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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, project management, construction process, practices, codes and standards. Coordination with the government and local authorities for identification and assessment of construction projects in line with UNHCR’s strategic objectives and its Standard Operation Procedures (SOP). Estimation of project costs for the repair and rehab”
Industry & Context.
proactive and flexible approach to problem-solving
regular travel within the oblasts of Khersonska, Mykholaivska is essential including over-night stays in remote locations (Mykholaiv city)
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
Nice to Have
Good technical knowledge about construction in Ukraine linked with understanding of Ukrainian Construction, Excellent communication skills, with a proactive and flexible approach to problem-solving, Capable to use MS Office applications (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook etc. ) with confidence, Capacity to deal with multi-task environment and efficiently contribute to the multi-national team’s work, Knowledge of English and Ukrainian languages is required, Knowledge and previous experience in the humanitarian sector is highly desirable
What You'll Do.
Coordination with the government and local authorities for identification and assessment of construction projects in line with UNHCR’s strategic objectives and its Standard Operation Procedures (SOP)
Estimation of project costs for the repair and rehabilitation of identified
Coordinating with contractors
design service providers and housing teams
implementing partners and
Monitoring and reporting on activities and outputs of contractors
design service providers and housing teams
implementing partners and
Assisting with the procurement of services – providing inputs to the design service providers/engineers and architects for design solutions
coordinating with Supply Unit for elaboration of Terms of Reference (ToR) and Bills of Quantity (BoQ)
performing bid analysis and technical evaluation of the bids towards to assure transparent and fair tendering
Supervision of construction/renovation works
evaluation/inspection of works stage
Review and approval of technical
Review of prepared design: structural analysis
cost estimates and any other required technical
Supervise design service providers to ensure that design and works are executed in effective and efficient manner by complying with all technical requirements of UNHCR and government
Monitor contractor’s compliance with the technical requirements of the contract by reviewing deliverables and recommending to the Programme Coordinator appropriate corrective actions
Write regular reports as required
analysing and summarising information on various aspects of the project including financial
technical and schedule compliance
as well as compiling timely and accurate reports.
Participate as a member of duty travel teams relating to project implementation
Perform other duties as may be assigned.
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
working closely with implementing partner(s) and/or with authorities; Forming a close working relationship with all stakeholders – including the local authorities – both at regional level and municipal / hromada level is of paramount importance; Coordinating with contractors, design service providers and housing teams, implementing partners and; contribute to the multi-national team’s work
Communication Scope
Excellent communication skills
Process & Methodology
project management, correct, safe and accurate implementation of the agreed activities under the emergency and winter response, Estimation of project costs, Supervision of construction/renovation works, Monitor contractor’s compliance, collecting, analysing and summarising information on various aspects of the project including financial, technical and schedule compliance, compiling timely and accurate reports
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 Office Odesa and reports to the Senior Shelter Associate. Nature of Position: The Field Office in Odesa covers the Odeska, Mykholaivska and Khersonska oblasts and undertakes the full array of UNHCR’s Emergency Shelter and Housing activities including emergency shelter repairs, repair of war damaged houses, IDP house repair and the renovation of social infrastructure. The successful candidate will be joining an established team of engineers and architects who oversee the programme activities. UNHCR uses a mix of direct Implementation and implementation through national Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs). Key to the role is close monitoring of all emergency and winter related activities using direct implementation (DI), working closely with implementing partner(s) and/or with authorities. Forming a close working relationship with all stakeholders – including the local authorities – both at regional level and municipal / hromada level is of paramount importance. Although a sound technical understanding of the construction process, project management, practices, codes and standards is essential, the role will not require the completion of detailed designs or calculations. Rather the incumbent will be responsible for the correct, safe and accurate implementation of the agreed activities under the emergency and winter response. Based in Odesa, regular travel within the oblasts of Khersonska, Mykholaivska is essential including over-night stays in remote locations (Mykholaiv city). Duties and Responsibilities • Coordination with the government and local authorities for identification and assessment of const
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