Sudan Operation hosts both refugees, asylum seekers, refugee returnees as well as internally displaced persons (IDPs). For south Darfur, there are refugees, asylum seekers  and returnees and IDPs. South Darfur State in Sudan has experiencing and continues to experience intercommunal violence which leads to displacement of many people. Hotspots include Gereida, East Jebel Marra, Kass, Mershing localities. Following the these recurrent displacements, the State has the the biggest number of  IDPs in the country (Over 700,000 IDP individuals), living in 14 recognized IDP camps and  IDP gatherings. The individual contractor will operate in this IDP context, will participate in assessment missions in both affected and displacement. With updated policy on UNHCR's IDP engagement (Sept 2019), in 2020, 2021 (and onward) the operation in Sudan and FO Nyala is putting more focus on the protection of IDPs and IDP retunees.Most of IDP displacements areas are located in remote locations of the State, far from the capital city of South darfur where UNHCR office is located.

The IDP shelter sector in Nyala is one of areas with many challenges. Since years ago, IDP communities have been living in temporary shelters. Only very few persons of concern in SD  own shelters in durable materials. This is one of reasons why, in event of fire outbreaks, damages and loss of property are huge. As above-indicated, south Darfur has been experiencing intercommunal violence whith burning and looting. Due to the nature of the shelter in the area, it becomes easy for the looters and propert burning. For this reason, in event of any intecommnual violence and during dry season (which is favorable to fire outbreaks), humanitarian actors receive considerable requests for shelter reconstruction, rehabilitation. Under OCHA coordination and led by UNHABITAT, UNHCR and other humanitarian actors come up with a response which includes provision of plastic sheetings. Under CERF 2020- 2021, south Darfur has funds for shelter grants to 2, 397 HHs: the 2020 target was 700HH and 1,697 in 2021. Once on board, the incumbent Shelter/Wash staff will closely work with CBI Associate in this area of cash grants for shelter under CERF.

Regarding WASH, most of our IDPs and IDP returnee areas in South Sudan are either aride or semi aride regions. As such, water and sanitation is among top challenges which which is worsened in event of fresh displacements. In all locations where we conducted interagency missions in Greida , Kass, EJM, Mershing folowing intercommunal violence, water and sanitation is always found to be among top  felt needs of the displaced. For this and other reasons, under CERF funding, most of quick impact community support projects identified with the communities are either drilling of water, development of water yards, etc. The  incumbent contribution is much needed in this particular sector of WASH and Shelter  where implementation of CERF projects, ongoing since July 2020, require a technical afollow up.

Participate in shelter needs assessment missions to shelter and infrastructure projects' fields/sites. - Provide detailed technical input required for shelter, physical planning and infrastructure projects' plans, with due consideration to environmental concerns, local context, UNHCR operation and capacity of implementing partners.

•Provide technical support to UNHCR IPs in all the aspects relating to shelter and infrastructure projects through the whole project life-cycle (according to UNHCR, Sphere, and National Standards),

• In the case of direct implementation by UNHCR (contractor led approach), assist in planning, supervising, monitoring and reporting project activities undertaken by UNHCR.

•Assist UNHCR's Shelter IPs in technical preparation, technical revision and technical evaluation of detailed shelter and infrastructure rehabilitation projects, including repair of damaged houses, shelter packages, access road works, WASH facilities, schools, health units, bakeries, civil affairs and other public buildings by revising technical specifications, BQs, cost estimations and tender documents.

•Provide regular technical monitoring, guidance and supervision in shelter, construction, and infrastructure projects. This includes making recommendations to enhance work progress, time schedules, and procurement of the required shelter materials to ensure timely implementation.

• Work closely with UNHCR Programme, Protection, Supply and Field Units and assist in all technical queries (project-plans, BQ, cost estimations, tender process and technical assessment) for program clearance and technical evaluation.

•Work closely with inter-agency coordination officers to assist updating preparedness and emergency plans and make sure contingency stock of items/materials for emergency shelter response are in place.

•Work closely with communication officers to assist finalizing the technical factsheet for PI purpose and contribute to reporting to donors regarding post-monitoring visits, technical results and identified gaps.

• Liaise and coordinate with stakeholders of shelter and infrastructure projects and provide regular technical reports to the supervisor and to other colleagues as appropriate.

•Monitor the implementation of shelter and infrastructure construction activities and report through standard channels e.g. SIP making information available for functional unit

•Liaise with local authorities, NGOs and IPs on shelter and infrastructure projects.

•Provide technical support and advice on shelter related activities.

•Perform other related duties as required 

Monitoring and Progress Control   

Milestones include :

-The shelter and other infristructures in IDP camps and in return areas are comprehensively assessed for necessary propoer advocacy in shelter provision.

-Effective monitoring and guidance in shelter and other infrastructure under implementation by partners is ensured and related reports submitted in a timely manner.

-Monthly reports and regular updates on the implementation status of of Shelter and WASH projects are submitted in a timely manner

-UNHCR WASH and shelter standards are respected while designing and implementing projects under UNHCR and other sources of fundings

-Other mesurable outputs may come  while implemrnting projects on the ground

Education:

-Certificate in civil engineering , architecture or relevant field

-6 years relevant experience with high school diploma

-Knowledge of SPHERE standards and the ability to use basic survey equipment, digital cameras, and computer equipment. Experience in developing shelter and settlement need assessments and undertaking gap analysis for development of shelter programs.

Work Experience

6 years relevant experience with high school diploma and 2 years experience with bachelor's degree or equivalent or higher.

Competencies

•SP-CAD/CAM Computer-Aided Design & Manufacturing

• MS-Drafting, Documentation, Data Presentation

•SP-Sphere Handbook

• SP-Shelter Assessment including survey/implementation/monitoring/evaluation/coordination

•SP-Shelter and Site Planning Technical Guidelines and Standards

•UN-Knowledge of UN/UNHCR terminology

Only short listed candidates will be notified.

Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply

Candidate Assessments may include a written examination followed by a Competency Based Interview.