Job ID
44396
Job Title
Shelter officer
To work for
Solidarites International
Country
Syria
City
Hamah
Field of Work
Operations
Job Type
Full time
Military service
Not Specified
Minimum Education Level
Baccalaureate
Responsibilities
List of main tasks:
Set-up and operational monitoring
• Under the supervision of the Supervisor he/she refers to, the Shelter officer takes part in logistical and
administrative organization and the planning and preparation of SI Shelter activities
• Ensure the construction and/or the maintenance of construction work using Solidarités International tools (in
particular):
o Take part in the identification of sites where work is to be carried out
o Carry out technical assessments of identified sites and make recommendations for appropriate
tailored interventions
o Recruit and train the workforce and daily workers
o Carry out work according to technical guidelines and estimates
o Respect deadlines established with his/her program manager
• Supervise operational teams, contractors and communities, and ensure the best use of available resources
• Organize, plan and supervise community participation
• Anticipate any problems associated with the management of his/her activity and propose solutions to avoid them
• Manage the supply of worksite materials as instructed by the Supervisor and by collaborating with the logistics
department
• Report to the Supervisor on the state of decentralized stock (‘field’ stock) on his/her sites.
• Take part to the evaluation of the technical competence of contractors
• Respect Solidarités administrative procedures before, during and after each work project
• Establish safety and security measures for each activity and ensure that these rules are respected by the workforce
under his/ her supervision and by the population
• Provide training to all relevant beneficiaries (daily labourers and/or beneficiaries) to ensure the safe and
appropriate use of facilities installed.
Reporting/communication /representation
• Keep his/her monitoring tools and files archived in the Solidarités office, accessible to his/her Supervisor and/or
project manager
• Take part in the drafting of project progress reports under the supervision of the supervisor and Deputy Shelter
program manager
• Take part in seminars and workshops related to the carrying-out of activities and to project objectives
• Report to the Supervisor regarding the development of activities and specific tasks that he/she has been assigned,
any problems encountered and the quality of relations with the beneficiaries
• Report back all information or problems linked to his/her activity, Solidarités programs or safety issues
• Make sure that the security rules are perfectly well known understood and followed by the daily workers.
• Listen to the local population and authorities in order to identify any needs, complaints, or major events which
could affect the activities of Solidarités
• Analyze the humanitarian situation by taking into account protection issues/Do No Harm to the population
• Take part in lessons learnt workshops and other program evaluation activities.
• Collaborate with local authorities and administration
The above list is a non-exhaustive one, nor limitative. You could be asked other responsibilities and tasks within
the framework of your job on demand of the Shelter Program Manager.
Set-up and operational monitoring
• Under the supervision of the Supervisor he/she refers to, the Shelter officer takes part in logistical and
administrative organization and the planning and preparation of SI Shelter activities
• Ensure the construction and/or the maintenance of construction work using Solidarités International tools (in
particular):
o Take part in the identification of sites where work is to be carried out
o Carry out technical assessments of identified sites and make recommendations for appropriate
tailored interventions
o Recruit and train the workforce and daily workers
o Carry out work according to technical guidelines and estimates
o Respect deadlines established with his/her program manager
• Supervise operational teams, contractors and communities, and ensure the best use of available resources
• Organize, plan and supervise community participation
• Anticipate any problems associated with the management of his/her activity and propose solutions to avoid them
• Manage the supply of worksite materials as instructed by the Supervisor and by collaborating with the logistics
department
• Report to the Supervisor on the state of decentralized stock (‘field’ stock) on his/her sites.
• Take part to the evaluation of the technical competence of contractors
• Respect Solidarités administrative procedures before, during and after each work project
• Establish safety and security measures for each activity and ensure that these rules are respected by the workforce
under his/ her supervision and by the population
• Provide training to all relevant beneficiaries (daily labourers and/or beneficiaries) to ensure the safe and
appropriate use of facilities installed.
Reporting/communication /representation
• Keep his/her monitoring tools and files archived in the Solidarités office, accessible to his/her Supervisor and/or
project manager
• Take part in the drafting of project progress reports under the supervision of the supervisor and Deputy Shelter
program manager
• Take part in seminars and workshops related to the carrying-out of activities and to project objectives
• Report to the Supervisor regarding the development of activities and specific tasks that he/she has been assigned,
any problems encountered and the quality of relations with the beneficiaries
• Report back all information or problems linked to his/her activity, Solidarités programs or safety issues
• Make sure that the security rules are perfectly well known understood and followed by the daily workers.
• Listen to the local population and authorities in order to identify any needs, complaints, or major events which
could affect the activities of Solidarités
• Analyze the humanitarian situation by taking into account protection issues/Do No Harm to the population
• Take part in lessons learnt workshops and other program evaluation activities.
• Collaborate with local authorities and administration
The above list is a non-exhaustive one, nor limitative. You could be asked other responsibilities and tasks within
the framework of your job on demand of the Shelter Program Manager.
Qualifications
Requirements of the position:
Degree or diploma in civil engineering, architecture, environmental engineering or a related technical field, or relevant
experience in shelter or construction projects
• Has experience in managing daily workers, suppliers, contractors and good with teamwork.
• Has 2 years minimum (4 years better) experience in supervising construction works from the designing to the
implementation phase until the completion phase.
• Has experience in Shelter rehabilitation project, NFI distribution and winterization response.
• Knows how to do technical assessments, and familiar with AutoCAD.
• Has experience in doing community participation and engagement to inform them throughout the project.
• Has experience in the humanitarian sector.
• Good level in English preferred.
Degree or diploma in civil engineering, architecture, environmental engineering or a related technical field, or relevant
experience in shelter or construction projects
• Has experience in managing daily workers, suppliers, contractors and good with teamwork.
• Has 2 years minimum (4 years better) experience in supervising construction works from the designing to the
implementation phase until the completion phase.
• Has experience in Shelter rehabilitation project, NFI distribution and winterization response.
• Knows how to do technical assessments, and familiar with AutoCAD.
• Has experience in doing community participation and engagement to inform them throughout the project.
• Has experience in the humanitarian sector.
• Good level in English preferred.
Specific Vacancy Requirements
Interested candidates must apply using the following link. Please copy and paste it into your browser.
https://ee-eu.kobotoolbox.org/x/owDmS6nE
https://ee-eu.kobotoolbox.org/x/owDmS6nE
Salary and Benefits
SI will offer a monthly salary of 980 USD, along with a comprehensive benefits package.
About us
SOLIDARITES INTERNATIONAL (SI) is an international humanitarian aid association which, since more than 40 years, has been providing assistance to populations affected by armed conflicts and natural disasters by meeting their basic needs for food, water and shelter. Particularly committed to the fight against diseases linked to unsafe water, the leading cause of death in the world, SI's interventions provide expertise in the field of access to drinking water, sanitation and hygiene promotion, but also in the essential area of food security and livelihoods. Present in 26 countries, the SI teams – 3200 people in total, made up of expatriates, national staff, permanent staff at HQ, and a few volunteers - intervene with professionalism and commitment while respecting cultural norms.
Required employees number
1
Posted On
Sep 08, 2025
Expiry Date
Oct 08, 2025
CV Language
English
