Project Assistant (Shelter Engineering) Full-Time

Open to Internal and External Candidate

Reference No.: SVN/MZ10/2023/008

Position Title: Project Assistant (Shelter Engineering)

Duty Station: Beira, Mozambique

Job Family: Operations

Classification: General Service, G-5

Type of Appointment: Special Short Term Graded Contract, 06 (six) months with a possibility of extension

Report to: Shelter Project Officer (Shelter/NFI & Housing)

Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible

Closing Date: 21 March 2023

Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• Provide support in implementing activities required for the successful completion of the assigned construction projects, following closely the donor(s) requirements and directions of the Shelter Project Officer.
• Under the technical guidance of Project Officer (Housing and Infrastructure), assist to monitor daily the construction works assigned verifying that the project(s) meet their intended scope, quality, time, and budget. Works include community-based and cash-based infrastructure projects.
• When required, provide assistance in preparation of specifications, Bill of Materials (BoM) and /or Bill of Quantities (BOQ).
• Verify the activities are performed in accordance with the specifications in the project proposal and notify the Shelter Project Officer, in a timely manner of any change request pertinent.
• Adhere and respect the projects work plan (project schedule) and inform of any delay or workaround required for timely completion of activities.
• Contribute to contingency planning for possible engineering responses as required.
• Support the Project Officer to prepare a general and weekly activity plan for the construction works assigned and provide regular and detailed progress reports to the Shelter Project Officer in Beira on the implementation of the construction works.
• Keep the construction project documentation available and updated in hard copy and soft copy, as well as assist with the documentation, application, and dissemination of best practices and lessons learned.
• Support the integration of cross-cutting issues such as environment, gender, children, Gender Based Violence (GBV) and other vulnerable groups in the programme implementation.
• Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Civil Engineering, or a related field from an accredited academic institution with three years of relevant professional experience; or
• Completed High School degree from an accredited academic institution with minimum five years of relevant professional experience.

Experience

• Previous experience in humanitarian or development activities, especially community-based infrastructure works, is an advantage.
• Experience in implementing cash-based interventions in shelter programs.
• Demonstrated experience in supervision of construction works implemented by local artisans at community level.
• Construction experience in international organizations advantage.
• Knowledge of the Mozambique´s central region is an advantage.

Skills

• Proven ability to interact effectively with contractors, government officials/local authorities and other institutions essential.
• Ability to supervise daily construction process and reporting on construction progress.
• Ability to establish priorities and undertake assigned tasks with minimum supervision.
• Good drafting ability and communication skills, both oral and written to produce reports.
• Able to work independently, under pressure, undertake frequent project related travels and able to work during weekends and overtime.
• Proficiency in design tools and Microsoft Office tools such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and project management tools is a must.

Languages

Required

• Fluency in English and Portuguese both oral and written is a must.

Desirable

• Knowledge of local languages is an advantage.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications in ENGLISH, with:

• Cover letter clearly specify suitability and availability date.
• Detailed curriculum vitae, including skype user ID, phone number, historical salary and minimum three referees (preferably former direct supervisors).

Please submit your application by email, indicating your name and the reference code above [Name, SVN/MZ10/2023/008 – Project Assistant (Shelter Engineering)] as subject.