Job Description

Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission and the direct supervision of the Programme Coordinator (Housing/WASH) and in close coordination with the Project Officer (Engineer), and other technical programme specialists, the successful candidate will provide specialised support to the implementation of IOM Ukraine’s efforts in provision of housing units, in particular for IDPs, Ukraine.

Responsibilities

1. Provide assistance to Programme Coordinator in coordination and monitoring of housing and emergency respond related design activities by managing IOM Design Team, and coordinating with the IOM Construction/Shelter teams, implementing partners and stakeholders.

2. Provide assistance to Programme Coordinator in planning the Design Team activities managing a design process of the projects, by guiding the design engineers and architects in providing design solutions, coordination with Supply Chain unit in contracting the design service providers. 

3. In coordination with the design team members, facilitate obtaining of positive expertise results for designs (done internally, by the IOM Design team), by corresponding with the external design expertise company. 

4. Provide assistance to the Programme Coordinator to plan, execute and handover construction projects, by managing and supervising the team during the authors’ works supervising activities. 

5. Review and provide recommendation to the Programme Coordinator for approval of technical documentation. Review and eventually editing of prepared design: structural analysis, drawings, specifications, scope of work, work schedule, bill of quantities, cost estimates and any other required technical documents. 

6. Assist the Programme Coordinator in coordination with the governmental and local authorities in close coordination with the Senior Engineers, National Legal officer and National Housing officer and in coordination with the government authorities, consultant provide all necessary permits for execution of construction works, as required by the national law regulative. 

7. Supervise the design team to ensure that design and works are executed in an effective and efficient manner, by complying with all technical requirements of IOM and Government authorities. 

8. Monitor contractor’s compliance with the technical requirements of the contract by reviewing deliverables and recommending to the Programme Coordinator appropriate corrective actions, when necessary. 

9. Plan and organize adequate oversight and site inspection towards to ensure that quality assurance activities are maintained permanently in all projects. This will require complex technical planning and creative and maximized use of available staff and resources. 

10. Provide technical support to the Supply Chain unit, by reviewing or preparing Bill of Quantity (BoQs) and other construction-related procurement documents, performing bid analysis and technical evaluation of the bids towards to assure transparent and fair tendering process. 

11. Utilize and maintain work schedule, using automated systems for progress tracking and indicating status of ongoing and completed works. Maintain continuing follow-up schedules to ensure that scheduled time of completion remains current.

12. Provide assistance to the Programme Coordinator to write regular reports as required, by collecting, analysing and summarizing information on various aspects of the project including financial, technical and schedule compliance.

13. Comply with IOM’s policies and procedures including prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA) and promotion of a respectful work environment in order to contribute to a healthy workplace.

14. Participate as a member of duty travel teams relating to project implementation, as required.

15. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

• Master’s degree in Architecture with 2 years of relevant professional experience; or 

•  University degree in the above field with 4 years of relevant professional experience.    

• Certification as a licensed professional architect.

EXPERIENCE

• Experience in the field of managing the design making process;  

• Experience in planning, monitoring and implementation of civil design projects.   

• Experience working with a non-governmental organization and/or international organization an advantage.

SKILLS

• Excellent knowledge of adequate designing software. Using of design software such as AutoCAD and planning software such as MS Project.

• Knowledge of applicable codes, policies, standards and best practices related to project.

Required Skills

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