Senior Site Development Operations Assistant

Job Description

Title: Senior Site Development Operations Assistant

Company Name: International Organization for Migration (IOM)

Vacancy: Not specific

Job Location: Cox's Bazar

Employment Status: Contractual

Educational Requirements:
∎ Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field plus four years relevant experience
∎ University Degree (Masters preferred) and at least four years construction experience.
∎ Diploma Civil Engineering plus four years relevant experience.

Experience Requirements:
∎ At least 4 year(s)

Job Context:
∎ Reference Code: SVN-79/2019/S - BD1
∎ Estimated Starting Date: As soon as possible
∎ Classification: G-6/01 (UN Salary Scale)
∎ Type of Appointment: Special Short Term (Initially 06 months; with possibility of extension)
∎ Division/Unit: CCCM

Job Responsibilities:
∎ Under the overall supervision of the Site Development/ Infrastructure Coordinator and direct supervision of the Site Development Operations Officer, the incumbent will assist the implementation of the programme, including but not limited to engineering design and construction support for new site development works; existing site enhancement works and small to medium scale community building projects.
∎ 1. Assist in the implementation of the site development projects in accordance to the instruction of Instruction of the Site Development Operations Officer.
∎ 2. Carry out regular field visits to project sites to monitor construction works, and report standards and quality of site development infrastructures.
∎ 3. Assist on technical aspects of IOM construction work in the specified technical area, including bill of quantity (BoQ) calculation, work scheduling, tendering, technical specification, monitoring and evaluation, and contract administration.
∎ 4. Participate in field surveys, collecting and studying reports, maps, drawings, aerial photographs, etc.
∎ 5. Verify that works are carried out in accordance to the technical specifications and assist to resolve construction related matters with vendors, cash-for-work groups and construction contractors; notify in a timely manner of any change request pertinent.
∎ 6. Assist in monitoring work of the team in accordance to the work plan and monitor day-to-day activity progress of construction projects;
∎ 7. Coordinate works with SM team and with other SD actors within the camp.
∎ 8. Initiate identification / assessment of hazards and consequent implementation of hazard mitigation / disaster risk reduction initiatives to promote safe living conditions in camps and 'out of camp' settlements in Ukhia and Teknaf.
∎ 9. In coordination with the Site Management Operations Officer, promote community participation and ownership through liaising with beneficiary communities, supporting community engagement and ensuring that activities are implemented to reflect coverage and prioritized needs.
∎ 10. Provide capacity building support to site development field support staff, technical mobilisers and cash-for-work groups.
∎ 11. Assist to review vendor competency, experience and work plans and track progress of the construction against the agreed upon work plan; submit regular updates to the SD Operations Officer.
∎ 12. Liaise with IOM donors, government agencies and other key stakeholders to coordinate project implementation under the supervision of the SD Operations Officer.
∎ 13. Able to travel to multiple camps as required and 'out of camp' settlements to support project management.
∎ 14. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Additional Requirements:
∎ At least three (4) years relevant professional experience in projects for the implementation of civil infrastructure, managing medium to large scale construction and community-based projects and working with local communities including corporations.
∎ Experience with International Organizations and/or NGOs an advantage
∎ Experience in camp rehabilitation and site development, cash-for-work beneficiaries an advantage.
∎ Experience in contract administration/ quantity surveying is a plus
∎ Experience with common engineering-related software is / Knowledge of Auto Cad, GIS and GIS programs is a plus
∎ Experience in local construction materials and technologies is required

Application Deadline: August 31, 2019

Company Information:
∎ International Organization for Migration (IOM)
∎ Business : Inter-Governmental Agency and Specialized Agency to the United Nations

Category: NGO/Development