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Humanitarian
ShelterAssociate
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“Shelter Associate. Skills: Shelter, Construction, Monitoring. Monitor response trends. Calculate UNHCR-supported responses”
Industry & Context.
Proactive and flexible approach to problem-solving
Regular travel within the oblasts of Khersonska, Mykholaivska, Over-night stays in remote locations
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
Nice to Have
Good technical knowledge about construction in Ukraine linked with understanding of Ukrainian Construction, Knowledge and previous experience in the humanitarian sector
What You'll Do.
Monitor response trends
Calculate UNHCR-supported responses
Provide technical assistance
Support field verification
Conduct reinforced monitoring
Ensure replenishment planning
Support winterization activities
Maintain incident follow-up
Prepare analytical reports
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Contribute to the multi-national team’s work; Work closely with implementing partner(s); Forming a close working relationship with all stakeholders
Communication Scope
Excellent communication skills
Process & Methodology
Project management
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 Shelter Officer. 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: • Monitor and analyze response trends on emergency shelter materials. • Calculate percentage of UNHCR-suppo
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