The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. At work today in over 40 countries and 22 U.S. cities, we restore safety, dignity, and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure. The IRC leads the way from harm to home.

Main Purpose of Job: 

The Assistant Construction Site Engineer will work under the supervision of the Sr. Roving Construction Manager. He/She will provide technical support to construction works in all IRC field sites (the engineer in adherence to IRC policies, procedures, guidelines, and government specifications & standard. He/She will support all aspects of technical design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of construction related aspects ensuring acceptable quality.

• Participate in and provide technical /engineering input and costings (Bills of Quantities) for proposals with construction components.
• Develop technical drawings and Bills of Quantities (BOQ) for required Construction to guide procurement of construction services.
• Support in assessment of all rehabilitation works at IRC facilities and hired premises and appropriate advice.
• Review and recommend construction designs for approval and ensure these are in line with government standards.
• Participate in procurement of construction related works, from tender preparation to evaluate and ensuring adequate technical consideration are in place before award of construction contracts.
• Ensure compliance with IRC Safety policies and procedures in construction and implement site safety and hazard assessments for all sites.
• Ensure constructions are implemented incompliance with donor rules and regulations. 
• Conduct regular site visits to monitor and track construction works at field sites to ensure timely, cost effective and quality delivery of the works.
• Verify completion of the construction work by signing completion certificates.
• Provide regular and periodic updates and reports on construction work as required by IRC. 
• Participate in performance review of contractors as part of Procurement Committee and provide technical evaluation.
• Document any breaches by contractors and escalate to management accordingly.

Education:

• A minimum of a Degree in Civil Engineering or Architecture.

Experience:

• Experience in Construction work specially for temporary and semi-permanent construction activities not less than 3 years. 
• Working with UN or other Humanitarian/Development agencies will be an added advantage.
• Experience in contracting and/or consulting environment is also an advantage.

Skills and abilities:

• Computer skills including MS Word, Excel Outlook, PowerPoint, and AutoCAD.
• Experience in regular report writing. 
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team, as well as independently. 
• Flexible and able to work in a dynamic and diverse environment. 
• Fluency in written and spoken English.
• Ability to write clear concise reports and skills to negotiate with/ advise contractors

Standard of Professional Conduct

IRC and IRC employees are required to abide by the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way – Code of Conduct which are Integrity, Service, and Accountability. In accordance with these values, IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Harassment-Free Workplace, Fiscal Integrity, Anti-Retaliation, Combating Trafficking in Persons, and several others. 

Gender Equality & Equal Opportunity

We are committed to narrowing the gender gap in leadership positions. We offer generous benefits that provide an enabling environment for women to participate in our workforce including parental leave, gender-sensitive security protocols and other supportive benefits and allowances. We welcome and strongly encourage qualified female professionals to apply.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our organization. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. 

Ensuring the non-disclosure of any information whatsoever relating to the practices and business of IRC acquired in the course of duty, to any other person or organization without authority, except in the normal execution of duty.