Senior Programme Assistant (Engineering)

Position Title: Senior Programme Assistant (Engineering)

Duty Station: IOM Philippines Country Office (Zamboanga City)

Classification: General Service Staff, G-6**

Type of Appointment: Special short-term graded, six months with possibility of extension

Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible

Closing Date: 04 April 2022

Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations, and as the leading UN agency in the field of migration, works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.

IOM is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment. Internal and external candidates are eligible to apply to this vacancy. For the purpose of the vacancy, internal candidates are considered as first-tier candidates.

Context:

Under the overall supervision of the Head of Sub-Office in Cotabato City and the direct supervision of the Head of Satellite Office in Zamboanga City, the successful candidate will be responsible and accountable for coordinating implementation and monitoring of activities related to IOM’s programme implementation in Zamboang, Basilan, Sulu, and Tawi-Tawi (ZamBaSulTa).

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

• Assist in preparing a detailed workplan for the implementation of the project activities that require engineering support, including but not limited to Sustainable Energy Solution (Solar Electrification Project), Shelter, and WASH, in ZAMBASULTA.
• Participate in the coordination, and installation of approved engineering designs with key stakeholders, such as government counterparts and community leaders, under the guidance of the Head of Satellite Office and in support of the field engineer teams.
• Provide support to field engineers and Implementing partners (identified vendor/supplier) as directed by the Head of Sub-Office.
• Monitor timely delivery of construction materials and quality implementation of construction/repair activities.
• Prepare project progress reports, primarily for construction activities indicating recommended project support actions as required/necessary.
• Ensure full adherence to the principles of the Do no Harm Framework throughout the project implementation.
• Support the Programme’s visibility and stakeholder engagements, as required.
• Undertake duty travel to support the team and other colleagues, as required.
• Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

• University degree in Civil or Structural Engineering or a related field from an accredited academic institution with four years of relevant professional experience, preferably in engineering or similar roles; or
• High School degree in the above fields with at least six years of relevant professional experience.

Experience

• Minimum of four years of relevant engineering experience in Shelter, WASH, and Solar Electrification.
• Experience supervising local construction contractors – working with local or national government agencies and non-government organizations and private sector groups is an advantage.
• Experience in WASH construction a distinct advantage.
• Familiarity with the context in the Provinces of Basilan, Sulu, Tawi-Tawi an advantage.
• Familiarity with IOM administrative management, an advantage.

Skills

• Strong technical skills for Electrification/WASH engineering necessary.
• Strong organizational and coordination skills needed, with the ability to manage multiple remote tasks simultaneously under time constraints.
• Knowledge of UN and bilateral/multilateral donor programming.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of Zamboanga City and BaSulTa context a distinct advantage.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the UN Secretariat. For this position, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of ZamBaSulTa languages (i.e. Chavacano, Yakan, Tausug, Sema) is desirable.

Notes

Accredited Universities are the ones listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database (https://whed.net/home.php).

Required Competencies

The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following values and competencies:

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 wherever possible.
• 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.

Core Competencies – behavioural indicators level 2

• 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 Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own action and delegated work.
• Communication: encourages and contributes to clear and open communication; explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link.

Competencies will be assessed during a competency-based interview.

IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link.

Competencies will be assessed during a competency-based interview.

Other

Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment and verification of residency, visa, and authorizations by the concerned Government, where applicable.

Only candidates residing in either the country of the duty station or from a location in a neighbouring country that is within commuting distance of the duty station will be considered. In all cases, a prerequisite for taking up the position is legal residency in the country of the duty station, or in the neighbouring country located within commuting distance, and work permit, as applicable.

The position involves onsite and/or offsite work (or a combination of both). The working modality will be further discussed during the interviews if candidate is available to work on-site and/or offsite.