Project Assistant-Shelter-Dier AlZor
Role Summary
Join Acted as a Project Assistant-Shelter in Dier AlZor, responsible for implementing shelter rehabilitation programs in humanitarian settings.
About the Organisation
“We go the last mile. Founded in Afghanistan, against the backdrop of a forgotten crisis, Acted’s mission is to save lives and support people in meeting their needs in hard-to-reach areas. Millions of vulnerable people around the world need humanitarian assistance today, and hundreds of millions will need it tomorrow, in the face of the growing threat of climate change. We believe that our assistance must be conceptualised and delivered within the framework of people’s natural environments, and the territories on which they depend. Therefore, Acted pursues a triple mandate as a humanitarian, environmental and development aid actor, contributing to the relief, stabilisation, and recovery of crisis-affected people in fragile areas. This vision is guided by the motto “Think Local – Act Global” - reflecting the need to rely on a deep understanding of local territories and contexts to develop and implement actions based on local knowledge, structures and capacities. This local thinking contributes to a global response - running through all Acted programming and operations - as we work together towards the building of a 3ZERO world: a world with Zero Exclusion, Zero Carbon, and Zero Poverty”.
Key Responsibilities
Under the authority of the Project Officer, The Shelter Project Assistant is responsible for implementing ACTED’s shelter rehabilitation programming, including site assessments, development of BOQs, technical inputs, overseeing contractors, and certifying program deliverables.
Under the direct supervision of the Shelter officer/ Engineer and indirectly under the PM and DPM, the Shelter Assistant’s responsibilities include:
The main responsibilities of the shelter assistant will include but are not limited to the following:
\- Provide overall technical assistance to ACTED construction projects, from their planning to their implementation and monitoring
\- Assess damage / capacity of housing and collective centers, conduct beneficiary registration
\- Advice on repair priorities as in-line with program goals and protection mandates
\- Identify works required and prepare designs and cost estimates
\- Supervise works conducted by contractors and/or direct implementation
\- Manage quality and quantity control
\- Liaise with shelter ownership and inhabitants to communicate and confirm all project deliverables
\- Responsible for ensuring contractors /service providers work in compliance with technical specifications and quality standards
\- Monitor and evaluate performance of service providers
\- Ensure all technical inputs and cost estimates related to the construction components are accurate, timely provided and included in the project proposals and budgets
\- Support the Supply section in all tender exercises for the procurement of construction services
\- Identify and manage risks and initiate corrective action where necessary, so that maximum benefit to client and stakeholders is achieved
\- Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports and maintain the relevant project records
\- Coordinate with Shelter Program Manager, Program Officer, and Engineer, Sub Engineer, field logistics and finance team to ensure required activities are conducted in a timely manner
\- Ensure a sound handing over of facilities to project beneficiaries
- Maintain an efficient, organized system of paperwork and reporting for field work
- Ensure timely departure and return from the field: this includes leaving to the field with all necessary documents and materials to complete a successful workday.
- Monitor the quality of work done by staff under your supervision and their adherence to ACTED internal policies
- To perform other duties as requested by the project and country management team
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Architectural Engineering,
- Minimum of 1 year of relevant Professional experience in engineering, construction, infrastructure, or related sectors.
- Excellent reporting skills including computer skills in Microsoft Office, specifically Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel
- Resident in Deir-Ez-Zor Governorate .
- Willingness and ability to travel frequently within the project areas.
- Fluent in Arabic (spoken and written).
- Basic command of English (spoken and written).
- Have good command over Project management and implementation skills, strong decision making, judgment and motivational skills.
- Ability to learn new systems quickly and effectively
- Organized and flexible, ability to respond to changing priorities
- Ability to work independently on own initiative, assess risk and make plans accordingly
- Flexible and creative approach with a proven ability to resolve issues and identify solutions
- Demonstrable high level of interpersonal skills and patience
- Excellent organizational skills and accuracy Impartiality, objectivity and confidentiality.
Application Information
The To apply for this opportunity, you are kindly requested to read the following points:
1- Read the job description carefully.
2- You may need to create a mail account.
3- Fill in the job application form through the following link:
[Project Assistant- WASH&SNFI (Shelter)-Dier AlZor – Fill in form](https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/kqWfYYKd8T)
4- closing date for the announcement is: 15th Aug 2026 at 4:00 PM
Eligibility Criteria
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