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ShelterAssociate
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“Shelter Associate. Skills: process management, cross-functional coordination, vendor/stakeholder management, operational metrics, resource planning, continuous improvement. Conduct field assessments in locations throughout the Lviv Field Unit Area of Responsibility, ensuring rapid identification of urgent needs for emergency interventions and housing solutions projects.. Proactively identify and flag emerging technical concerns, delays, or risks and suggest the response.”
Industry & Context.
proactive and flexible approach to problem-solving
This position doesn't require a functional clearance
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor’s degree in Civil engineering, Architecture or Construction Engineering (or other related field), Minimum 2 years of relevant work experience with Bachelor or equivalent or higher, Knowledge of English and Ukrainian languages is required
Nice to Have
Good technical knowledge about construction in Ukraine linked with understanding of Ukrainian Construction, Knowledge and previous experience in the humanitarian sector is highly desirable
What You'll Do.
Conduct field assessments in locations throughout the Lviv Field Unit Area of Responsibility
ensuring rapid identification of urgent needs for emergency interventions and housing solutions projects.
Proactively identify and flag emerging technical concerns
or risks and suggest the response.
Coordinate timely procurement
and monitoring to ensure uninterrupted support to affected populations and program activities.
Support monitoring of partner implemented shelter interventions to ensure they meaningfully address the needs
and dignity of affected populations
including tracking progress
conducting basic quality assurance
and confirming alignment with agreed technical and humanitarian standards.
Participate in coordination meetings and technical discussions relevant to shelter programme implementation.
Participate in the Lviv FU’s coordination on shelter activities
both under direct implementation and via the field partners
with the local and regional authorities.
Contribute to the preparation of monitoring updates
and inputs for internal and donor reporting
highlighting progress
and the humanitarian impact of intervention.
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Participate in coordination meetings and technical discussions relevant to shelter programme implementation.; Participate in the Lviv FU’s coordination on shelter activities, both under direct implementation and via the field partners, with the local and regional authorities.; efficiently contribute to the multi-national team’s work.
Communication Scope
Excellent communication skills
Full Job Description
**Deadline for Applications** June 2, 2026 **Hardship Level (not applicable for home-based)** D **Family Type (not applicable for home-based)** Non Family with Residential Location **Staff Member / Affiliate Type** UNOPS LICA6 **Target Start Date** 2026-07-01 **Terms of Reference** The position is located within the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Field Unit Lviv and reports to the Head of Field Unit. Duties and Responsibilities • Conduct field assessments in locations throughout the Lviv Field Unit Area of Responsibility, ensuring rapid identification of urgent needs for emergency interventions and housing solutions projects. • Proactively identify and flag emerging technical concerns, delays, or risks and suggest the response. • Coordinate timely procurement, distribution, and monitoring to ensure uninterrupted support to affected populations and program activities. • Support monitoring of partner implemented shelter interventions to ensure they meaningfully address the needs, safety, and dignity of affected populations, including tracking progress, conducting basic quality assurance, and confirming alignment with agreed technical and humanitarian standards. • Participate in coordination meetings and technical discussions relevant to shelter programme implementation. • Participate in the Lviv FU’s coordination on shelter activities, both under direct implementation and via the field partners, with the local and regional authorities. • Contribute to the preparation of monitoring updates, summaries, and inputs for internal and donor reporting, highlighting progress, challenges, and the humanitarian impact of intervention. Essential Minimum Qualifications and Professional Experience Required • Bachelor’s degree in Civil engineering, Architecture or Construction Engineering (or other related field) is required. • Minimum 2 years of relevant work experience with Bachelor or equivalent or higher Desired Profile • Good technical knowledge about construction
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