Expedited SVN_Field Operations Assistant (Site Development) (Internal Only)

Job Description

Under the overall supervision of the Site Development Operation Officer (Engineer), the incumbent will assist the implementation of the programme, including but not limited to construction support for new site development works; existing site enhancement works and small to medium scale community building projects.

Responsibilities

1.    Assist in the implementation of the site development projects in accordance with the instruction of the Site Development Operations Officer.
2.    Carry out regular field visits to project sites to monitor construction works, and report quality and progress of site development infrastructures.
3.    Assist on technical aspects of IOM construction work in the specified technical area, including site assessment/survey, bill of quantity (BoQ) calculation, technical specification, and works’ monitoring.
4.    Under the technical guidance of Senior Field Operations Assistant (SFOA), carry out field survey, collecting reports, maps, drawing, aerial photographs, etc. for the preparation of civil design. Monitor works and verify that works are carried out in accordance to the technical specifications and assist SD Operations Officer to resolve construction related matters with vendors, cash-for-work groups and construction contractors; notify in a timely manner of any change request pertinent.
5.    Assist in monitoring work of the team in accordance to the work plan and monitor day-to-day activity progress of construction projects. 
6.    Coordinate works with SM team and with other SD actors within the camp.
7.    Assist Senior Field Operation Assistant to identify and assess hazards and implement hazard mitigation / disaster risk reduction initiatives to promote safe living conditions in camps and ‘out of camp’ settlements in Ukhia and Teknaf.
8.    In coordination with the Field Operations Assistant (Site Management), promote community participation and ownership through liaising with beneficiary communities, and supporting community engagement. 
9.    Assist SFOA to provide capacity building support to site development field support staff, technical mobilisers and cash-for-work groups. 
10.    Participate in reviews of vendor competency, experience and work plans and track progress of the construction against the agreed upon work plan; submit regular updates to the SD Operations Officer.
11.    Under the guidance and supervision of SFOA, liaise with local government agencies (e.g Camp in Charge staff) and relevant stakeholders to coordinate project implementation.  Travel to multiple camps as required and ‘out of camp’ settlements to support project management.
12.    Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Qualifications

Education
Either:
•    Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field plus three years relevant experience
•    School diploma plus five years relevant experience

Experience
•    Relevant professional experience in projects for the implementation of civil infrastructure, managing medium to large scale construction and community-based projects and working with local communities including corporations.
•    Experience with International Organizations and/or NGOs an advantage
•    Experience in camp rehabilitation and site development, cash-for-work beneficiaries an advantage. 
•    Experience in contract administration/ quantity surveying is a plus
•    Experience with common engineering-related software is / Knowledge of Auto Cad, GIS and GIS programs is a plus 
•    Experience in local construction materials and technologies is required
 

Required Skills

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