Shelter Assistant-NFI/CVA at Smiling Hearts Initiatives International

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

• Support the implementation of shelter and NFI activities in line with approved project plans and organisational procedures.
• Assist in identifying, registering, and verifying vulnerable households requiring shelter and NFI assistance.
• Support needs assessments and beneficiary selection using approved vulnerability criteria.
• Participate in the distribution of shelter materials and non-food items to targeted beneficiaries.
• Ensure proper documentation of distributions, including beneficiary lists, distribution sheets, and signed acknowledgement forms.
• Conduct post-distribution monitoring (PDM) and collect beneficiary feedback on the quality, relevance, and adequacy of assistance.
• Support community mobilisation, sensitisation, and engagement before, during, and after distributions.
• Monitor the use and condition of distributed shelter materials and NFIs and report concerns to the supervisor.
• Work with community leaders, local authorities, and other humanitarian actors to facilitate effective project implementation.
• Identify and report protection concerns, safeguarding issues, and cases requiring referral through established reporting mechanisms.
• Ensure activities promote accountability to affected populations, gender sensitivity, inclusion, and beneficiary dignity.
• Prepare timely activity reports and maintain accurate records of field activities.
• Perform other duties assigned by the supervisor in support of project objectives

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum of OND or Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management, or a related field.
• At least 2–3 years of relevant experience in shelter, NFI distribution, humanitarian response, or community-based programming.
• Experience working with vulnerable populations, internally displaced persons (IDPs), and host communities is an advantage.
• Basic understanding of humanitarian principles and accountability to affected populations.
• Knowledge of beneficiary registration, needs assessments, and distribution processes.
• Good report-writing, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Basic computer skills, particularly Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to work in challenging field environments and travel to project locations when required.