• Application Deadline: Mon, 18 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Project Support Assistant (Civil Engineer)



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND



• Experience 3 years



• Location Adamawa




• City Yola




• Job Field Engineering / Technical 
  
  

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.