Shelter and WASH Team Leader – Hodeidah, Yemen

About the role

The Shelter and WASH Team Leader will lead the qualitative implementation of NRC’s Shelter and WASH programme in displacement sites across northern Yemen. This senior technical position ensures that services are delivered efficiently, humanitarian standards are upheld, and NRC’s accountability and protection principles are applied on the ground.

Key responsibilities

• Plan, organise and supervise daily WASH and Shelter activities in line with approved work plans, budgets and donor requirements.
• Provide advanced technical guidance, review project designs and verify construction work performed by contractors.
• Monitor and document implementation by partners and contractors, ensuring compliance with standards and timely reporting.
• Represent NRC in WASH/Shelter sub‑Clusters and coordination forums, fostering collaboration with authorities, NGOs and UN agencies.
• Maintain budget control, prepare monthly, interim and final reports, and ensure proper filing of all project documents.

Required profile

• University degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Urban Planning or a related engineering field.
• Minimum 4 years of professional experience in WASH/Shelter programming, including team management in humanitarian or recovery contexts.
• Proven ability to work in complex, volatile environments and to coordinate with multiple stakeholders.

Required skills

• Civil Engineering
• Architecture
• Urban Planning