Wash and Shelter Technical Assistant

Job Description

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is seeking a Wash and Shelter Technical Assistant in Jigjiga, Ethiopia. This role involves providing high-quality aid and support to vulnerable and displaced people in crisis situations. NRC emphasizes a culture of respect, safety, and accountability, with a commitment to safeguarding against exploitation and abuse. The organization values diversity, equity, and inclusion, fostering professional growth and innovative teamwork among its employees.

Candidate Requirements

• Experience in wash and shelter programs
• Knowledge of humanitarian principles
• Ability to work in challenging environments
• Commitment to safeguarding policies
• Strong communication skills

About NRC

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a global humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee.

Join us in assisting millions of people in areas where others cannot, tackling some of the world's most dangerous and difficult crises. Bring your skills and dedication to an organisation recognised for providing high quality aid and for defending the rights of refugees and internally displaced people.

Our Culture

At NRC, we give responsibility to employees at all levels and foster professional growth and innovative teams. You can expect a supportive culture and an open dialogue with management. We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion.

Safeguarding

Safeguarding is central to NRC’s work. We expect all employees to:

• treat everyone with respect and dignity
• contribute to building a safe environment for all
• never engage in any form of exploitation, harassment and specifically sexual exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment (SEAH)
• always report. NRC has a zero-tolerance approach to inaction against exploitation, abuse and SEAH