each vacant position, and so only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- Applications that do not meet the minimum standards in terms of experience or qualifications will generally not be considered.
- Unsolicited applications not related to this specific job advertisement will not be considered.
Learn more about NRC's operations in Syria Here
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