Senior Shelter Technical Advisor

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Salary: £50,178 per annum

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing date: Sunday 8 March 2026 at 11pm

Interview date: Late March 2026

About CARE

CARE International is a global humanitarian organisation leading the fight to end poverty in the world's most challenging situations. Women and girls are at the centre of our work, because we cannot overcome poverty and inequality until all people have equal rights and opportunities. We know that when a crisis erupts, women are often the first to pick up the pieces, so we work alongside women, so they have the power to make change where it's needed most. Founded in 1945, CARE currently works in over 100 countries and last year alone reached 53.4 million people through nearly 1,500 projects.

Why work for CARE International UK?

CARE's Global Shelter Team is hosted by CARE International UK on behalf of the CARE Confederation. This role therefore provides the opportunity to influence humanitarian shelter and settlements practice across CARE's programmes worldwide by strengthening technical quality, supporting CARE country office teams and contributing to consistent, effective responses in humanitarian contexts. Working as part of a global team, you will play a direct role in improving programme outcomes and building organisational capability.

About you

You are an experienced humanitarian shelter professional with strong technical expertise and practical field experience in shelter and settlements programming. You are confident providing technical advice, developing guidance and standards, and supporting CARE's country office teams to design and deliver high-quality, context-appropriate shelter responses. You will combine sound technical knowledge with strong communication, coordination and problem-solving skills, and be comfortable working collaboratively and flexibly in a small but diverse global team. A relevant qualification (such as engineering, architecture, construction or a related field) and substantial experience in humanitarian contexts are required.

About the role

The Senior Shelter Technical Advisor provides technical leadership to support high-quality shelter and settlements responses across CARE's global programmes, developing standards and guidance, and advising CARE country office teams, contributing to strategy and proposals, and representing the organisation in coordination and technical forums. Working as part of a global team, the role requires sound technical knowledge, substantial field experience, and the ability to influence, communicate clearly and build effective relationships across diverse humanitarian contexts.

Right to Work in the UK

All applicants must have the legal right to work in the United Kingdom at the time of appointment. Proof of right to work will be required as part of the recruitment process. For more information, please visit the UK Government's guidance on right to work.

Where you do not have current right to work in the UK, then this will be discussed with you as part of the recruitment process. Please note that not all roles are eligible for sponsorship and further information (should you require sponsorship to work in the UK) on eligibility can be found here.

Safeguarding

CARE International UK has a zero-tolerance approach to any abuse to, sexual harassment of or exploitation of, a vulnerable adult or child by any of our staff, representatives or partners. CARE International UK expects all staff to share this commitment through our Safeguarding Policy (link here) and our Code of Conduct (link here). They are responsible for ensuring they understand and work within the remit of these policies throughout their time at CARE International UK.

Safeguarding our beneficiaries is our top priority in everything we do, including recruitment. All offers of employment at CARE International UK are subject to:
• Satisfactory references. CARE International UK participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme (link here). In line with this Scheme, we will request information from successful applicants' previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment.
• Appropriate criminal record checks (including a Bridger check, link here).

By submitting an application, the applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.

Equality and Diversity

We are committed to Equality and value Diversity. We are a Disability Confident Employer and particularly welcome applications from disabled people. We guarantee interviews to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role (see person specification). If you require the candidate brief or need to submit your application in an alternative format, because of a disability, please do get in touch by sending an email to, info@careinternational.org

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We particularly welcome applications from people of underrepresented backgrounds, including those from Black, Asian and other ethnic minority communities, and individuals who identify as LGBTQ+.

To Apply

To apply, please visit our website, download and read the Senior Shelter Technical Advisor Recruitment Pack, including the Job Description and Person Specification. Applications are completed online. If you require a copy of the recruitment pack in large print or an alternative format please contact hrteam@careinternational.org. Please note, Curriculum Vitae's (CVs) will not be accepted.

Closing date for applications: 8 March 2026 at 11pm