Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis as part of our fast-track recruitment process. To ensure full consideration, we strongly encourage you to submit your application as early as possible, ahead of the deadline.
Are you looking for an opportunity to make a difference and become part of a dedicated team of humanitarians?
NRC Syria is now seeking an Emergency Shelter Officer to join the team in the South& Central Area (Damascus).
The purpose of the Shelter Officer position is to ensure effective implementation of shelter rehabilitation interventions through cash-based modalities, targeting low to moderately damaged shelters.
Please read below for more details and send us your application today!
Generic responsibilities
1. Ensure adherence with NRC policies, tools, handbooks and guidelines
2. Implement delegated Shelter project portfolio according to plan of action
3. Prepare and develop status reports as required by management
4. Ensure proper filing of documents
5. Ensure that projects target project participants most in need, and explore and assess new and better ways to assist
6. Promote and share ideas for technical improvement
7. Maintain a strong gender, age and disability mainstreaming perspective in activity design, especially empowerment of women through capacity building and training
8. Ensure NRC’s related activities are implemented in accordance with NRC Safe and Inclusive Programming (SIP) guidelines, policies and Syria-specific explanatory notes.
9. Report any breaches/concerns, in a confidential manner, through NRC reporting channels. Promote and secure a safe working environment for reporting concerns/breaches, and that all cases reported are processed in a confidential and sensitive manner.
Click on this link to download the full Job Description: JD Emergency Shelter Officer G5 Damascus
Generic professional competencies:
• Minimum 3 years of experience in shelter programming, with experience in cash-based interventions (CBI).
• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, architecture, or related field.
• Proven experience in shelter rehabilitation and damage assessment.
• Experience working in emergencies or early recovery contexts.
• Documented results related to shelter project implementation.
• Understanding of Sphere shelter standards and safe construction principles.
Context/ Specific skills, knowledge and experience:
• Strong technical knowledge of building rehabilitation techniques for low to moderately damaged structures.
• Experience in linking technical verification with cash disbursement processes.
• Familiarity with market-based approaches and construction cost estimation.
• Experience coordinating with ICLA (HLP), MEL, and cash teams.
• Strong skills in community engagement and communication with beneficiaries.
• Ability to manage high workload and multiple sites in volatile environments.
• Experience identifying and mitigating fraud, quality, and compliance risks in cash-based shelter programmes.
• Knowledge of the Syrian context is an advantage.
• Fluency in Arabic and English, written and spoken.
Personal qualities
Behavioural competencies
These are personal qualities that influence how successful people are in their job. NRC’s Competency Framework states 12 behavioural competencies, and the following are essential for this position:
• Planning and delivering results
• Working with people
• Communicating with impact and respect
• Handling insecure environment
We can offer
Duty station: Damascus- Syria
- Contract: Project-Based Employment Contract until the end of October 2026 (Non-renewable)
- Salary/benefits: Grade 5 of NRC's salary scale(NRC Grade profile)
- NRC is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity without distinction to age, gender, religion, ethnicity, nationality, or physical ability.
- We think outside the box, encourage ideas, and give responsibility to all employees at all levels. You will have many opportunities to be heard and take the initiative.
Important information about the application process
- The position is open to both internal and external applicants.
- All interested candidates matching the profile are welcome to apply.
- When creating your profile, include your full name as given on your national identification card. Complete all the system-required fields for experience, employment history, and education.
- Candidates who do not provide complete and detailed information in the online application form may not be considered.
- The application deadline is 21 April 2026.
-Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis as part of our fast-track recruitment process. To ensure full consideration, we strongly encourage you to submit your application as early as possible, ahead of the deadline.
- Submit your application and CV in English, taking care to attach your latest CV.
- We receive many applications for each vacant position, and so only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- Applications that do not meet the minimum standards in terms of experience or qualifications will generally not be considered.
- Unsolicited applications not related to this specific job advertisement will not be considered.
Learn more about NRC's operations in Syria here.
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