Shelter Assistants

Experience and technical competencies: To be successful in this role, you must have at least 2 years of experience in shelter programming, preferably in a humanitarian setting. Moreover, we also expect the following. Required Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies or any related field Experience supporting cash-based shelter interventions. Familiarity with humanitarian shelter standards and protection-sensitive programming. Strong community engagement and communication skills. Knowledge of both written & Spoken English Beneficiary Identification and Verification Support the identification and verification of vulnerable households eligible for shelter support in line with agreed project targeting criteria. Conduct household verification visits and technical assessments to confirm shelter needs and eligibility. Support the validation of beneficiary information and documentation prior to assistance delivery. Cash for Shelter Implementation Support the onboarding of beneficiaries receiving cash for shelter assistance. Facilitate the disbursement process for cash for shelter transfers in coordination with programme and finance teams. Support verification of shelter improvements prior to the release of the second tranche of cash assistance. Monitoring and Technical Support Conduct regular monitoring visits to households receiving shelter assistance to assess progress of shelter improvements. Support post-distribution monitoring activities in coordination with MEAL teams. Document implementation challenges and provide feedback to programme teams to improve project delivery. Community Engagement and Accountability Support community sensitization activities related to shelter assistance and eligibility criteria. Ensure beneficiaries are informed about available complaints and feedback mechanisms. Receive and refer beneficiary feedback and complaints through established channels. Coordination and Reporting Coordinate with community leaders, settlement authorities, and relevant stakeholders during implementation. Maintain accurate records of shelter beneficiaries, verification reports, and monitoring findings. Contribute to activity reports and support documentation of project progress. Any other duties as assigned by Supervisor