National Project officer-NOA

Infrastructure is an operational unit in IOM Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh. The unit is integral to the Rohingya Refugee Response implemented by the International Organization for Migration (IOM) with funding from various international donors. Infrastructure Unit activities include site planning, medium-complexity infrastructure projects, primarily roads, bridges, health and community facilities and various types of site rehabilitation works, including drainage, pedestrian access, earth stabilisation and installation of solar street lighting throughout the camps and ‘out of camp’ sites in Cox’s Bazar District, Bangladesh.

• Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a related field from an accredited academic institution ; or
• University degree in the above fields with two years of relevant professional experience.

• Experience in camp rehabilitation and site development, civil design, direct construction supervision, contract administration, surveying and levelling, quantity surveying.
• Experience in the design and construction of buildings, roads, drainage, and slope stabilization
   
• Experience in infrastructure projects
   
• Experience with International Organizations and/or Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) is an advantage.
   
• Experience working within the region an advantage.
   
• Experience in building structural design, computer aided drawing, and common engineering-related software is a plus.

• Demonstrated ability to supervise and manage staff at an operational level in humanitarian
  emergencies.
• Must have thorough knowledge on AutoCAD drafting operations.
• Excellent knowledge of the IOM project management cycle.
• Good knowledge of UN and bilateral donor programming.
• Ability to write and speak clearly and concisely in English.
• Strong computer skills.
• Planning and Organizing - plans work, anticipates risks, and sets goals within area of responsibility.
• Resource Mobilization - works with internal and external stakeholders to meet resource needs.

Required: For this position, fluency in English and Bangla is required (oral and written).

Desirable: Working knowledge Rohingya language is an advantage.

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

This selection process may be used to staff similar positions in various duty stations. Recommended candidates will remain eligible to be appointed in a similar position for a period of 24 months.

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, security clearances.

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