Overview
The role supports the monitoring of housing and infrastructure projects, including repairs and rehabilitations of damaged buildings. It involves coordinating with colleagues, partners, and municipalities, and may also support construction activities for other programmes.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor construction activities and contractors on-site, track progress against workplans and budgets, and report potential delays.
- Assist in conducting quality control and documenting progress of works on-site, reporting changes and corrections.
- Assist in conducting technical assessments of damaged buildings and engineering networks.
- Monitor construction activities to ensure compliance with Health and Safety (H&S) measures.
- Assist in drafting Bills of Quantities and Bills of Materials.
- Assist regarding coordination with the Supply Chain Unit on procurement processes.
- Work closely with relevant internal units to support the integration of Housing, Land and Property (HLP) issues.
- Update programme trackers related to cost, schedule, quality and Health and Safety (H&S).
- Review the completeness and correctness of as-built documentation.
- Compile inputs for project reports and maintain proper project filing.
- Adhere to IOM's policy on the Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA).
- Participate in coordination meetings with external stakeholders.
- Ensure proper filing of documents according to data protection and confidentiality protocols.
- Perform other duties that may be required.
Required Experience
- 7 years of experience supporting construction or rehabilitation projects, including site monitoring, documentation, coordination with contractors and reporting.
- 7 years of experience working as site engineer/foreman/construction site manager on civil/rehabilitation/external engineering networks construction sites.
- Familiarity with construction Health & Safety practices and ability to monitor and report on compliance.
- Knowledge of Microsoft suite of applications (MS Word, MS Excel etc.) and planning software such as MS Project.
- Knowledge of applicable Ukrainian building codes, policies, standards, and best practices.
- Proficiency in design-related software (e.g. AutoCAD) and to prepare schedules, Bills of Quantities and cost estimates.
- A sound and up-to-date knowledge of local construction techniques and materials.
- Experience in liaising with governmental authorities, national and international institutions, United Nations agencies, and non-governmental organizations.
- Experience in working with migrants, refugees, internally displaced persons, victims of trafficking, and other vulnerable groups.
- Prior work experience with international humanitarian organizations, non-governmental or governmental institutions in a multicultural setting is an advantage.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, Structural Engineering, or other related technical fields.
