Overview of position
The European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations (ECHO) Anticipatory Action (AA) project aims to reduce the impact of predictable shocks (e.g., seasonal flooding and related displacement risks) on vulnerable households and host communities through timely, trigger-based assistance and preparedness measures. The project prioritizes early action to protect lives, preserve shelter conditions and assets, and strengthen community resilience by supporting anticipatory shelter/NFI assistance, rapid minor repairs and reinforcement works, and light community mitigation interventions aligned with agreed early-warning thresholds and contingency plans.
In Adamawa and Borno States, our client implements anticipatory action interventions that improve household safety and reduce exposure to hazards through technically sound, context-appropriate solutions, coordinated with State authorities, Local Government Areas (LGAs), and community structures.
Working under the supervision of the Programme Manager –Shelter/NFI, the incumbent will support the planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of Shelter and infrastructure-related AA activities, including pre-trigger preparedness actions and post-trigger rapid follow-up, in close coordination with programme teams, procurement/logistics, and partners.
Role objectives
- Support the implementation of shelter and infrastructure activities under the ECHO Anticipatory Action (AA) project, including household shelter reinforcement, minor repairs, and small-scale community mitigation works.
- Support preparedness planning, including participation in contingency planning, site mapping, and pre-trigger readiness activities in coordination with programme teams and community structures.
- Assist in conducting rapid technical field assessments, site selection, and feasibility checks for AA interventions across targeted locations, before and after activation of triggers.
- Support preparation of material requests; verify technical specifications; and confirm quality and quantity of supplies and works delivered by contractors and vendors, in line with our client standards and donor requirement
- Assist in developing basic technical layouts, measurements, bills of quantities (BoQs), sketches, and simple work plans for planned shelter and mitigation works.
- Conduct basic measurements, setting-out exercises, and site demarcation to guide safe and accurate implementation of works.
- Monitor site-level works to ensure compliance with approved designs, safety standards, Sphere standards, and our client quality expectations; and immediately flag any non-compliance or safety risks.
- Support beneficiary and community engagement processes, including community mobilization, sensitization on safe construction practices, and collection of feedback/complaints through established mechanisms.
- Coordinate closely with field operations, MEAL, and protection colleagues to support accountable, inclusive delivery (including do-no-harm and safe referral pathways where relevant).
- Maintain clear documentation for activities (assessment notes, site photos, checklists, completion certificates) and contribute to timely weekly and monthly reporting using prescribed templates.
- Flag changes, variations, or implementation risks (including weather-related constraints and access challenges) to supervisors in a timely manner and propose practical mitigation measures.
- Perform any other related duties assigned by supervisors within the unit.
Project reporting
- This role will work under the supervision of the Programme Manager –Shelter/NFI
Key competencies
- Completed university degree or diploma in Civil Engineering, Architecture or similar fields
- Minimum of two years for university degree or four years for diploma.
- Experience working on anticipatory action project is an added advantage.
- Experience supporting infrastructure activities in Shelter and settlement is an advantage.
- Experience working with displaced populations, community structures, and field‑based implementation teams is desirable.
- Demonstrated ability to maintain integrity in performing responsibilities assigned.
- Good engineering and site‑monitoring skills.
- Strong coordination and communication skills for multisector team collaboration.
- Ability to interpret and prepare technical drawings (using softwares) and BoQs.
- IT literacy, especially in MS Office and mobile data‑collection tools.
- Strong teamwork, time‑management, and reporting abilities.
- independent worker
- Fast Learner
- Interpersonal skills
- Communication and negotiation skills
- Administrative & Time Management skills
- Must have strong analytical, planning and people management skills.
- External applicants for all positions are required to be proficient in English and have at least
- Working knowledge of one additional Local language (Hausa or Kanuri).
- Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.
- Maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
- Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent, and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.
- Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
- Shows compassion for others, and makes people feel safe, respected, and fairly treated.
- Develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
- Produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner. Is action-oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
- Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge, and innovate.
- Takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own actions and delegated work.
- Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring, and motivational way.
Team management
- This role has no team management responsibility.
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