Field Assistant (Shelter/NFI)

Tags: Human Rights international relations Covid-19 Law
  • Added Date: Monday, 21 July 2025
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1. Assist in the implementation of the IOM Shelter/NFI programme with a focus on the data collection, distribution, community mobilization, shelter technical follow up, fire safety, safe use of LPG related equipment and ย guiding and following up on cash for work activities in the field.

2. Assist in needs/gap assessment, distribution of tokens/dissemination of Shelter /NFI-related messaging to beneficiaries (i.e., in advance of the distribution/training, set up venues and training logistics), and crowd control with security measures including Covid-19 protocols.

3. Assist in providing technical support and guidance to households in implementing Shelter/NFI activities in coordination with the field team by visiting beneficiariesโ€™ shelter door-to-door.

4. Collect and document the best practices through surveys, focus group discussions and key informantsโ€™ interviews.5. Collect accurate and updated data on the progress of the programmes and produce daily and weekly reports and other ad-hoc updates as required.

6. Support coordination in camps during project implementation, including suppliers, Site Management and Site Development, Protection, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene related actors, as well as with government entities.

7. Support in organizing field level meetings and workshops for staff as well as conducting specific training and orientation for the implementation of Shelter/NFI activities for beneficiaries.

8. Provide general guidance to third-party/cash for work personnel in the implementation of the above-mentioned activities ย in accordance with the programmesโ€™ guiding documents and instructions.

9. Perform other duties as required and assigned.

  1. High school diploma with three years of relevant experience; or, Bachelorโ€™s degree in Political or Social Sciences, International Relations, Development Studies, Migration Studies, Human Rights, Law, Engineering/Architecture, or related fields from an accredited academic institution with one year of relevant professional experience.
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  2. Experience in Shelter/NFI response programming, needs assessment, data collection, community mobilization, fire safety, distribution, training, shelter upgrade guidance, monitoring and review.
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  3. Experience in Shelter/NFI programmes, particularly shelter technical supervision, distribution, training, community mobilization, and sensitization is an advantage.
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  4. Prior work experience with international humanitarian organizations, non-government, or government institutions/organizations in a multicultural setting is an advantage.

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