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Consultant: Senior Programme Assistant (Infrastructure)

Nairobi

  • Organization: IOM - International Organization for Migration
  • Location: Nairobi
  • Grade: Administrative support - Administrative Services and Support - Generally no need for Higher Education
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Administrative support
    • Infrastructure and Urban-Rural development
    • Project and Programme Management
  • Closing Date:

Job Description

Under the overall supervision of the Senior Coordinator – Recovery and Resilience, and the direct supervision of the Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH) and Infrastructure Coordinator, and in coordination with Shelter department, and support units, the Consultant equivalent to the Senior Programme Assistant (Infrastructure) will assist in the planning, implementation and monitoring of IOM’s infrastructure and shelter activities in Kenya. Specifically, s/he will provide technical support to the design, implementation, supervision and evaluation of discrete infrastructure, WASH and Shelter elements of IOM’s integrated recovery and resilience programme to address the immediate and longer-term basic service needs of internally displaced people, refugees and host communities affected by conflict and/or disaster. The Consultant Programme Assistant (Infrastructure) will, additionally, assist in the planning and procurement of any construction or refurbishment works related to maintaining or expanding IOM office premises and facilities.

Responsibilities

  1. Liaise and coordinate with governmental counterparts and the department of water services in the selection and design of shelter, water and sanitation infrastructure. . 
  2. Support in preparing technical specifications, Bill of Quantities (BoQs), drawings of shallow, shelter, site planning, wells and boreholes throughout the process from designing, tendering, procurement, installation and operation. 
  3. Carry out site supervision, ensuring that materials are used in accordance with the BoQ; keep records and coordinate with the logistics and procurement unit. 
  4. Regularly monitor the consturciton quality daily basis of the Sheler, water, sanitation facilities at field and report back to Nairobi office.  
  5. Assist in selecting, training, and managing Shelter, water ans sanitation intervention related benefitiaries and key stakeholders including local leaders and community volunteers. 
  6. Plan logistics, administration and coordination of meetings, workshops, seminars, trainings, and conferences relevant to Shelter, WASH and infrastructure at the regional/national level, as well as other events. 
  7. Draft and maintain project reports and records relevant to IOM’s Shelter, WASH and infrastructure programming, including research reports, individual beneficiaries files/ monitoring reports etc. 
  8. Support the WASH and Infrastructure Coordinator in identifying and documenting good practices, beneficiary stories and lessons learnt from programming. 
  9. Contribute to project concept notes and proposals. 
  10. Undertake duty travel relating to the project activities, as required 
  11. Perform other relevant duties as assigned.

 

Qualifications

Education
  • Masters or Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or environmental engineering, Architect from an accredited academic institution with four years in working in implementing WASH programmes in humanitarian crisis or community development settings with three years of relevant professional experience
Experience
  • Experience in implementing Shelter and WASH activities including the construction and repair of wells and solar pumping in humanitarian and development contexts; 
  • Experience in liaising with national, local governmental authorities and local leaders, national/international institutions, United Nations agencies and non-governmental organizations; 
  • Eperience on solar power system design and development for lightening and water pumpoing. 
  • Experience in working with migrants, refugees, internally displaced persons and other vulnerable groups; and, 
  • Prior work experience with international humanitarian organizations, nongovernment or government institutions/organization in a multi-cultural setting is an advantage;
  • Experience in recovery and resilience projects would be an advantage. 

Skills

  • Knowledge on technical requirements of Shelter WASH projects such as, but not limited to, Shetler design and construction, boreholes, shallow wells, hand pumps, drift irrigations. 
  • In depth knowledge of the Shelter and WASH issues and needs in Kenya. 
  • Knowledge on migration related subject areas dealt with by the Organization advantageous.

Languages

Fluency in English (oral and written) and Swahili is required.

 
Travel required
  • Only as guided by the supervisor.
Required Competencies
 
IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link. Competencies will be assessed during the selection process.
 
Values - all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these three 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.
Notes
  1. Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.
  2. Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, verification of residency, visa, and authorizations by the concerned Government, where applicable. Vaccination against COVID-19 will be required for IOM personnel who are hired or otherwise engaged by IOM. As part of the mandatory medical entry on duty clearance, candidates may be requested to provide evidence of full vaccination. Consultants engaged to work on a home-based consultancy who do not need to travel do not need to provide vaccination records, regardless of the length of the consultancy contract.
  3. IOM covers Consultants against occupational accidents and illnesses under the Compensation Plan (CP), free of charge, for the duration of the consultancy. IOM does not provide evacuation or medical insurance for reasons related to non-occupational accidents and illnesses. Consultants are responsible for their own medical insurance for non-occupational accident or illness and will be required to provide written proof of such coverage before commencing work.
  4. IOM has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and IOM, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities.
  5. IOM does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview, processing, training or other fee). IOM does not request any information related to bank accounts.
  6. IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM online recruitment system. The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.
For further information and other job postings, you are welcome to visit our website: IOM Careers and Job Vacancies

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Job info

Contract Type: Consultancy (Up to 11 months)
Initial Contract Duration: 6
Vacancy Type: Consultancy
Recruiting Type: Consultant
Grade: UG
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