Overview of position
- Our client serves as the lead United Nations (UN) agency on migration & collaborating with various partners to address migration issues & support vulnerable populations, including refugees & Internally Displaced Persons (IDP’s).
Role objectives
Under the overall supervision of the ERL (Early Recovery & Livelihoods) Program Manager & direct supervision of the ERL Assistant, the selected staff be responsible & accountable for the following activities:
- Assist with the implementation of the ERL construction projects according to the agreed response strategy & plan.
- Liaise closely with the ERL Program Manager & ERL Assistant throughout the different stages of ERL programming.
- Fully participate in & / or facilitate in any relevant assessments carried out by the ERL unit.
- Possess previous knowledge of implementing construction project through Cash for Work (C4W) modality.
- Provide support to the contractors & assist in the distribution of materials, supplies & equipment to be conducted timely & according to the standard procedures.
- Provide support in conducting detailed schedule of dilapidation formulating Bill of Quantities (BoQ) & market assessment to understand market trends.
- Continuously monitor the ERL construction activities in the field, overseeing execution & evaluating progress through outputs & impacts using both quantitative & qualitative data.
- Prepare status reports, minutes of the meetings, travel requests & other documents, as required by the management.
- Ensure proper filing of documents.
- Perform any other duties that may be required.
Project reporting
- This role will work under the overall supervision of the ERL (Early Recovery & Livelihoods) Program Manager & direct supervision of the ERL Assistant.
Key competencies
- Graduate degree in civil engineering, architecture or relevant field from a recognized institution with at least three years of relevant experience in shelter or construction industry.
- Experience with humanitarian construction & ERL programs is desirable.
- A sound & up to date knowledge of local construction techniques & materials.
- Versatile in use of design related software (e.g. AutoCAD) & ability to prepare schedules / BoQ’s & cost estimates.
- Proficiency in computer applications (MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.).
- Ability to maintain integrity in performing responsibility assigned.
- Proactive & independent worker.
- Ability to learn new programming modalities quickly.
- Administrative & time management skills.
- Must have strong analytical & planning skills.
- Willingness to assist efficiently in a very busy project environment.
- Ability to prepare clear & concise reports.
- Fluency in both English & Hausa are required (oral & written) & fluency in Fulfulde is desired.
- Respects & promotes individual & cultural differences. Encourages diversity & inclusion.
- Maintains high ethical standards & acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles / rules & standards of conduct.
- Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent & committed manner & exercises careful judgment in meeting day to day challenges.
- Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
- Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected & fairly treated.
- Develops & promotes effective collaboration within & across units to achieve shared goals & optimize results.
- Produces & delivers quality results in a service oriented & timely manner. Is action oriented & committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
- Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge & innovate.
- Takes ownership for achieving the organization’s priorities & assumes responsibility for own actions & delegated work.
- Encourages & contributes to clear & open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring & motivational way.
Team management
- This role has no team management responsibility.
Further information
- Qualified female candidates are highly encouraged to apply for this role.
More Information
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