EXPEDITED: Consultant: Project Engineer (Shelter and Settlement) in Dadaab

Overview

Support the planning, implementation, and monitoring of IOM’s Shelter and Settlement initiatives in Dadaab, Kenya, by providing technical support for shelter and infrastructure programming.

Tasks Summary

• Support in preparing technical specifications, Bill of Quantities (BoQs), drawings and design of different types of contextual shelter.
• Carry out site supervision, ensuring materials are used in accordance with the BoQ.
• Ensure timely and adequate implementation of Shelter and Settlements & Non-Food Items (NFIs) project activities.
• Roll-out of assessments, construction monitoring, and post distribution monitoring activities.
• Regular field visit to supervise work and NFI kit distribution.
• Provide training and technical support to beneficiaries on shelter building and repairing.
• Undertake construction, Shelter and NFI materials quality checking, receiving and distribution management.
• Plan logistics, administration and coordination of meetings, workshops, seminars, trainings, and conferences.
• Maintain a close relationship with DRS, UN agencies, NGOs and other relevant stakeholders.
• Draft and maintain project reports and records relevant to Shelter, settlement and NFI programming.
• Support in identifying and documenting good practices, beneficiary stories and lessons learnt.
• Undertake duty travel relating to the project activities, as required.
• Perform other relevant duties as assigned.

Experience Requirements

• Three years working in implementing Shelter, Settlement and NFI programmes in humanitarian crisis (with Bachelor's Degree).
• Five years working in implementing Shelter, Settlement and NFI programmes in humanitarian crisis (with Diploma).
• Experience in implementing Shelter activities including the construction and repair of shelter in camp and host community.
• Experience in liaising with national, local governmental authorities and local leaders, national/international institutions, United Nations agencies and non-governmental organizations.
• Experience in working with migrants, undocumented refugees, internally displaced persons and other vulnerable groups.
• Prior work experience with international humanitarian organizations, nongovernment or government institutions/organization in a multi-cultural setting is an advantage.
• Experience in recovery and resilience projects would be an advantage.

Qualification Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or Higher in Civil Engineering or environmental engineering, from an accredited academic institution.
• Diploma in Civil Engineering or Environmental Engineering from an Accredited academic institution.

Other Details

Languages Required: Fluency in English (oral and written), Knowledge of Swahili is required.

Languages Preferred: Knowledge of Somali language is considered advantageous.

Contract Duration: Up to 11 months

Work Modality:

Remuneration: