Engineering Assistant (2 Positions)

• Conduct technical assessments of households referred for cash-for-shelter assistance across Bidibidi, Rhino Camp and Imvepi settlements to determine shelter conditions, repair needs and appropriate technical solutions
• Prepare household-specific Bills of Quantities (BOQs) and cost estimates based on identified shelter repair needs, informing the value of cash assistance provided to eligible households
• Provide technical guidance to assisted households on the appropriate use of shelter assistance and required repair standards before and during implementation
• Regularly monitor households undertaking shelter repairs to assess progress, quality of works and adherence to approved BOQs and agreed technical standards
• Verify completion of household shelter repairs and document the quality and status of completed works, following up on outstanding technical issues
• Support technical assessments, preparation of BOQs, specifications and other documentation for renovation and construction works undertaken by the project
• Conduct regular site monitoring and supervision of contractors to ensure works are implemented according to approved designs, BOQs, specifications, timelines and required quality standards
• Review completed works and support technical verification and certification of contractor deliverables prior to acceptance and processing of payments
• Identify technical challenges, defects, variations or quality concerns during implementation and promptly recommend corrective actions
• Maintain accurate technical documentation, including assessment records, BOQs, site monitoring reports, progress updates and completion records
• Coordinate with Protection, Cash, Supply Chain and other programme teams to ensure timely implementation and appropriate sequencing of shelter and infrastructure activities
• Engage with settlement authorities, community structures, households and other stakeholders during assessments, implementation and monitoring of shelter activities
• Ensure shelter and renovation activities consider safety, accessibility, protection, gender, age and disability inclusion, and comply with applicable humanitarian shelter standards
• Support collection and reporting of shelter activity data, progress, challenges and lessons learned, and contribute to project reports
• Perform any other relevant duties related to shelter, renovation and infrastructure activities as assigned by the supervisor

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree or Higher Diploma in Civil and Building Engineering or a related field
• Minimum 3 years of practical field experience in community mobilization and implementation of engineering infrastructure projects for bachelor's degree holders, or 5 years for higher diploma holders
• Experience using design software such as AutoCAD, ArchiCAD, Revit or QGIS
• Experience in mobilization of communities for participatory activities and in managing workforces and community members
• Demonstrated experience in site monitoring or supervision, including tracking work progress, checking workmanship and materials, and documenting deficiencies
• Experience assisting with site assessments, measurements, quantity calculations, bills of quantities, cost estimates or work plans
• Experience coordinating with contractors, suppliers, community representatives, local authorities and project teams
• Basic understanding of engineering infrastructure practices and participatory community development approaches in humanitarian and development contexts
• Ability to ride a motorcycle with a valid class 'A' permit
• Experience working with refugees and host communities
• Knowledge of local languages spoken in refugee communities is an advantage

Skills & Competencies:

• Striving for excellence: focuses on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process
• Collaborating: involves relevant parties and encourages feedback
• Taking the lead: takes ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation
• Communicating: listens and speaks effectively and honestly
• Demonstrating integrity: upholds the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment