Field Engineer Consultant (two positions)
Majuro
- Organization: IOM - International Organization for Migration
- Location: Majuro
- Grade: Senior Executive level - Assistant Director - General level - Internationally recruited position
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Occupational Groups:
- Engineering
- Closing Date:
Job Description
IOM RMI under the Community Resilience Unit projects, works to enhance capacity of communities and government to be more resilient to natural hazards which are heightened due to climate change. Supported by United States and Japan governments, the ongoing projects support vulnerable communities to identify risks and prioritize and implement risk mitigation measures on emergency evacuation shelters, water security and food security. In addition to these community-based initiatives, the projects promote participation of women, youth, and persons with disabilities in cliate change adaotation and disater risk reduction
Community Resilience Unit- Majuro, RMI
Responsibilities
Assist in community project orientation and deliver technical and practical training sessions to strengthen community capacity for identifying interventions. Carry out site technical feasibility assessments of proposed projects.
Assist the project management team and communities to develop designs and scopes of work, and prepare technical requirements or detailed engineering design documents (DED) needed for the construction of community-identified water security/WASH intervention projects and other related projects.
Ensure management of construction projects meets their intended scope, timeline, quality, and budget as per the project work plan, and promptly inform of any delays or actions required for timely completion of activities.
Assist in organizing CWGs or implementing partners for the labor force requirements of construction projects. Conduct safety and technical orientations, provide hands-on guidance, and mentor CWGs to ensure proper use of materials and equipment supplied by IOM, and that projects are completed on time as per construction plans and specifications.
Work closely with the Procurement Unit on specifications and BoQ requirements for RFQ issuance, and conduct technical evaluation of quotes as advised by the Procurement Unit.
Plan and coordinate closely with logistics partners and receiving communities/CWGs to ensure that materials are delivered to respective sites safely and in a timely manner.
Work closely with national project assistant or community coordinators in planning field work and act as team leader during travel and field work.
Prepare project status reports to monitor progress by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information, and report on various aspects of the projects including financial, technical, and schedule compliance. Maintain effective and active communication with targeted communities and government partners, ensuring relevant and necessary information is transmitted in a timely manner.
Use AutoCAD (if available) to review and interpret blueprints; draft plans and details; and modify existing AutoCAD drawings. Update and incorporate changes to buildings on “as-built” drawings as necessary.
Comply with IOM's policies and procedures, including prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse and promotion of a respectful work environment, to contribute to a healthy workplace.
Undertake duty travel in project implementation areas.
Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
Qualifications
Master’s degree in civil engineering, architecture or a related field from an accredited academic institution with four years of relevant professional experience
University degree in the above fields with four years of relevant professional experience in practical construction or engineering field
Certification as a licensed professional engineer or architect
- Experience in the field of construction engineering and contract management
Experience in the usage of office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.)
Experience with camping/backpacking in remote, hardship and/or rustic locations for longer periods of time (1-2 weeks)
Experience working with a non-governmental organizations and/or international organization an advantage.
- Strong swimming skills
- Ability to tolerate traveling on small aircraft or long-distance boat travel (1-2 days) on small and medium-sized vessels.
- Excellent English language skills xxx Add in details xxx
Travel may be required to spend time off island while operations are based off island.
- 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.
- 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.
- Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Required Skills
Job info
Contract Type: Consultancy (Up to 11 months)Initial Contract Duration: 3 months
Vacancy Type: Consultancy
Recruiting Type: Consultant
Grade: UG
Applications from non-qualifying applicants will most likely be discarded by the recruiting manager.