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Under the overall supervision of the Officer Infrastructure, and the direct supervision of the National Officer Infrastructure, the Project Assistant will be required to work as a member of the CRP team to assist in the implementation of the construction of various infrastructure projects in Cabo Delgado Province.
- Monitor contractorโs work daily to verify that IOM design specifications are correctly interpreted and applied/interpreted and report any noncompliance to the supervisor.
- Provide updates and report on the progress of the construction and rehabilitation work for the CRP programme and any challenges encountered, with the daily support from the team.ย
- Draft engineering drawings,ย andย draft cost estimates, Bill of Quantities (BoQ), technical specifications, work schedules and other tender documents.ย
- Support the liaison with project stakeholders as needed for the success of the CRP projects.ย
- Support consultations and needs assessments related to infrastructure development and service improvement in locations targeted by CRP unit.ย
- Follow up on procurement and logistics processes in coordination with the Procurement and logistics Unit and payments to service providers, contractors and suppliers in coordination with the Resource Management Unit, and Finance.ย
- Perform such other duties as may be required or assigned.
Education
- Bachelorโs degree in civil, Structural or Electrical Engineering and/or Architecture from an accredited academic institution with at least two years of relevant professional experience, or.
Experience
Combined experience in monitoring of projects in the construction industry. Flexible to work in the field to supervise the contractor and in the office to prepare cost estimates, Bill of Quantities (BoQ), technical specifications, schedules and other tender documents.ย Competent to use computer-aided design (CAD) technology and design software (AutoCAD, STAAD, MS Office, etc.) as well as surveying instruments (level, total station, etc.), mapping devices (GPS) and related software (ArcGIS, QGIS, etc.) would be of great added value. Able to prepare schedules/bills of quantities and estimating cost as well use of MS Office suite software (Word, Excel, Project, etc). Knowledgeable in Mozambican National Building Standards and related local/international standards and specifications.Skills
Languages
Fluency in English & Portuguese is required (oral and written).Desirable
Local Languages of Cabo Delgado (Macua, Makonde, Kimuani, Swahili)Required Competencies
Theย incumbentย isย expectedย toย demonstrateย theย followingย valuesย andย competencies:
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. Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected, and fairly treated.CORE COMPETENCIES - Behavioral indicators - Level 1
Teamwork: Develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results. Delivering results: Produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner. Is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes. Managing and sharing knowledge: Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge, and innovate. Accountability: Takes ownership for achieving the Organizationโs priorities and assumes responsibility for own actions and delegated work. Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring, and motivational way.