Committed To Good (CTG) is an award-winning private sector company that enables humanitarian and development projects in conflict zones. As a people solutions business, we recruit, deploy and manage the right people with the right skills to implement projects in the world’s toughest regions.
Having worked in more than 25 fragile and conflict-affected countries, we pride ourselves on hiring 90% local employees, providing decent, dignified work and new opportunities in fragile communities. 90% of our turnover goes back into the local economy.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Project Support Assistant (Civil Engineer)
Vacancy id: VAC-18447
Location: Yola, Adamawa
Duration: 6 months
Slot: 2 Openings
Overview of position
Our client serves as the lead United Nations (UN) agency on migration & collaborating with various partners to address migration issues & support vulnerable populations, including refugees & Internally Displaced Persons (IDP's).
Job Objectives
Under the overall supervision of the ERL (Early Recovery & Livelihoods) Program Manager & direct supervision of the ERL Assistant, the selected staff be responsible & accountable for the following activities:
Assist with the implementation of the ERL construction projects according to the agreed response strategy & plan.
Liaise closely with the ERL Program Manager & ERL Assistant throughout the different stages of ERL programming.
Fully participate in & / or facilitate in any relevant assessments carried out by the ERL unit.
Possess previous knowledge of implementing construction project through Cash for Work (C4W) modality.
Provide support to the contractors & assist in the distribution of materials, supplies & equipment to be conducted timely & according to the standard procedures.
Provide support in conducting detailed schedule of dilapidation formulating Bill of Quantities (BoQ) & market assessment to understand market trends.
Continuously monitor the ERL construction activities in the field, overseeing execution & evaluating progress through outputs & impacts using both quantitative & qualitative data.
Prepare status reports, minutes of the meetings, travel requests & other documents, as required by the management.
Ensure proper filing of documents.
Perform any other duties that may be required.
Project reporting:
This role will work under the overall supervision of the ERL (Early Recovery & Livelihoods) Program Manager & direct supervision of the ERL Assistant.
Key Competencies
Graduate degree in civil engineering, architecture or relevant field from a recognized institution with at least three years of relevant experience in shelter or construction industry.
Experience with humanitarian construction & ERL programs is desirable.
A sound & up to date knowledge of local construction techniques & materials.
Versatile in use of design related software (e.g. AutoCAD) & ability to prepare schedules / BoQ's & cost estimates.
Proficiency in computer applications (MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.).
Ability to maintain integrity in performing responsibility assigned.
Proactive & independent worker.
Ability to learn new programming modalities quickly.
Administrative & time management skills.
Must have strong analytical & planning skills.
Willingness to assist efficiently in a very busy project environment.
Ability to prepare clear & concise reports.
Fluency in both English & Hausa are required (oral & written) & fluency in Fulfulde is desired.
Respects & promotes individual & cultural differences. Encourages diversity & inclusion.
Maintains high ethical standards & acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles / rules & standards of conduct.
Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent & committed manner & exercises careful judgment in meeting day to day challenges.
Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected & fairly treated.
Develops & promotes effective collaboration within & across units to achieve shared goals & optimize results.
Produces & delivers quality results in a service oriented & timely manner. Is action oriented & committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge & innovate.
Takes ownership for achieving the organization’s priorities & assumes responsibility for own actions & delegated work.
Encourages & contributes to clear & open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring & motivational way.
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