The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organization working to improve international protection of refugees and internally displaced persons and to offer humanitarian assistance. NRC has worked in South Sudan since 2004, with core activities including WASH, Education, Shelter, Site & Settlement, Cash and Markets, and Information, Counselling and Legal Assistance (ICLA).
NRC is recruiting a Shelter & Settlement Officer for a 5-month, field-based humanitarian/emergency position in Nyirol, Jonglei State (Project Code SSFM2644). The role reports to the WASH & Shelter Coordinator and supervises the Shelter & Settlement Assistant, incentive workers, artisans and community shelter committees.
Responsibilities:
- Support implementation of Shelter, Site & Settlement activities: coordinating construction and repair of emergency and transitional shelters (including flood-resilient designs), distribution of shelter kits and NFIs, site planning and settlement improvement, preparing designs and BoQs, and field reporting.
- Conduct shelter and settlement needs assessments, beneficiary selection and verification, and post-distribution monitoring in line with NRC standards.
- Represent NRC at field level in the Shelter, Land and Site Coordination (SLSC) Cluster and other working groups; prepare weekly reports and work plans.
- Train artisans, carpenters and beneficiaries on safe construction techniques; coordinate with ICLA on Housing, Land and Property issues and with Cash and Markets on cash/voucher-based support.
- Liaise with Logistics on procurement and transport of materials; maintain records of field equipment and stocks; ensure adherence to the NRC Code of Conduct, safeguarding and PSEA principles.
Requirements:
- Degree or higher diploma in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Urban Planning or a related field.
- Minimum 2-3 years working with humanitarian organizations, preferably in Shelter & Settlement or construction-related roles.
- Knowledge of Shelter & Settlement approaches, the SLSC Cluster, emergency and recovery interventions, and SPHERE standards.
- Experience implementing community-based shelter projects, including in flood-prone environments.
- Knowledge of local languages (Nuer, Arabic) and local context is an advantage.
- Ability to work independently in insecure, multicultural environments.
* Apply Before 29/10/2026, 18:00
HOW TO APPLY:
Submit a detailed updated CV with a motivation letter explaining why you want to work for NRC and why you are the best candidate. Applicants must have a valid nationality certificate or passport, and provide contact details including phone numbers and email address plus three referees. Apply online via the NRC careers portal. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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