UN High Commissioner for Refugees
This position is advertised open to Group 1, Group 2, and external applicants.
All interested applicants who meets the minimum requirements are kindly requested to apply
Functional competencies:
Shelter and Settlement Implementation Shelter and Settlement Technical Guidelines and Standards Site Monitoring Systems & Tools Civil Engineering and Architecture
Technical Guidance
- Assist in carrying out shelter needs assessments while liaising with other relevant sectors such as protection, programme, community services, WASH, administration and supply.
- Work with the relevant stakeholders to ensure that the shelter beneficiary selection process prioritises the needs of the most vulnerable Persons of Concern (PoC).
- Assist the supervisor in developing and updating shelter strategies to reflect evolving situations and ensure alignment with national and global level policies and guidelines including: Global Compact on Refugees, Sustainable Development Goals, Relevant Global Strategies and Policies.
- Provide support in the daily management of all construction and infrastructure projects within the AoR ensuring that works are carried out in compliance to established UNHCR and national standards/best practices for the full project cycle.
- Follow up the design and construction of infrastructure (schools, health centres, reception centres, drainage and roadworks etc) to confirm these are approved by the relevant authorities, technically sound, supplemented with accurate drawings, detailed BQs and specifications and implemented according to plans, completed within designated timelines, budget and ensure that this information is shared with relevant colleagues.
- Work closely with other relevant sectors such as WASH, education and health so that shelter and infrastructure implementation is synchronised and coordinated.
- Assist implementing partners on sound technical shelter and settlement issues while ensuring compliance with national and global standards, national and operational strategies and guidance.
Coordination
- Provide technical support in the field of shelter, construction and infrastructure development within the AoR to best meet the needs of PoC.
- Assist in coordination and management of UNHCR’s shelter and infrastructure interventions in a timely, cost-effective, inter-sectoral manner. Work with the government and relevant authorities and counterparts to ensure strong coordination and partnership.
- Participate, as technical focal point within the AoR for shelter/infrastructure, in coordination meetings with various stakeholders including Government counterparts to ensure UNHCR’s interests and those of the PoC are adequately reflected and disseminate information to all stakeholders in a timely, efficient manner.
Collaboration
- Assist Programme in reviewing technical components of the Project Partnership Agreements that contain any construction and infrastructure projects.
- Actively work with Programme as a member of the Multi-Functional Team in the Operation and regularly participate in multi-sectoral activities to ensure protection and assistance needs of the population are met.
- Provide support in the preparation of bid documents for all construction and infrastructure projects including technical specifications, BoQs, drawings, etc.
- Assist in the technical evaluation of received bids as well as in the review/inspection of the quality of shelter and infrastructure products/works.
- Perform other related duties as required
This position is based in the Mosul, Iraq. Under the supervision of the Head of Office (P4), and the technical/functional supervision by the Head of Technical Unit, the Shelter Associate will coordinate and support the implementation of the construction of the Mosul UN Integrated Compound. In addition, the Shelter Associate will support with the technical assessments for the current and planned infrastructure projects implemented by SO Mosul in the Nineveh province. The candidate must have considerable experience in dealing with contractors, monitoring the project implementations, as well as with partners and other stakeholders to collect information, monitor programme activities in project sites. Besides, the candidate will work under functional supervision of technical unit and will be required to work with other units and sections within the organization. Proven awareness of the security, safety, environment, weather, and all contractual risks which may impact the expected project delivery is required. The candidate should have previous working experience in a demanding environment, technologically savvy and capable of multi-tasking.
Knowledge of English and Arabic Language is essential.
How to apply
How to apply:
Interested applicants should submit their application:
- Internal staff > MSRP self-service > career
- Group II vetted candidate > by using the link shared by HR team > MSRP self-service > career
- External applicant > UNHCR career portal https://public.msrp.unhcr.org/psp/RAHRPRDX/EMPLOYEE/HR/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_APP_SCHJOB.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=2&JobOpeningId=38918&PostingSeq=1
Additional Information:
- Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Important Notes:
- Please update all academic and professional experiences before submitting applications (guidance notes are attached for ease reference).
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend an eliminatory written test, only successful candidates in the test will be invited for an oral interview.
- Please note that UNHCR does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview, meeting, travelling, processing, training or any other fees).
- The UNHCR workforce consists of many diverse nationalities, cultures, languages and opinions. UNHCR seeks to sustain and strengthen this diversity to ensure equal opportunities as well as an inclusive working environment for its entire workforce.
- Applications are encouraged from all qualified candidates without distinction on grounds of race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation and gender identity.
- Please note that offline application or application by email will not be accepted.
- Recruitment as a UNHCR staff member and engagement under a UNHCR affiliate scheme or as an intern is subject to proof of vaccination against Covid-19.
- Should you face any technical problems, please reach out to HR team by ( Iraq HR – [email protected]) within the widow period of the vacancy notice.