Field Operations Assistant (EPC) – SNFI At CTG (Committed To Good)

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Overview of position

• Our client in Somalia is planning to have an EPC Infrastructure & Services Unit (ISU), in which field engineers would support activities across all EPC units based on need.
• Under the overall supervision of the Manager in EPC & direct supervision of, Project Officer (Shelter), the successful candidate will support the implementation & monitoring of the works developed under our clients ISU with particular focus on the following functions as mentioned in the TOR below.

Role objectives

• Support the EPC Field Assistants Engineer & the Technical Operations Officer on the assessment, implementation & supporting infrastructure construction, site development, maintenance & improvement works.
• Undertake field missions to affected communities to assist assess the general situation, conduct focus group discussions & check housing conditions in coordination with the Technical Operation Officer & the EPC Field Assistant Engineer.
• Assist to Inspect damage, accidents or delays at construction sites to verify proper construction procedures are being carried out in coordination with supervisor.
• Help to convey instruction to the contractor for improvement of works or remedial measures to take.
• Consolidate information & support in preparing work plans, updates, progress monitoring reports, assist in the preparation of daily, weekly & monthly reports.
• Based on field monitoring, provide lessons learned for all ongoing field activities.
• Maintain a systematic record of all documents related to beneficiary & project documents.
• Support in providing technical assistance for other programs in EPC as needed in coordination with the EPC Field Assistants.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

Project reporting

• This role works under the overall supervision of the Manager in EPC & direct supervision of, Project Officer (Shelter).

Key competencies

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or any other relevant field from an accredited academic institution with two years of relevant professional experience in construction or high school / degree / certificate from above field from an accredited institution with four years of professional experience in implementation of infrastructure works activities in emergency & conflict environments.
• Experience in working effectively with local authorities, stakeholders, beneficiaries & the broader community.
• General site planning knowledge in camp setup under emergency context with a civil engineering degree is an advantage.
• Experience in emergency operation activity.
• Technical construction knowledge.
• Knowledge of UN & bilateral donor programming.
• Ability to work with limited supervision.
• Delivers on set objectives in hardship situations.
• Knowledge of English & Somali, are required (oral & written) & working knowledge of Arabic is an advantage.
• 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 and 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.

Team management

• This role has no team management responsibility.

Further information

• Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply for this role.
• The highest educational certificate for the selected candidate will be sent for verification.