Quality Control Assistant (Shelter/NFI)

Under the overall supervision of the Project Officer (Shelter/NFI) and the direct supervision of the Senior Supply and Quality Control Assistant of the Shelter/NFI Unit, the successful candidate will assist to implement the Shelter/NFI programmes with a focus on taking part in the quality control of the materials in Ukhia and Teknaf sub-districts.

1.    Assist in monitoring quality control of all Shelter and Non-Food Items (NFI) received from suppliers according to the specifications by using the quality control tools and measures.
2.    Maintain working relationship and communication with logs base and procurement and supply chain staff regarding materials received.
3.    Apply the established standards of goods for maintaining quality with the tools for quality control.
4.    Maintain stocks of Shelter/NFI materials and provide daily and adhoc reports as required to relevant staff not only among Shelter/NFI unit but also at warehouses and Supply Chain.
5.    Maintain all cash for work attendance records and compile regular reporting related to cash for work activities.
6.    Assist in needs/gap assessment, distribution of tokens/dissemination of Shelter /NFI-related messaging to beneficiaries (i.e., in advance of the distribution/training, set up venues and training logistics), and crowd control with security measures including Covid-19 protocols. 
7.    Collect accurate and updated data on the progress of the programmes and produce daily and weekly reports and other ad-hoc updates as required.
8.    Provide general guidance to third-party/cash for work personnel in the implementation of the above-mentioned activities in accordance with the programmes’ guiding documents and instructions
9.    Perform other duties as required and assigned.
 

EDUCATION
•    High school diploma with three years of relevant experience; or,
•    Bachelor’s degree in political or social sciences, International Relations, Development Studies, Migration Studies, Human Rights, Law, Engineering/Architecture, or related fields from an accredited academic institution with one year of relevant professional experience.

EXPERIENCE 
•    Experience in monitoring quality aspects of multiple species of bamboo building materials and NFIs.
•    Experience maintaining and monitoring material stocks.
•    Experience with using quality control tools and recording of data from tools.
•    Experience in Shelter/NFI programmes, particularly shelter technical supervision, distribution, training, community mobilization, and sensitization is an advantage
•    Prior work experience with international humanitarian organizations, non-government, or government institutions/organizations in a multi-cultural setting is an advantage.
 

SKILLS 
•    In-depth knowledge of quality control of goods particularly bamboo poles and other type of shelter materials as well as NFIs
•    Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
•    Knowledge of tracking material stocks and reporting data
•    Knowledge on the use of IT gadgets, KOBO and SCOPE platform.
 

LANGUAGES
Required 
Fluency in Bangla and Working knowledge in English (oral and written)

Desirable
Local Chittagonian language will be considered an advantage
 

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 1 
•    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.