Project Assistant (Construction Community)

CTG overview:

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Overview of position:

• Under the overall supervision of the Reconstruction Manager & the direct supervision of the Field Engineer in Chuuk, Federated States of Micronesia, the successful candidate will assist in the organization of various site visits in the different communities & villages in Chuuk state in support of all activities planned under the Typhoon Wutip Reconstruction Project, contributing to the timely implementation of project activities.

Role objectives:

• Prepare travel plans, in close coordination with the Field Engineers (FEs), the intended community to visit about the schedule trips & sites to visit.
• Coordinate with the relevant department or offices for transportation, boat arrangements prior to the schedule site visit, coordinate with the staff security unit & local enforcement office (police) if security is needed in high risk areas.
• Coordinate, schedule appointments, meetings with the village’s chief, municipal mayor, other community key persons, act as a liaison, translator for the FE’s during site visits & project implementation.
• Help to monitor work is being carried out safely, efficiently & in line with our clients standards.
• Communicate in a timely manner to the FEs & the Head of Sub Office any potential obstacles or issues that would impede the program activities.
• Prepare documentation, reports as needed, report on the status of all missions, field teams & current state of the work as requested.
• Strictly adhere to our clients policies, procedures including prevention of sexual exploitation & abuse and promotion of a respectful work environment.
• Undertake work related travel at the request & approval of the COM.
• Other duties as assigned & needed to support the program objectives.

Project reporting:

• This role works under the overall supervision of the Reconstruction Manager & the direct supervision of the Field Engineer in Chuuk, Federated States of Micronesia.

Key competencies:

• Bachelor’s Degree with 2 years of relevant work experience & / or Completed Secondary Education with 4 years of relevant work experience.
• Experience in humanitarian activities & community engagement is preferred.
• Previous relevant experience in international organization or development organizations would be an advantage.
• Experience in writing reports & documents is desirable.
• Understanding of local community trends, cultural practices & traditions in an island setting.
• Ability to interact effectively with individual & groups.
• Excellent planning & organizational skills.
• Good interpersonal skills, diligence, open mindedness & dedication.
• Strong swimming skills.
• Fluency in English (oral & written).
• Working knowledge of Chuukese or any other Micronesian languages.

Team management:

• This role has no team management responsibility.

Further information:

• Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply for this role.