Project Support Assistant (Civil Engineer)

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.