Shelter Associate

Deadline for Applications September 19, 2026 Hardship Level (not applicable for home-based) E (most hardship) Family Type (not applicable for home-based) Non Family Staff Member / Affiliate Type UNOPS LICA6 Target Start Date 2026-09-15 Terms of Reference • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering. • Proven experience in conducting structural damage assessments for residential and public buildings, particularly in highly damaged or post-conflict areas. • Experience working with returnee populations and understanding shelter and housing-related challenges. • Strong background in construction, rehabilitation, and building repair works. • Experience in data collection, management, analysis, and reporting, including the use of KoBoToolbox for assessments. • Knowledge of UNHCR Shelter standards and relevant protection, environmental, and land-use considerations. • Proficiency in AutoCAD, GIS/mapping tools, GPS, and digital assessment technologies. • Ability to prepare technical reports, review BoQs, and coordinate effectively with communities and stakeholders.   Standard Job Description Shelter Associate Organizational Setting and Work Relationships The Shelter Associate provides support in carrying out comprehensive sectoral needs assessments in liaison with other relevant sectors such as protection, programme, community services, public health, WASH, administration and supply. To ensure the most effective response, both quantitative and qualitative data should be gathered on the profile/needs and living conditions of both the displaced population and host community. The incumbent will assist in the day to-day operations of all construction and general infrastructure projects within the Area of Responsibility (AoR) to ensure that works proceed as designed and comply with established standards and procedures for the full project cycle. Close and regular contact is maintained with technical and non-technical staff of shelter sector members, national and international NGOs and Government Authorities. The Shelter Associate normally reports to a more senior shelter colleague. The incumbent assists the supervisor in ensuring that shelter & infrastructure responses within the AoR evolve according to the changing nature of the situation, progressively working towards more durable solutions and drawing from sustainable local building practices and materials. S/he provides technical assistance in general infrastructure planning, design and construction monitoring. Within an urban context, it is essential that shelter responses take into consideration urban planning strategies, including an analysis of residential areas, housing affordability and availability. In addition, regardless of the context, shelter assistance should at all times minimize the risk of harm, eviction, exploitation and abuse, overcrowded living conditions, limited access to services and unhygienic conditions. Special attention must be given to the environment and low carbon approaches, attention to material selection through sustainable means to ensure a green approach to shelter delivery. All UNHCR staff members are accountable to perform their duties as reflected in their job description. They do so within their delegated authorities, in line with the regulatory framework of UNHCR which includes the UN Charter, UN Staff Regulations and Rules, UNHCR Policies and Administrative Instructions as well as relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, staff members are required to discharge their responsibilities in a manner consistent with the core, functional, cross-functional and managerial competencies and UNHCR's core values of professionalism, integrity and respect for diversity.

Technical Guidance - Assist in carrying out shelter needs assessments while liaising with other relevant sectors such as protection, programme, community services, WASH, administration and supply. - Work with the relevant stakeholders to ensure that the shelter