Senior Shelter Associate
Core
Senior Shelter Associate providing technical guidance, coordination, and project management for shelter and infrastructure construction in emergency and urban settings for displaced populations.
Role type
Senior IC shelter and infrastructure engineer
Builds
Schools, health centres, reception centres, drainage, roadworks, and general infrastructure
Domain
Humanitarian aid / Construction / Urban planning
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Shelter needs assessment, construction project management, tender preparation, bill of quantities (BoQ) estimation, stakeholder coordination, risk management, urban planning analysis, sustainable building practices, technical evaluation of bids
Preferred skills
AutoCAD, 3D modeling (Infraworks, Civil 3D), GPS mapping, knowledge of Syria crisis context
Technologies
AutoCAD, Infraworks, Civil 3D, GPS mapping tools
Responsibilities
Assist in carrying out shelter needs assessments and gap analysis; manage daily operations of construction and infrastructure projects ensuring compliance with standards; monitor design and construction of infrastructure to confirm technical soundness and adherence to plans; draft bid documents including technical specifications and BoQs; coordinate with government authorities, NGOs, and other sectors (WASH, health, education); evaluate received bids and inspect quality of works during implementation and completion.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with supervisory duties