Shelter Project Manager Non-profit Jobs – Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)

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Job Title:             Shelter Project Manager
Organisation: Norwegian
Refugee Council (NRC)
Duty Station:  Uganda
About NRC:
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a non-governmental, humanitarian
organization with 60 years of experience in helping to create a safer and more
dignified life for refugees and internally displaced people. NRC advocates for
the rights of displaced populations and offers assistance within the shelter,
education, emergency food security, legal assistance, and water, sanitation and
hygiene sectors.
Job Summary: The Shelter
Project Manager will support the Norwegian Refugee Council in implementing the
delegated Shelter project portfolio in West Nile Uganda, based in Yumbe.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:  
  • Line management for shelter project staff
  • Adherence to NRC policies, guidance and
    procedures
  • Actively contribute to the development of
    Country, Area and Shelter strategies, initiate and participate in the
    development of relevant Shelter projects
  • The Shelter Project Manager will
    coordinate and manage Shelter project implementation (activities, budget
    and project documentation) in line with proposals, strategies and donor
    requirements
  • The incumbent will also implement
    technical direction and ensure high technical quality of projects
  • Prepare and submit regular progress
    reports to the Area Manager and the Head of Programmes
  • Ensure that projects target beneficiaries
    most in need of protection, explore and asses new and better ways to
    assist



  • Develop and manage project budget and
    coordinate across other projects
  • Ensure capacity building of project staff
    and transfer key skills
  • Work closely with and collaborate with
    relevant local authorities and other key stakeholders
  • Promote the rights of refugees in line
    with the advocacy strategy
  • Start-up start activities in new
    settlement of Omugo in Arua District
  • The incumbent will coordinate with other
    state holders on ground
  • The Shelter Project Manager will also
    devise practical solutions to deliver fast shelter to the new arrivals
  • Be able to source for local materials
    required for shelter
  • Work in liaison with contractors and
    provide effective supervision of the works of the contractors
  • Coordinate with local authorities and
    refugee leaders
  • Conduct community meetings to mobilize
    local labour for construction.
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
  • The applicant for the Norwegian Refugee
    Council (NRC) Shelter Project Manager job opportunity should hold a
    Bachelor’s degree in Civil engineering / construction
  • At least three years of experience from a
    senior level project implementation position in a humanitarian context
  • Technical Shelter expertise
  • Documented results related to the
    position’s responsibilities
  • Knowledge about own leadership
    skills/profile
  • Fluency in English, both written and
    verbal
  • Possess a clean and valid driver’s license
  • Personal Qualities: Planning
    and delivering results, Coping with change , Working with people ,
    Handling insecure environments
How to Apply:
All interested and qualified Ugandan candidates who wish to join one of
the world’s leading relief organisations, Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)
should apply by visiting the web link below.
Deadline: 28th August 2017
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