VAC-15709 Program Associate (Infrastructure / Engineering)

Under the overall
supervision of the Infrastructure Coordinator and direct supervision of the
Senior Field Engineer; and, in collaboration with relevant units at Country
office and Sub-offices, the successful candidate will be responsible and
accountable for managing the Infrastructure Projects  in Sub-Office at Easter Region.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1.Collect and provide necessary information to assist
in the planning, organizing, and development of all aspects of the construction
component of the project, including developing monthly/quarterly activity work
plans, monitoring progress, documenting and reporting activities, and
coordinating and supervising              implementing partners and staff.

2.Assist Senior Field Engineer and ensure the
collection and provision of necessary information for project planning and
development, including organizing and developing all
aspects of the construction component, and developing monthly/quarterly
activity work plans.

3.Monitor progress, document and report activities,
and coordinate with implementing partners and staff.

4.Provide technical input for designing, constructing, refurbishing, or rehabilitating medium-scale community-based infrastructures, including preparing plans, detailed engineering drawings, bills of quantities, estimates, and tender documents, adjudicating bids, supervising and certifying works, and ensuring                  satisfactory project completion.

5.Offer expert guidance in diagnosing defects and
specifying remedial repairs, assisting with cost management and analysis, and
understanding key trades and accepted standards of workmanship.

6.Conduct detailed feasibility studies and
engineering design for selected projects, preparing drawings, calculation
packs, BOQs, work schedules, etc., using relevant engineering software (e.g.,
AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Primavera).

7.Oversee and participate in feasibility assessments,
technical surveys, and proposal elaboration, collaborating closely with local
stakeholders, community representatives, implementing partners, and field
staff.

8.Conduct regular field monitoring visits to oversee
project resources, ensuring accessibility, practicality, health and safety, and
aesthetic considerations, while following quality assurance/quality control
requirements, construction codes, and standards.

9.Ensure social and environmental safeguards during
technical and feasibility site studies and implementation.

10.Prepare and provide regular
project-related reports, both technical and non-technical, to the supervisor in
a timely manner.

11.Assist, guide, and
participate in community participatory monitoring and accountability events at
the project level, preparing relevant reports accordingly.

12.Oversee daily project
operations to ensure accurate and correct progress, evaluating and resolving
any discrepancies and problems arising during construction affecting the
quality of works performed.

13.Ensure all infrastructure
projects are designed and implemented as per community development, QA/QC
operation manuals, and procurement guidelines.

14.Conduct on-the-job training
for community members and skilled laborers on the construction and maintenance
of civil infrastructures.

1. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications and
Experience

Education

·Bachelor’s
degree in civil engineering or architecture engineering or related fields from
an accredited academic institution with three years of relevant professional
experience.

Or

High School diploma with five years of relevant experience.

Experience

·Experience
in technical survey, design, cost estimation and overseeing medium to large
size community projects implementation. 

·Experience
in liaising with governmental authorities, national/international institutions,
United Nations agencies and non-governmental organizations.

·Experience
in working directly with communities and in close consultation and coordination
with local authorities and,

·Prior
work experience with international humanitarian organizations, non-government
or government institutions/organization in a multi-cultural setting is an
advantage.

SKILLS

·Proficiency
in AutoCAD is required.

·Proficiency
in MS office is required.

·Knowledge
of building codes, planning guideline, construction guidelines, standards, and
indicators is required.

·Knowledge
of engineering design, surveying, monitoring and supervision of construction
projects, procurement processes, and construction project management is
required.

·Community
engagement and liaising with authorities is an advantage.

·Knowledge
of humanitarian and development programming in Afghanistan is an advantage.

Languages

·For
all Applicants, fluency in English is required (oral and written).

·Working
knowledge of Pashto or Dari is required.

·Fluency
in all national language(s) are highly advantages.

Note: Qualified female candidates are highly encouraged
to apply.

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Required Competencies:

  VALUES – All IOM staff
members must abide by and demonstrate these five values:

• Inclusion
  and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural
  differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.
• Integrity
  and transparency: Maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner
  consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
• Professionalism:
  Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner
  and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.
• Courage:
  Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
• Empathy:
  Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly
  treated.

CORE COMPETENCIES – Behavioural
indicators

• Teamwork:
  Develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to
  achieve shared goals and optimize results.
• Delivering
  results: Produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and
  timely manner. Is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed
  outcomes.
• Managing
  and sharing knowledge: Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and
  innovate.
• Accountability:
  Takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes
  responsibility for own actions and delegated work.
• Communication:
  Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains
  complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

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Interested candidates are required to apply through Tayo. Also, please take note that CTG does not accept applications in hard copies.

Before applying the candidate must carefully read the advertisement.

Applicants are advised to fill in all mandatory fields otherwise they will not be able to apply and should fill their correct and active e-mail address in the online application as any correspondence will be made by CTG through e-mail only.

Note: Due to the high volume of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Please ensure that the e-mail address and phone number that you will indicate are accurate.