KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Review of project documents (construction drawings & specifications) as well as business process / DIP in detail to understand project mandate/deliverables relevant to your role.
• Carry out the technical feasibility/assessment (site identification, material, labor, transportation, supplies, etc.) of WASH & CPI’s activities prior to implementation to ensure sustainability & cost-effectiveness as well as an agreed time frame of the project.
• Assist in the preparation of drawings, BoQs & cost estimates of infrastructure schemes as per IR commitment & set standards.
• Assist in analysis of construction material e.g. elemental composition, dimensions & quality, etc. according to drawing & specification.
• Assist in conducting a market survey for proposed materials availability, and unit rates of material/labours and provide realistic estimates of the proposed activities of the WASH project
• To be able to get different materials sampling, on different intervals, for testing and quality check & work assurance with approved samples during the course of implementation at the field
• Take part in the supplier selection process by evaluating the samples against specifications given in approved BOQs/estimates at the field level as & when needed.
• Ensure the layouts, levels, and all activities at the site both pre- & post-construction to know whether construction work is being done according to drawings and specifications or not.
• Analyse and prepare plans for material requisitions.
• Monitor and provide support for developing an understanding of skilled labours, community activists, or beneficiary households regarding design, inclusiveness, DRR, and protection measures.
• Timely report to supervisor regarding any issue relevant to design at the earliest stage of the project with recommendations
• Preparation of weekly/monthly work plans against PMT (performance-measured time frame) by ensuring timely completion of assigned tasks in the stipulated time period.
• Coordinate with all stakeholders especially community activists, COs, VOs, and beneficiary households for smooth implementation of the project
• In place a contingency plan to deal with external factors affecting or may affect the field activities
• Maintain the completion certificate for each communal or household activity is in hand and signed by beneficiaries, committee representatives, and relevant sub-engineer and also handing over to the relevant department
• Arrange skilled and unskilled labour for construction execution
• Preparation of MBs with the agreement of the vendor
• Maintenance of record (hard & soft) that includes but is not limited to Cost estimates, BoQs, drawings, construction plans, Measurement book, daily field visit reports, material requisition, pictorial progress & other documentation.
• Preparation of daily, weekly, monthly, and other progress reports for management’s info.
• Ensure proper filling of forms & formats as per desired standard
• Extend support to MEAL / MIS / Communications staff for gathering desired information.
• Preparation of info for MIS on a regular basis with consultation of Field Engineer / MIS / M&E.
• Close coordination with line manager for effective implementation of project activities.
• Ensure compliance with IR’s policies & procedures in true spirit for effective delivery of services.
• Understanding of IR values and their demonstration in real time.
• Abide by the IR zero tolerance policy towards bribery & corruption as well as sensitize others on coping mechanism so that they can raise voice as & when feel inappropriate.
• Thorough knowledge of IR strategic priorities & the way you can contribute in its achievement.
• Assist in identification & documentation of organizational successes for show casing IR work
• Facilitate the organizational stance on clime change through adaptation of environment friendly & cost effective approaches in your domain.
• Respect & promote the organizational stance on work force diversity & support the efforts being made for mainstreaming of marginalized groups i.e. Persons with disability and old age, minorities, Women & children etc. in carrying out organization activities.
• Ensure periodic field visits to witness the challenges and implementation of activities at ground level.
• Participation and facilitation in implementation of IR seasonal programmes.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

It is essential that the post holder shows a good understanding and sympathy with the organizational values & principles, vision and mission as well as commitment to its PSEAH (preventing sexual exploitation abuse and harassment) protocols. IR has a zero-tolerance policy towards PSEAH and don’t support any action that promotes or encourages PSEAH.

IR is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behavior at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults and beneficiaries with whom IR engages. IR expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.

Qualification & Experience:

DAE (Civil) / B. Tech Civil

Experience:

Minimum experience of a similar role in NGO setup:

2 years with DAE and/or 1 year with B. Tech.

Computer Skills:

MS Office, AutoCAD, Outlook, and ERP systems familiarity

Language:

Urdu, English and Sindhi

Key Personal Qualities:

• Strong emotional intelligence and resilience, and able to maintain self-control in difficult situations.
• Able to work under extreme conditions in field areas.
• Good communication skills in local as well as English / Urdu language which delivers information with clarity in a wide range of situations.
•  Has a positive nature and is able to overcome issues that create hindrances in the achievement of entrusted goals/objectives.
•   Has a learning attitude and a continuous improvement philosophy.

Pre-employment Checks:

Any employment with Islamic Relief will be subject to the following checks:

• Screening clearance
• Receipt of satisfactory references

Please note, we are only able to accept applications from candidates who are eligible to live and work in Pakistan. We are unable to progress applications that would require sponsorship.

Our Values and Commitment to Safeguarding:

• IR is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behavior at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults and beneficiaries with whom IR engages. IR expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.
• The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organization.
• All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records checks. IRW also participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.
• In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment.
• By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.
• Islamic Relief is an equal opportunities employer

To cater to the higher living cost, IR Pakistan is transferring the exchange gain (PKR-GBP) on salary to staff at a prevailing conversion rate till further notice. Salaries are paid in local currency.