Generic responsibilities
- Ensure adherence with NRC policies, tools, handbooks and guidelines
- Implement delegated Shelter/Wash project portfolio according to plan of action
- Day to day follow of progress in project implementation
- Prepare and develop status reports as required by management
- Ensure proper filing of documents
- 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
- Ensure representation of NRC with external stakeholders as per the role requirements
- Ensure NRC’s related activities are implemented in accordance with NRC Safe and Inclusive Programming (SIP) guidelines, policies and Syria-specific explanatory notes.
- Report any breaches/concerns, in a confidential manner, through NRC SCO reporting channels.
- Promote and secure a safe working environment for reporting concerns/breaches, and that all cases reported are processed in a confidential and sensitive manner.
- Any other tasks as assigned by the line manager.
Specific responsibilities:
- Ensure the proper follow up of rehabilitation/reconstruction works across worksites (works are aligned with the work plans, material specifications and agreed practices).
- Prepare/Review relevant technical documents (BoQs, technical drawings, scope of works...).
- Prepare and/or verify surveyed quantities by more junior staff across worksites.
- Harmonize work quality (materials specifications and implementation methods) across different worksites according to NRC technical standards.
- Solve persistent technical issues beyond the capacity of more junior staff.
- Responsible for planning & managing the implementation of Shelter & WASH needs assessments with different stakeholders, in addition to verifying the integrity of relevant outputs. This includes Rapid Needs Assessments (RNAs) & Multi-Sectoral Needs Assessments (MSNAs), as assigned by the line manager.
- Contribute to the process of updating technical tools and guideline by sharing relevant technical experience, working closely with line manager and Shelter/WASH Specialist when needed.
- Responsible for ensuring proper planning of & managing Post-Monitoring and Evaluation activities conducted by more junior staff in accordance with the Syria Country Office Monitoring & Evaluation Strategy, tools and guidelines.
- Responsible for ensuring that more junior staff are considering protection mainstreaming in various Shelter projects throughout project-cycle. All project activities will be conducted in accordance with the Protection Mainstreaming Strategy, tools and guidelines.
- Contribute to distribution of Non-Food Items (NFI).
- Lead the development of Bills of Quantities (BoQs) and monitor WASH service delivery within and outside the camps.
- Ensure quality control and direct handling and problem solving of challenges arising from the implementation of activities; this entails the supervision of day-to-day tasks assigned to concerned Technical Assistants as delegated by and in coordination with their line manager. <...[TRUNCATED]
Generic professional competencies:
- Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of (5) years of working experience in implementing and supervising Shelter and WASH projects (Eg: Schools, Bakeries, Markets, Houses, Boreholes, Water Systems, Sewer networks and solar systems for infrastructure projects, leading HKs & NFIs distribution).
- Educational degree must be an Engineering or equivalent experience required for the position.
Context related skills, knowledge and experience:
- Experience in working in complex and volatile contexts.
- Fluency in Arabic both written and verbal.
- Good level in English both written and verbal.
- Knowledge of basic computer skills & MS Office software in addition to CAD software (knowledge in other essential Engineering & Planning software is a plus).
- Knowledge of the context in Syria.
Experience with remotely managed programming is a plus.
Personal qualities
- Handling insecure environments
- Planning and delivering results
- Working with people
- Analyzing
- Communicating with impact and respect
- Coping with change
We can offer
We can offer:
- Duty station: NES Qamishli - 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 5 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 15 May 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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