Back Project Associate (Site Planning - Site Development)- Expedited Recruitment

Under the overall supervision of the Programme Manager (Shelter/NFI and Housing) and under the direct supervision by the Programme Officer (Shelter/NFI and Housing) the successful candidate will perform to assist in implementing site planning and site development activities in close coordination with the CCCM Programme Officer.   The candidate will also work when required to supervise infrastructure projects implemented within the Shelter/NFI and Housing programme in Northern Mozambique.

1. In coordination with the Shelter and the CCCM Project Officers:
   1. Support in coordinating site management activities in IDP-hosting sites managed by IOM CCCM, following CCCM Cluster site management standards. 
   2. Provide support for site planning and development works. 
   3. Assist in implementing all site maintenance and improvement activities assigned. 
   4. Ensure proper documentation and accounting for all cash for work activities assigned.
   5. Ensure timely monitoring, tracking, and reporting of site management and development activities.
   6. Support in the establishment of representative IDP committees at IOM CCCM sites, ensuring they reflect age, gender and diversity of the IDP population. 
   7. Ensure that the CCCM multi-sector site tracker and other databases are regularly updated. Extract reports from the CCCM multi sector site tracker for analysis.
   8. When required, and in coordination with the Shelter Project Officer, support the Shelter programme in implementing activities necessary for the successful completion of assigned construction projects, adhering closely to donor requirements and the guidance of the Shelter Project Officer.
   9. Participate in environmental sustainability programs for IDP settlements related to recycling, waste management, reforestation among others.
   10. When required, provide assistance in preparation of specifications, Bill of Materials (BoM) and /or Bill of Quantities (BOQ) for installation of infrastructure.
   11. Attend coordination meetings with clusters, technical working groups and task forces.
   12. Assist to verify that activities are performed in accordance with the specifications in the project proposal and notify respectively to the Shelter and CCCM Project Officers, 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. 
   13. Support the Shelter and CCCM Project Officers on contingency planning, preparation of a general and weekly activity plan for the construction and supervision works assigned and provide regular and detailed progress reports on the implementation of the project activities.
   14. Keep the 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.
   15. Assist to facilitate the integration of cross-cutting issues such as environment, gender, children, Gender Based Violence (GBV), PSEA and other vulnerable groups in the programme implementation.
   16. Participate in capacity development activities for government and partners. This includes training capacity needs assessments, delivery of training sessions and practical field simulations as well as continuous mentoring. 
   17. Maintain custody of equipment used for field activities. Maintain records of all activities and deliverables in the field to facilitate reporting.
   18. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

       EDUCATION

       1. 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 
       2. Completed High School degree from an accredited academic institution with a minimum of 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 monitoring construction works implemented by local artisans at the community level.
          • Construction experience in international organizations advantage.
          • Knowledge of the Mozambique´s central region and northern region is an advantage.

            SKILLS

            • Ability to establish priorities and undertake assigned tasks with minimum supervision
            • Proven ability to interact effectively with government officials/local authorities and other institutions essential. 
            • Good drafting ability and communication skills, both oral and written to produce reports in English and Portuguese.
            • Knowledge of the social protection system and victim assistance mechanism (advantageous);
            • Able to work independently, under pressure, undertake frequent project-related travels and able to work during weekends and overtime.
            • Good computer literacy.

              Languages 

              📚 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗮 𝗝𝗼𝗯 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗡 𝗶𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯! 🌍🤝 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗡 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗨𝗡𝗛𝗖𝗥, 𝗪𝗙𝗣, 𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗖𝗘𝗙, 𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗦𝗦, 𝗨𝗡𝗙𝗣𝗔, 𝗜𝗢𝗠 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀! 🌐

              ⚠️ 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐍𝐨𝐰: 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐢𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐚 𝐣𝐨𝐛 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐍𝐎𝐖!

              REQUIRED

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

              DESIRABLE

              Knowledge of local languages is an advantage.