Shelter Cluster Technical Advisor Palestine Jerusalem

**What we are looking for:**

An experienced shelter professional to support the cluster team in guiding shelter agencies in the development and implementation of shelter programming, to provide safe and resilient shelter solutions. They will ensure that solutions are in line with global standards and best practice. The position holder will coordinate the Technical Working Groups (TWGs), which are created on a needs-basis to address specific issues related to shelter programming, currently there is Emergency Damage Assessment TWG, Cash Market Monitoring TWG, Transitional Shelter Assistance TWG and a new joint technical working group with site management covering topics at site level. Additionally, they will assist in identifying and building relationships with key humanitarian partners for the shelter response, such as national and provincial authorities or technical experts.

**What you will do:**

- Ensure that the shelter response is informed by appropriate relevant Technical Standards, including among others Sphere, and good practice, chairing the Technical Working Groups (TWGs), while promoting the involvement of all stakeholders.
- Conduct field visits in coordination with SC partners to programme areas and affected communities, which should be used to identify emerging technical issues and trends at field level and document this information so that it can influence discussions at national level. (when possible).
- Supervise two seconded technical coordinators/advisors
- Alongside the Shelter Cluster coordinators contribute to the development and continuous updating of a SC Strategy in a consultative process with SC partners, including the local government, and ensure that the shelter response is driven by this strategy.
- Identify and categorise existing shelter typologies, in order to design appropriate solutions in close collaboration with Shelter Coordinators.
- Liaise and collaborate with relevant local authorities and other key stakeholders.
- Ensure appropriate collaboration with the shelter response-related clusters of site management, Early Recovery, Education, Health, Protection, and WASH in the work of the Shelter Cluster.
- Coordinate the integration of cross-cutting issues in the work of the Shelter Cluster, including HLP, age, gender, and diversity.
- Lead/co-lead the joint technical working group with Site Management Cluster.

Please download the detailed job description to learn more about the position.

**What you will bring:**

- **Advanced University Degree (Master’s/ MPhil**) in Civil/Structural/Architectural Engineering or another relevant field.
- **Minimum 5 years of Professional Experience** in Shelter, Non-Food Items, at a managerial level in emergency and conflict and post conflict environments.
- Has experience within the **humanitarian architecture (cluster system) and with humanitarian appeals, humanitarian response plans and common humanitarian funds.**
- Good knowledge of **shelter-related technical guidelines and international standards, including Sphere.**
- Sound technical **knowledge and experience on traditional architecture materials, construction methods, and resilient construction techniques.**
- **Proficiency in computer applications** (MS Word, Excel) and knowledge of CAD software is required. Skills in graphic design (Adobe Suite) software is desirable.
- Knowledge of **Palestine context.**
- Ability to work under stressful conditions, meet short deadlines and travel extensively at short notice to support field operations.
- Completion of the Shelter Cluster Coordination Training Programme (IFRC/UNHCR) and/or the Shelter and Settlements in Emergencies Training is highly desirable.
- Knowledge of Arabic and experience working in Palestine or comparable humanitarian contexts in the Middle East is highly desirable.
- Experience from working in **complex and volatile contexts**.
- Excellent **advocacy and representation skills** including the ability to develop strong interpersonal relationships to facilitate communication within the cluster.
- Able to work under **extreme pressure** and good at **timely decision making**.

**What we offer:**

- Duty station: Amman, Jordan
- Contract: 12 months (Renewal is subject to performance and funds availability)
- Travel: Approx. 50% to NRC Palestine field locations
- Salary/benefits: grade 9 on NRC’s salary scale
- NRC is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to diversity without distinction to age, gender, religion, ethnicity, nationality, and 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.

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