Project Support Assistant (Civil Engineer)

CTG overview:

• CTG staff and support humanitarian projects in fragile and conflict-affected countries around the world, providing a rapid and cost-effective service for development and humanitarian missions. With past performance in 17 countries – from the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and Asia, we have placed more than 20,000 staff all over the world since operations began in 2006.
• CTG recruits, deploys and manages the right people with the right skills to implement humanitarian and development projects, from cleaners to obstetricians, and mechanics to infection specialists, we’re skilled in emergency response to crises such as the Ebola outbreak in West Africa. Key to successful project delivery is the ability to mobilise at speed; CTG can source and deploy anyone, anywhere, in less than 2 weeks and have done so in 48 hours on a number of occasions.
• Through our efficient and agile HR, logistical and operational services, CTG saves multilateral organisations time and money. We handle all our clients’ HR related issues, so they are free to focus on their core services.
• Visit www.ctg.org to find out more

Overview of position:

• Our client serves as the lead United Nations (UN) agency on migration & collaborating with various partners to address migration issues & support vulnerable populations, including refugees & Internally Displaced Persons (IDP's).

Under the overall supervision of the ERL (Early Recovery & Livelihoods) Program Manager & direct supervision of the ERL Assistant, the selected staff be responsible & accountable for the following activities:

• Assist with the implementation of the ERL construction projects according to the agreed response strategy & plan.
• Liaise closely with the ERL Program Manager & ERL Assistant throughout the different stages of ERL programming.
• Fully participate in & / or facilitate in any relevant assessments carried out by the ERL unit.
• Possess previous knowledge of implementing construction project through Cash for Work (C4W) modality.
• Provide support to the contractors & assist in the distribution of materials, supplies & equipment to be conducted timely & according to the standard procedures.
• Provide support in conducting detailed schedule of dilapidation formulating Bill of Quantities (BoQ) & market assessment to understand market trends.
• Continuously monitor the ERL construction activities in the field, overseeing execution & evaluating progress through outputs & impacts using both quantitative & qualitative data.
• Prepare status reports, minutes of the meetings, travel requests & other documents, as required by the management.
• Ensure proper filing of documents.
• Perform any other duties that may be required.

Project reporting:

• This role will work under the overall supervision of the ERL (Early Recovery & Livelihoods) Program Manager & direct supervision of the ERL Assistant.

Key competencies:

• Graduate degree in civil engineering, architecture or relevant field from a recognized institution with at least three years of relevant experience in shelter or construction industry.
• Experience with humanitarian construction & ERL programs is desirable.
• A sound & up to date knowledge of local construction techniques & materials.
• Versatile in use of design related software (e.g. AutoCAD) & ability to prepare schedules / BoQ's & cost estimates.
• Proficiency in computer applications (MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Ability to maintain integrity in performing responsibility assigned.
• Proactive & independent worker.
• Ability to learn new programming modalities quickly.
• Administrative & time management skills.
• Must have strong analytical & planning skills.
• Willingness to assist efficiently in a very busy project environment.
• Ability to prepare clear & concise reports.
• Fluency in both English & Hausa are required (oral & written) & fluency in Fulfulde is desired.
• Respects & promotes individual & cultural differences. Encourages diversity & inclusion.
• Maintains high ethical standards & acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles / rules & standards of conduct.
• Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent & committed manner & exercises careful judgment in meeting day to day challenges.
• Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
• Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected & fairly treated.
• Develops & promotes effective collaboration within & across units to achieve shared goals & optimize results.
• Produces & delivers quality results in a service oriented & timely manner. Is action oriented & committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
• Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge & innovate.
• Takes ownership for achieving the organization’s priorities & assumes responsibility for own actions & delegated work.
• Encourages & contributes to clear & open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring & motivational way.

Team management:

• This role has no team management responsibility.

Further information:

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