Consultant - Programme Engineer (Shelter & Settlement) in Kakuma at International Organization for Migration (IOM)

Tasks to be performed under this contract

• Support in preparing technical specifications, Bill of Quantities (BoQs), drawings and design of different types of contextual shelter throughout the process from designing, tendering, procurement, installation and operation. 
• Carry out site supervision, ensuring that materials are used in accordance with the BoQ; keep records and coordinate with the logistics and procurement unit. 
• Ensure timely and adequate implementation of the Shelter and Settlements & Non-Food Items (NFIs) project activities in line with the program strategy and guidelines, targets and deadlines. 
• Roll-out of assessments, construction monitoring, and post distribution monitoring activities
• Regular field visit to supervise work and NFI kit distribution at field level. 
• Provide training and technical support to the beneficiaries on shelter building and reparing work.
• Undertake construction, Shelter and NFI materials quality checking, receiving and distribution management at field level.  
• Plan logistics, administration and coordination of meetings, workshops, seminars, trainings, and conferences relevant to Shelter and NFI at the local and national level, as well as other events. 
• Maintain a close relationship with DRS, UN agencies, NGOs and other relevant stakehoders. 
• Draft and maintain project reports and records relevant to IOM’s Shelter, settlement and NFI programming, including research reports, individual beneficiaries files/ monitoring reports etc. 
• Support the WASH and Shelter officer in identifying and documenting good practices, beneficiary stories and lessons learnt from programming. 
• Undertake duty travel relating to the project activities, as required 
• Perform other relevant duties as assigned. 

Qualifications

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree or Higher in Civil Engineering or Environmental Engineering, from an accredited academic institution with three years working in implementing Shelter, Settlement and NFI programmes in humanitarian crisis. 
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• Diploma in Civil Engineering or Environmental Engineering from an Accredited academic institution with five years working in implementing Shelter, Settlement and NFI programmes in humanitarian crisis. 

Experience

• Experience in implementing Shelter activities including the construction and repair of shelter in camp and host community.  
• Experience in liaising with national, local governmental authorities and local leaders, national/international institutions, United Nations agencies and non-governmental organizations; 
• Experience in working with migrants, undocumented 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.