Shelter NFI Field Support Assistant

Job Description

Overview of position Working under the supervision of the Programme Manager –Shelter/NFI, the incumbent will support the planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of Shelter and infrastructure-related AA activities, including pre-trigger preparedness actions and post-trigger rapid follow-up, in close coordination with programme teams, procurement/logistics, and partners

Role Objectives

• Facilitate inclusive community engagement for ECHO AA Shelter/NFI activities at field level, ensuring meaningful participation of women, men, girls, boys, older persons and persons with disabilities before, during and after interventions.
• Support early-warning communication and preparedness messaging in coordination with community leaders and structures, including dissemination of trigger-related information and key actions households should take.
• Support the identification, verification and/or registration of targeted households in line with AA targeting criteria; assist in compiling beneficiary lists and ensuring data confidentiality and informed consent.
• Support in conducting Shelter/NFI needs and rapid assessments using standard tools (including KIIs/FGDs where required) before and after trigger activation.
• Support the organization of distributions and/or services including crowd management, beneficiary guidance, and post-distribution monitoring (PDM) as assigned.
• Manage, supervise and coordinate community volunteers and community structures (e.g., Shelter Committees) in AA locations of intervention.
• Support community communication and feedback processes for AA activities, including sensitization sessions, referral of complaints through established feedback mechanisms, and documentation of AAP actions taken.
• Support collection, transcription/translation and reporting of field information, success stories and qualitative evidence (audio/visual content) for programme reporting and learning.
• Organize and maintain accurate records of field activities (attendance sheets, photos, distribution documents, assessment forms, minutes of meetings) and share them upon request.
• Identify and promptly report operational challenges, protection concerns and implementation risks (including access, security, weather and community tensions) to the supervisor and propose practical mitigation measures.
• Submit daily, weekly and monthly reports on time using standard formats and contribute to data quality checks as required.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisors within the unit.

Project Reporting

This role will work under the supervision of the Programme Manager –Shelter/NFI

Key Competencies

• Certificate or diploma or degree in social sciences, statistics, business, economics or any relevant field with excellent knowledge of field operations & community engagement with a minimum 2 years of experience in similar capacity, preferably within the humanitarian or development fields.
• Excellent knowledge of working with Microsoft Office suite, including Excel, Word, Power Point.
• Knowledge of working with mobile data collection apps such as Kobo & ODK.
• Minimum knowledge of humanitarian shelter / NFI programming is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of participatory methods & community engagement approaches.
• Ability to work quickly & accurately & pay attention to details.
• An understanding of data confidentiality issues.
• Ability to multitask, excellent organizational & administrative skills.
• Willingness to assist efficiently in a very busy environment.
• Ability to meet deadlines & work under pressure.
• Ability to stay in high risk areas for prolonged duration with remote management from supervisors.
• Ability to present clear & concise information & good written & verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively & harmoniously with colleagues from varied cultures & professional backgrounds.
• Working with data collection tools. Kobo ODK.
• Working with Microsoft Office.
• Capacity to carry out focused group discussions & assessments in deep field locations.
• Fluency in English language is required (oral & written).
• Working Knowledge of Hausa or Kanuri
• Respects & promotes individual & cultural differences.
• Maintains high ethical standards & acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles / rules & standards of conduct.
• Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent & committed manner & exercises careful judgment in meeting day to day challenges.
• Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
• Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected & fairly treated.
• Develops & promotes effective collaboration within & across units to achieve shared goals & optimize results.
• Produces & delivers quality results in a service oriented & timely manner. Is action oriented & committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
• Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge & innovate.
• Takes ownership for achieving the organization’s priorities & assumes responsibility for own actions & delegated work.
• Encourages & contributes to clear & open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring & motivational way.
• Provides a clear sense of direction, leads by example & demonstrates the ability to carry out the organization’s vision.
• Assists others to realize & develop their leadership & professional potential.
• Creates an enabling environment where staff can contribute their best & develop their potential.
• Promotes shared values & creates an atmosphere of trust & honesty.
• Works strategically to realize the organization’s goals & communicates a clear strategic direction.
• Leads with humility & shows openness to acknowledging own shortcomings.

Team Management

This role has no team management responsibility.

Further Information

• Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply
• Note Successful candidate for this role will cover Dikwa and Ngala

How to Apply

https://app.tayohr.io/jobs/detail/vac-55011-shelter-nfi-field-support-assistant-53730