Shelter Manager

Vacancy Notice for Emergency Response Programme

Terre des hommes (Tdh) is a child focused Swiss International NGO that has been working in Nepal for the last 30 years. We are seeking a qualified and dynamic Shelter Manager to join our emergency response project team in Nepal. 

Position: Emergency Shelter Manager 

Place: Based in Kathmandu with regular visits and deployment to the field

Duration of the contract: Three months 

Supervisor – Emergency Programmes Coordinator

Role and responsibilities:

The Shelter manager, plans and support NGO partner in shelter & NFI kit distribution in emergency phase. In post distribution, S/he assess, designs intermediate shelter, executes through NGO partners, monitors it on a daily basis. The Shelter Manager reports directly to the Emergency Program Coordinator.

Broad outline of tasks:

• Support NGO partner to identify and purchase quality shelter, food  and NFI materials as per the Sphere standard and Tdh project document.
• During relief phase plans and coordinates the distribution of shelter and NFI kits  through the partner NGO.
• Manage the assigned shelter interventions in order to meet the project objectives within budget and within the allotted time frame. 
• Provide strong leadership of the assigned shelter intervention working to ensure both short and long-term positive impacts and outcomes for the beneficiaries, local authorities (where applicable) and local NGO staff. 
• Develop and implement an appropriate and effective shelter strategy in consultation with other NGO staff and other managers. 
• Set clear objectives and indicators for shelter activities in collaboration with the shelter staff, field managers and, where appropriate, with the local communities. 
• Continuously monitor and supervise shelter activities, overseeing the technical design and execution and evaluating progress through outputs and impacts using both quantitative and qualitative data. 
• Input into the integration of beneficiary participation and accountability in all aspects of the project. 

Qualification and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Social science, management or related subjects
• A minimum of three years of working experience in related field. 

Skills required:

• Computer skills
• Language: Fluent English, Nepalese would be an asset
• Leadership skill
• Flexibility and well developed communication skills
• Negotiation skills
• Ability to work with teams, is self-directed, adaptable to local culture and diplomatic.

Salary and benefits: As per organization rule 

Deadline to receive applications (Closing Date): 8 May 2015

Please send your CV and a cover letter to:

Country Représentative

Terre des hommes (Tdh)

PO Box: 2430, Kathmandu, Nepal

Email: vacancy.tdh@gmail.com

Terre des hommes promotes workforce diversity. Candidates from disadvantaged groups and women are encouraged to apply. Interested candidates can apply with CV/resume with a cover letter and two references before the deadline. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be called for interview. No telephone queries will be entertained. The recruitment and selection procedures of Terre des hommes (Tdh) reflect our commitment towards child protection.