Site Supervisor Assistant (Staryi Sambir)

Volunteering Engineering

Overview

Assist in monitoring housing projects and support construction activities.

You have:

• Experience in liaising with governmental authorities, national and international institutions, United Nations agencies, and non-governmental organizations.
• Experience in working with migrants, refugees, internally displaced persons, victims of trafficking, and other vulnerable groups.
• Prior work experience with international humanitarian organizations, non-governmental or governmental institutions in a multicultural setting is an advantage.
• 7 years of experience supporting construction or rehabilitation projects, including site monitoring, documentation, coordination with contractors and reporting.
• 7 years of experience working as site engineer/foreman/construction site manager on civil/rehabilitation/external engineering networks construction sites.
• Familiarity with construction Health & Safety practices and ability to monitor and report on compliance.
• Knowledge of Microsoft suite of applications (MS Word, MS Excel etc.) and planning software such as MS Project.
• Knowledge of applicable Ukrainian building codes, policies, standards, and best practices related to the project.
• Proficiency in design-related software (e.g. AutoCAD) and to prepare schedules, Bills of Quantities and cost estimates.
• A sound and up-to-date knowledge of local construction techniques and materials.

Contract

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Within this portfolio, IOM’s Housing Programme contributes to durable solutions by expanding access to safe, affordable and energy-efficient housing for internally displaced persons (IDPs) and other vulnerable groups, aligned with the Government of Ukraine priorities and municipal recovery plans. IOM’s Housing Programme implements a diverse pipeline of housing interventions such as rehabilitation of existing buildings, repairs of conflict-damaged residential stock, new construction, and innovative prefabricated/modular solutions.

Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission and the Programme Coordinator (Housing & WASH), and the direct supervision of the National Project Officer (Senior Engineer), the UN Volunteer will support the monitoring of housing and infrastructure projects, repairs, and rehabilitations of damaged buildings, in coordination with relevant colleagues, partners and municipalities. Also, when required, the incumbent will support construction activities regarding infrastructure repairs and refurbishment for other IOM programmes, including follow-up the work of contractors and laborers.

• Monitor construction activities and contractors continuously on-site, track progress against workplans and budgets and report potential delays in the implementation to the Programme Officer (Engineer) / National Project Officer (Senior Engineer). • Assist the National Project Officer (Senior Engineer) in conducting quality control and documenting progress of works on-site. Document and report changes and corrections where necessary and needed. Document any changes from original designs and plans and coordinate closely with the programme management and procurement units. • Assist the National Project Officer (Senior Engineer) in conducting technical assessments of damaged buildings and engineering networks. Support decision-making by compiling inputs and documenting observations to inform proposed repair options for review and approval by senior engineers. • Monitor construction activities to ensure strict compliance with donors' Health and Safety (H&S) measures. Highlight any issues or gaps to the Programme Officer (Engineer) / National Project Officer (Senior Engineer). • Assist the National Project Officer (Senior Engineer) in drafting Bills of Quantities and Bills of Materials, and other necessary documentation based on national legislation and IOM standards. • Assist the National Project Officer (Senior Engineer) regarding coordination with the Supply Chain Unit on procurement process, delivery of programme items and bidding processes. • Work closely with relevant internal units to support the consideration and integration of Housing, Land and Property (HLP) issues throughout project implementation. • Update programme trackers related to cost, schedule, quality and Health and Safety (H&S) to accurately reflect field activities. • Review of the completeness and correctness of as-built documentation • Compile inputs for weekly, monthly, and ad‑hoc project reports and maintain proper project filing in line with data protection protocols. • Adhere to the highest standard of IOM's policy on the Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) and verify that implementation partners and contractors apply these standards. • Participate in coordination meetings with external stakeholders (governmental, other aid actors, affected population) and relevant cluster technical working groups as instructed by Program Coordinator and Programme Officer. • Ensure proper filing of documents according to data protection and confidentiality protocols. • Perform other duties that may be required.

• Teamwork • Delivering results • Managing and sharing knowledge • Accountability • Communication

• Experience in liaising with governmental authorities, national and international institutions, United Nations agencies, and non-governmental organizations. • Experience in working with migrants, refugees, internally displaced persons, victims of trafficking, and other vulnerable groups. • Prior work experience with international humanitarian organizations, non-governmental or governmental institutions in a multicultural setting is an advantage. • 7 years of experience supporting construction or rehabilitation projects, including site monitoring, documentation, coordination with contractors and reporting. • 7 years of experience working as site engineer/foreman/construction site manager on civil/rehabilitation/external engineering networks construction sites. • Familiarity with construction Health & Safety practices and ability to monitor and report on compliance. • Knowledge of Microsoft suite of applications (MS Word, MS Excel etc.) and planning software such as MS Project. • Knowledge of applicable Ukrainian building codes, policies, standards, and best practices related to the project. • Proficiency in design-related software (e.g. AutoCAD) and to prepare schedules, Bills of Quantities and cost estimates. • A sound and up-to-date knowledge of local construction techniques and materials.

As it is a national UN Volunteer's assignment, the UN volunteer shall organize his/her accommodation by themselves.

Entitlements of National UN Volunteer Expert >> USD 2405 USD

The contract lasts for the period indicated in the vacancy with the possibility of extensions subject to availability of funding, operational necessity, and satisfactory performance. However, there is no expectation of renewal of the assignment. This is a full-time contract.

Allowances: • Volunteer Living Allowance (VLA): A Volunteer Living Allowance (VLA) USD 2405 (equivalent in UAH) is provided monthly to cover housing, utilities, and normal cost of living expenses. This includes Well-Being Differentials for the period while the ICSC applies hardship classification to duty stations in Ukraine as “E”. • USD 350 entry lump sum, one-time payment.

Medical and life insurance: • Medical insurance: The UN Volunteer and eligible PFU dependents will receive UNV provided medical insurance coverage. Coverage for UN Volunteers begins from the Commencement of Service and normally ceases one month after the last day of the UN Volunteer Contract date. • Life Insurance: UN Volunteers are covered by life insurance for the duration of the UN Volunteer assignment. If a UN Volunteer dies during the UN Volunteer assignment, the eligible designated beneficiaries will be entitled to receive a life insurance lump sum.

Leave entitlements: • Annual leave:  UN Volunteers accrue an entitlement to 2.5 days of Annual Leave per completed month of the UN Volunteer assignment. Unused accrued Annual Leave up to a maximum of 30 days is carried over in case of a contract extension within the same UN Volunteer assignment. Unused accrued Annual Leave may not be carried over in case of reassignment or a new assignment. • Learning leave: Subject to supervisor approval and exigencies of service, UN Volunteers may request up to ten working days of Learning Leave per consecutive 12 months of the UN Volunteer assignment, starting with the Commencement of Service date, provided the Learning Leave is used within the contract period. • Certified Sick Leave: UN Volunteers are entitled to up to 30 days of certified sick leave based on a 12-month cycle. This amount is reset every 12-month cycle. • Uncertified Sick Leave: UN Volunteers receive seven days of uncertified sick leave working days in a calendar year. This amount will be reset at the established interval period.

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