ROLE PURPOSE:
The Shelter Assistant will be based primarily in Save the Children's office in Ukraine / Dnipro and will manage the day-to-day implementation of components of Save the Children's shelter activities in the Ukraine / East area. The position will hold frequent field visits as per the job requirements.
The Shelter Assistant will be expected to present SCI at a field level. S/he will be responsible for ensuring that all SCI Shelter activities assigned to him/her are done in accordance with Save the Children’s policies and applicable standards. The role is required in order to ensure the technical quality of the Shelter programming at the field level.
The Shelter Assistant will be responsible for conducting technical assessments, technical monitoring and supervision, and providing technical advice to beneficiaries and communities.
The Shelter Assistant will ensure that all aspects of work are undertaken in accordance with Save the Children’s Policies.
In the event of an additional humanitarian emergency, the role holder will be expected to work outside the normal role profile and be able to vary working hours accordingly.
KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:
Programmed implementation/management

• Conduct Area Office-level needs assessment. This includes – but not limited to - Rapid Needs Assessments (RNAs), Multi-Sector Needs Assessments (MSNAs), Detailed/Sectoral Assessments, and construction assessments
• Conduct technical assessments of existing Shelters, collective centers, hospitals and other premises.
• Develop Bills of Quantities (BOQ) and cost estimates including material, labor and transportation requirements for all Shelter related works.
• Prepare technical drawings, where required.
• Manage and plan a construction project.
• Prepare Bill of Quantities for all construction relevant projects as well as prepare Scope of work
• Survey a construction site, give a description about how would like to complete the project and its consequences.
• Solve the construction problems efficiently.
• Provide quality control and quality assurance to make sure that the purposes of the project are achieved.
• Make sure that the entire safety rules related to construction work are observed.
• Support all technical aspects of quality control.
• Conduct regular visits to beneficiaries.
• Attend and support distributions if needed
• Provide daily/weekly reports, as requested.

Programmed design/development

• Contribute to the monitoring and evaluation of activities by collecting appropriate data from selected beneficiaries, using pre-made questionnaires.
• Conduct regular site visits to supervise and/or monitor progress and quality.
• Conduct Post Distribution Monitoring.
• Conduct awareness sessions on Save the Children’s Feedback Mechanism System and encourage its use. General
• Comply with Save the Children policies and practice with respect to child protection, code of conduct, health and safety, equal opportunities and other relevant policies and procedures.
• Perform such other responsibilities as agreed with your line management.

Generic professional competencies:

• Minimum 2 years of experience in construction, engineering, architecture or another technical equivalent.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in civil engineering, structural engineering, architecture or another technical equivalent.
• Experience working in Ukraine, preferably in the eastern part.
• Experience in construction (water supply, sanitation and hygiene, repairs), work with beneficiaries, as well as emergency response.

Knowledge of English, both written and spoken, is an advantage.
SKILLS AND BEHAVIOURS (SCI Values in Practice):
Accountability:

• Holds self-accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values.
• Holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities - giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved.
• Creates a managerial environment to lead, enable and maintain our culture of child safeguarding.

Ambition:

• Sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves and their team, takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages their team to do the same
• Future orientated, thinks strategically and on a global scale

Collaboration:

• Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to; builds and maintains effective relationships with colleagues, Members and external partners and supporters
• Works collaboratively to achieve shared goals and thrives on diversity of people and perspectives; knows when to lead and when to follow and how to ensure effective cross-boundary working.
• Communicates clearly and confidently with others to engage and influence; promotes dialogue and ensures timely and appropriate messages, building confidence and trust.
• Invests time and energy to actively develop self and others to help realize their full potential, and to build the organization’s capability for the future.

Creativity:

• Applies the required technical and professional expertise to the highest standards; promotes and shares best practice within and outside the organization.
• Develops and implements innovative solutions to adapt and succeed in ever-changing and uncertain global and working environments.
• Takes effective, considered and timely decisions by gathering and evaluating relevant information from within or outside the organization.

Integrity:

• Honest, encourages openness and transparency, builds trust and confidence.
• Displays consistent excellent judgement

QUALIFICATION:

• Bachelor's degree in one of the following fields: Civil and Industrial Engineering, Architecture and Urban Planning or other field related to construction

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
Essential

• Extended work experience (2 years' experience minimum).
• Experience in an international and local NGOs (especially during the emergency phase).
• Experience in working on shelter and construction/rehabilitation projects in emergencies and post emergencies.
• Computer knowledge (proficient in word, excel and preferably Auto CAD).
• Ability to write weekly and monthly report.
• Excellent contact and diplomacy to manage relationship in tensed situation.
• Experience in community mobilization and conducting outreach activities.
• Ability to take initiative where appropriate to deal with difficulties encountered in daily work.
• Ability to adapt or change priorities according to the changing situation within a mission or the organization itself.
• Ability to maintain consistent high standards of professional behavior and achievement when working independently and as part of a team.
• Well organized.
• Able to manage stress and pressure.
• Strong awareness of safety and security and commitment to following the S&S direction of SCI.
• Commitment to and understanding of SC aims, values and principles including rights-based approaches. Desirable
• English skilled (fluent in speaking and writing) will be an advantage.

Additional job responsibilities
The duties and responsibilities as set out above are not exhaustive and the role holder may be required to carry out additional duties within reasonableness of their level of skills and experience.
Equal Opportunities
The post holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the SCI Equal Opportunities and Diversity policies and procedures.
Child Safeguarding :
We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.
Health and Safety
The post holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with SCI Health and Safety policies and procedures.