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Vacancy
No.: IOMKE/038/12
Position
Title: Senior Engineer - Shelter
Classification: Equivalent to G7/1
(based on the UN Salary Scale for the General Service Staff in Kenya)
Duty
Station: Dadaab,
Kenya
Type
of Appointment: 6
months special all inclusive contract, renewable
General
Functions
Under
the general supervision of the Head of Sub Office (HSO) Dadaab and the direct
supervision of the Shelter Program Manager, Dadaab, the incumbent will be
responsible for providing technical support and coordination of shelter
activities in Dadaab.
Essential
Functions
1.
Assist and guide the Shelter Project Assistant in the implementation of the
day-to-day operations of the shelter unit and projects, including developing,
work plans and budgets, coordinating activities with other departments and
agencies, overseeing records maintenance, monitoring budgets and approving and
monitoring expenditures, overseeing reporting requirements, evaluating program
or project service delivery and cost effectiveness; ensuring that procedures
are being followed and assisting in resolving complex problems which require
professional level input.
2.
Supervise and guide professional, technical and support staff on a day-to-day
or project basis, including determining workloads and schedules, developing,
implementing and interpreting policies and procedures, evaluating and training
staff and making hiring and termination recommendations.
3.
Monitor and supervise the project design and construction, including reviewing
plans, specifications, estimates and calculations and giving technical advice
on corrective action. Attend and represent IOM in relevant technical meetings
with UNHCR, donors, shelter partners and various stakeholders as necessary.
4.
Train, guide and orient new field support staff involved in the implementation
of shelter and other infrastructure projects.
5.
Ensure proper financial management of all IOM construction -related activities
in Dadaab in close cooperation with the shelter project assistant, procurement,
logistics and other relevant units of the Mission
6.
Report on a timely basis on the progress of the shelter construction and
infrastructure project as well as on any external causes which may interrupt
the ongoing or planned activities.
7.
Maintain regular liaison with relevant counterparts in Dadaab where and when
necessary.
8.
Regularly update the Program Manager and Project Assistant on the progress of
technical activities in the shelter project.
9.
Together with the Program Manager and Project Assistant, liaise with
prospective donors and draft proposals and budgets for shelter related
activities.
10.
Perform any other duties that may be required from time to time.
Desirable
Qualifications
1.
Completed Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited academic
institution.
2.
At least 7 years professional work experience in building construction, with
strong technical knowledge in BoQs and materials including turn key projects.
3.
Previous construction management experience desirable.
4.
Desirable IOM Competencies:
a.
Behavioural - Accountability, Client Orientation, Continuous Learning,
Communication, Creativity and Initiative, Leadership and Negotiation,
Performance Management, Planning and Organizing, Professionalism, Teamwork,
Technological Awareness and Resource Mobilization;
b.
Technical - Delivers on set objectives in hardship situations, effectively
coordinates actions with other implementing partners, works effectively with
local authorities, stakeholders, beneficiaries, and the broader community to
advance country office or regional objectives.
5.
Proficient in Microsoft Office and Outlook including AutoCAD.
6.
Excellent command in spoken and written English and Swahili.
Mode
of Application:
Submit
Cover Letter and CV including daytime telephone and email address to:
International
Organization for Migration (IOM),
Human
Resources Department,
P.O
Box 55040-00200 Nairobi
or
send by email to hrnairobi@iom.int
or
hand deliver them to the IOM Sub Office, Dadaab.
Closing
Date: 10
May 2012
