National Infrastructure Officer at International Organization for Migration (IOM)

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

• Support Mission’s construction needs by conducting general assessment of the building and its surrounding, sewage system, building integrity and other required assessments and tests, to ensure the premises are safe and suitable for the Project needs.
• Contribute to Supply Chain Unit’s liaison with the Contractor and their team members on technical issues, including participation in regular meetings to ensure the pace of work progresses.
• Prepare BoQs, drawings, cost estimation and work plan for the general building construction or rehabilitation of the existing buildings, and/or new prefabricated structure and temporary structures as required by project needs.
• Use software packages AutoCAD and other related drawing softwares to prepare, review, amend and interpret blueprints; draft plans and details; and modify existing AutoCAD drawings.
• Support Supply Chain Unit on the planning, design, specifications and execution of all phases of construction or office maintenance work from initial planning to the final handing over by the selected contractor.
• Participate in the proposal technical evaluation process including assessment of bidders’ qualifications, competency and experience and in analyzing and reviewing the quoted unit rates against IOM’s cost estimate.
• IOM is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment. Internal and External candidates are eligible to apply to this vacancy.
• Support daily inspection and hand-on supervision of the construction progress around the entire office building, including the outside perimeter, and the construction safety standard is followed.
• Inspect the quality of proposed/received materials, in line with standards and original specifications of BoQ or approved samples.
• Ensure that drawings and records of actual quantities maintained are kept up to date and variations and addendums are issued correctly.
• Contribute to Supply Chain Unit monitoring of work force quantity which should be sufficient to carry out works in line with time schedule.
• Follow up all the contractual duties as stipulated in the IOM construction contract.
• Plan and monitor the progress of the construction works. Report minimum on weekly basis to Logistics and Procurement Officer, through a report highlighting the quality of the work and the achievement of the target foreseen in the weekly work plan, specifying the number of days in delay or saved by the Contractor.
• Prepare periodic reports on various aspects of projects including but not limited to work progress, quality control, schedule compliance, technical and recommendations.
• Travel to Project sites and IOM field offices as required.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience
Education

• University degree in Civil Engineering or a related field from an accredited academic institution with two years practical working experience in civil construction in national/ international company/organization.

Experience

• Have significant building or Infrastructure knowledge and/or project management experience. Proven construction and supervision experience in civil construction implemented by UN/humanitarian/government. Experience in infrastructure sector will be treated as an added advantage.
• Experience in liaising with resettlement partners, refugees/ IDPs settlements, international organizations, and Contractor’s services providers is an advantage.
• Prior experience in working in similar context is preferable.