Shelter Project Officer Libya Benghazi

All NRC employees are expected to work in accordance with the organization’s core values: dedication, innovation, inclusivity and accountability. These attitudes and believes shall guide our actions and relationships. 

The purpose of this position is to support the implementation, monitoring, and reporting of Shelter and WASH activities in Benghazi and surrounding areas. The Officer will oversee construction and rehabilitation works, community mobilization, and ensure technical quality and compliance with NRC standards. Projects are implemented through direct modalities.

Generic Responsibilities

1. Ensure adherence to NRC policies, tools, handbooks, and guidelines.
2. Implement delegated project activities according to the plan of action.
3. Prepare and submit accurate reports and documentation as required.
4. Ensure that projects target the most vulnerable beneficiaries and are based on assessed needs.
5. Promote and share ideas for technical and programmatic improvement.
6. Ensure proper filing and archiving of project documents.

7. Integrate Safe and Inclusive Programming (SIP) principles in all Shelter activities.

8. Ensure safety, dignity, and inclusion in construction and rehabilitation works.

9. Participate in SIP-related and protection mainstreaming capacity building.

Specific Responsibilities

1. Implementation & Supervision. Facilitate and supervise construction and rehabilitation of water and sanitation facilities, shelters, provide support to solar team

2.  and community infrastructure. Monitor and ensure the quality of works conducted by contractors and skilled/unskilled laborers. Provide feedback on materials, progress, and workmanship to the line manager.

3. Community Engagement. Facilitate community mobilization, awareness sessions, and behaviour change interventions. Support and supervise the distribution of shelter, WASH, or energy-related kits ensuring accountability and transparency. Engage beneficiaries in maintenance and sustainability of completed facilities.
4. Assessments & Technical Design. Participate in needs assessments, beneficiary identification, and technical design processes (including BoQs, drawings, and SoWs). Support technical inputs for Shelter, WASH, and energy access interventions.
5. Capacity Building & Sustainability. Conduct on-site training for masons, skilled and unskilled workers, and local populations on safe construction and maintenance practices. Promote sustainability through community-based management and technical support.
6. Monitoring & Reporting. Collect and share weekly field data, including photos, distribution lists, success stories, and meeting minutes. Support project monitoring, ensuring accurate reporting on progress, challenges, and lessons learned. Ensure data accuracy and proper documentation for all activities in coordination with the M&E and IMO teams.
7. Protection and Inclusion. Ensure that all project activities uphold safety, dignity, and inclusion of beneficiaries. Support implementation of Safe and Inclusive Programming and Protection Mainstreaming across all activities. Facilitate accountability mechanisms and share community feedback with relevant teams.
8. Coordination & Collaboration. Maintain close coordination with the Shelter/WASH team, HLP staff, and Support functions. Share field observations and beneficiary feedback to improve project design and implementation.

Competencies are important in order for the employee and the organisation to deliver desired results. They are relevant for all staff and are divided into the following two categories:

1. Professional competencies 

These are skills, knowledge and experience that are important for effective performance. 

Generic professional competencies for this position: 

• Minimum 2 years of experience of working in in a humanitarian/recovery context or equivalent;
• Minimum 2 years of technical experience in WASH and/or shelter construction fields.

• Bachelor Degree or above in civil, structural engineering, water engineering, architecture or any relevant field;

• Experience of working in complex and volatile contexts;

• Technical Shelter and or WaSH and Emergency Response expertise.

• Good understanding of common water, sanitation and hygiene promotion approaches.

• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities.

• Good computer skills (MS Office, including Outlook for email). AutoCAD, WaterCAD and structural analysis & design software’s knowledge is required.

• Fluency in Arabic, both written and verbal.
• Good level of English, both written or verbal. 

Context related skills, knowledge and experience 

• Knowledge of the context in Libya;
• Experience with direct-led programming.

• Experience supervising construction and rehabilitation activities.

• Experience communicating effectively with stakeholders and communities.
• Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply for this position.

2. Behavioural competencies

These are personal qualities that influence how successful people are in their job. NRC’s Competency Framework states 12 behavioural competencies, and the following are essential for this position:

• Handling insecure environment

• Planning and delivering results

• Empowering and building trust

• Communicating with impact and respect

• Excellent Community mobilization skills.