Shelter and Settlement Team Leader

Who are we?

 

The Danish Refugee Council assists refugees and internally displaced persons across the globe: we provide emergency aid, fight for their rights, and strengthen their opportunities for a brighter future. We work in conflict-affected areas, along the displacement routes, and in the countries where refugees settle. In cooperation with local communities, we strive for responsible and sustainable solutions. We work toward successful integration and – whenever possible – for the fulfillment of the wish to return home.

The Danish Refugee Council was founded in Denmark in 1956 and has since grown to become an international humanitarian organization with more than 7,000 staff and 8,000 volunteers. Our vision is a dignified life for all displaced.

All of our efforts are based on our value compass: humanity, respect, independence and neutrality, participation, and honesty and transparency.

 

DRC Syria

 

DRC has been operating in Syria since 2008, initially responding to the Iraqi refugee crisis before pivoting to a full-scale response to the Syria crisis from 2011 onwards. Our work encompasses the full cycle of displacement—responding to life-saving humanitarian needs and supporting community recovery until durable solutions can be achieved. DRC Syria takes an area-based approach to supporting internally displaced persons (IDPs), returnees, and host communities across our key sectors: Economic Recovery and Resilience, Protection, WASH, Shelter and Infrastructure, and Humanitarian Disarmament and Peacebuilding (including Humanitarian Mine Action).

 

With an established rapid response mechanism, DRC can rapidly respond to emerging crises and shocks to meet acute emergency needs. Recognizing the significant need for early recovery and resilience programming to ensure dignified, sustainable, and cost-effective solutions for fragile communities, DRC’s programmes foster resilience for individuals and communities in situations of protracted displacement and during the initial stages of post-conflict recovery, towards a durable solution of their choice. With active portfolios in the neighboring countries of Jordan, Lebanon, Türkiye and Iraq, DRC offers a cross-border, regional response to the Syria crisis, through cross-border protection monitoring, advocacy, and trends analysis.

 

About the job:

The Shelter & Settlement team leader will be a member of DRC Syria Shelter and Settlement Unit. He/she will be responsible for field visit mainly in the Governorate depending on the security situation. He/she will play a major role in assessing schools, collective shelters, and unfinished buildings to be rehabilitated, WASH Settlement. He/she will have to prepare Bill of quantities and monitor rehabilitation works implemented by contractors.

 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Set work plan for the rehabilitation project in governorate including shelter, school, and WASH Settlement.
• Liaison with local authorities for proceeding DRC rehabilitation approvals
• Verify & Identification of buildings and facilities for rehabilitation.
• Preparation for tender documents and liaison with procurement
• Writing report about construction work status.
• Monitoring construction works, verifying work status for processing payments.
• Monitor of the head counting and Quality Survey and support the MEAL team on the filed level if required.
• Participating in coordination meeting on governorate level if requested
• Any other task as requested by the direct manager
• Attending shelter and Settlement meetings on the governorates level.

 

Experience and technical competencies:

• University degree in civil or architecture engineering
• Minimum three years working experience in monitoring construction works, preparing Bill of quantitates, verifying construction material qualities.
• Minimum three years of management experience at a mid to senior level
• Proven management skills and a competence in people management
• Excellent skills in MS Word, Excel, and AutoCAD
• Full professional proficiency in both English and Arabic languages. 

Education:

• engineering university degree.
• Desirable: Master’s degree
• Three years of management experience at a mid- to senior level with experience in humanitarian response and refugee protection working for an international NGO, UN agency, relevant ministry, or local authority.

 

Languages:

• Arabic
• Basic English

 In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’ five core competencies:  

• Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process.
• Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.
• Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.
• Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly.
• Demonstrating integrity: You act in line with our vision and values.

 

We offer:

Contract length: 31 December 2026 - extension based on performance and funds

Level: Management- G

Location: Daraa

Expected Start date: 1 September 2026

 

Application process: 

Interested? Then apply for this position here

 

All applicants must send a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages). Both must be in the same language as this vacancy note. CV-only applications will not be considered.

Applications close: 09 August 2026

 

Need further information?

For further information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult our website www.drc.org

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