Consultant: Senior Programme Assistant (Infrastructure)

Under the overall supervision of the Senior Coordinator – Recovery and Resilience, and the direct supervision of the Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH) and Infrastructure Coordinator, and in coordination with Shelter department, and support units, the Consultant equivalent to the Senior Programme Assistant (Infrastructure) will assist in the planning, implementation and monitoring of IOM’s infrastructure and shelter activities in Kenya. Specifically, s/he will provide technical support to the design, implementation, supervision and evaluation of discrete infrastructure, WASH and Shelter elements of IOM’s integrated recovery and resilience programme to address the immediate and longer-term basic service needs of internally displaced people, refugees and host communities affected by conflict and/or disaster. The Consultant Programme Assistant (Infrastructure) will, additionally, assist in the planning and procurement of any construction or refurbishment works related to maintaining or expanding IOM office premises and facilities.

1. Liaise and coordinate with governmental counterparts and the department of water services in the selection and design of shelter, water and sanitation infrastructure. . 
2. Support in preparing technical specifications, Bill of Quantities (BoQs), drawings of shallow, shelter, site planning, wells and boreholes throughout the process from designing, tendering, procurement, installation and operation. 
3. Carry out site supervision, ensuring that materials are used in accordance with the BoQ; keep records and coordinate with the logistics and procurement unit. 
4. Regularly monitor the consturciton quality daily basis of the Sheler, water, sanitation facilities at field and report back to Nairobi office.  
5. Assist in selecting, training, and managing Shelter, water ans sanitation intervention related benefitiaries and key stakeholders including local leaders and community volunteers. 
6. Plan logistics, administration and coordination of meetings, workshops, seminars, trainings, and conferences relevant to Shelter, WASH and infrastructure at the regional/national level, as well as other events. 
7. Draft and maintain project reports and records relevant to IOM’s Shelter, WASH and infrastructure programming, including research reports, individual beneficiaries files/ monitoring reports etc. 
8. Support the WASH and Infrastructure Coordinator in identifying and documenting good practices, beneficiary stories and lessons learnt from programming. 
9. Contribute to project concept notes and proposals. 
10. Undertake duty travel relating to the project activities, as required 
11. Perform other relevant duties as assigned. Education
    • Masters or Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or environmental engineering, Architect from an accredited academic institution with four years in working in implementing WASH programmes in humanitarian crisis or community development settings with three years of relevant professional experience Experience
      • Experience in implementing Shelter and WASH activities including the construction and repair of wells and solar pumping in humanitarian and development contexts; 
      • Experience in liaising with national, local governmental authorities and local leaders, national/international institutions, United Nations agencies and non-governmental organizations; 
      • Eperience on solar power system design and development for lightening and water pumpoing. 
      • Experience in working with migrants, refugees, internally displaced persons and other vulnerable groups; and, 
      • 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. 

        Skills

        📚 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!

        • Knowledge on technical requirements of Shelter WASH projects such as, but not limited to, Shetler design and construction, boreholes, shallow wells, hand pumps, drift irrigations. 
        • In depth knowledge of the Shelter and WASH issues and needs in Kenya. 
        • Knowledge on migration related subject areas dealt with by the Organization advantageous.

          Languages

          Fluency in English (oral and written) and Swahili is required.

            Travel required
          • Only as guided by the supervisor. Required Competencies   IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link. Competencies will be assessed during the selection process.   Values - all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these three values:
          • Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.
        • Integrity and transparency: Maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
      • Professionalism: Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.
    • Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
12. Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated. Core Competencies – behavioural indicators
13. Teamwork: Develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.