Senior Field Operations Associate - Infrastructure

Job description

Infrastructure is an operational unit within IOM Bangladesh. The unit is integral to the Rohingya Refugee Response implemented by the International Organization for Migration (IOM) with funding from various international donors. The Infrastructure Unit activities include planning, designing, and construction of small to medium-complexity projects, including vulnerable communities enhancement work, health and community facilities and various types of site rehabilitation works, including drainage, canal rehabilitation, pedestrian access, slope stabilisation and installation of solar energy throughout the camps and host communities sites, mainly in Cox’s Bazar District, Bangladesh, as well as in other vulnerable areas of the country when required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the field implementation of the Infrastructure Unit projects in accordance with the instruction of the Infrastructure Coordinator and submit regular updates of the status of infrastructure activities in the field.
• Supervise, train and guide the staff under direct supervision in the implementation of works, team management and coordination tasks, and provide technical guidance on assigned infrastructure activities.
• Carry out regular field visits to project sites to monitor construction works, and prepare reports on progress, standards and quality of the work ongoing. Verify that works are carried out in accordance with the technical specifications, identify technical and operational issues, recommend corrective measures and provide technical advice across assigned sites.
• Provide guidance to field teams on technical aspects of IOM construction work in the specified technical area, including bills of quantities (BoQ) calculation, work scheduling, tendering, technical specification, monitoring and evaluation, and contract administration.
• Resolve routine construction-related matters with vendors and construction contractors; review vendor competencies, experience and workplans; track progress of the construction against agreed workplans; and monitor measurements and payments, referring complex or consequential matters to the supervisor as appropriate.
• Participate in the tender evaluation process including assessment of bidders’ qualifications, competency, and experience, and in analyzing and reviewing the quoted unit rates and specifications against IOM-prepared cost estimates and specifications.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of design standards, monitoring mechanisms, quality assurance mechanisms, and construction specifications in respective technical fields and support their consistent application across assigned projects in coordination with the Infrastructure Coordinator.
• Provide operational and technical coordination for multiple construction projects in remote locations by working with multi-disciplinary project teams comprising of architects, engineers, construction managers, construction contractors, cash-for-work groups and non-profit implementing partners in planning, organising and implementing projects
• Liaise and coordinate, as appropriate, with relevant government counterparts, implementing partners, contractors, vendors and other stakeholders on assigned infrastructure activities, and follow-up on agreed actions.
• Consider adding responsibility 9 if the incumbent will coordinate with external stakeholders/government/partners. Here is the suggested text: “Liaise and coordinate, as appropriate, with relevant government counterparts, implementing partners, contractors, vendors and other stakeholders on assigned infrastructure activities, and follow-up on agreed actions.
• 11. Comply with IOM’s policies and procedures including prevention of sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment (PSEAH) and promote a respectful work environment.
• 12. Perform such other relevant duties as may be assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, or a related field from an accredited academic institution with five years of relevant professional experience
• High School diploma with seven years of relevant professional experience.
• Demonstrated 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
• Experience in local construction materials and technologies
• Experience with international organisations and/or NGOs is an advantage
• Experience in camp rehabilitation and site development is an advantage
• Experience in construction modality engaging cash-for-work beneficiaries is an advantage
• Experience in contract administration/quantity surveying is an advantage
• Experience working within the region an advantage.
• For this position, fluency in English and Bengali is required (oral and written).
• Working knowledge of Chittagonian local dialect.

Skills

• AutoCAD
• Civil Engineering
• Construction Management
• Contract Administration
• QGIS