General
Description of assignment title: Site SupervisorAssistant (Kremenchuk)
Assignment country: Ukraine
Duty stations: Poltava
Work location: On UN premises
Expected start date: 06/08/2026
Duration: 6 months(with possibility ofextension)Long-term benefits and allowances
Sustainable Development Goal: 9. Industry, innovation andinfrastructure
Host entity: IOM
Modality: Onsite
Type: National
Volunteer category: Expert UCoS from Apr2026
Work schedule: Full-time
Number of Assignments: 1
Details
Mission and objectives:
- The IOM Mission in Ukraine was established in 1996. In linewith IOM's global strategy, IOM Ukraine aims at advancing theunderstanding of the opportunities and challenges of migration inthe Ukrainian context.
- The IOM Mission in Ukraine provides assistance to internallydisplaced persons (IDPs) and conflict-affected people, fightstrafficking in human beings, assists the Government in dealing withirregular migration, improving its migration management system, andcreating migrant-inclusive health practices and policies. IOMsupports the development of comprehensive and evidence-basedmigration policies and legislation in line with international normsand builds government's capacity in harnessing the developmentpotential of migration, among others, by creating incentives formigrants' remittances investment and offering evidence-based policyadvice to enhance labour migration management.
- During 24 years of presence in Ukraine, IOM has assisted overhalf a million migrants (Ukrainians and other nationalities), IDPs,potential migrants, victims of trafficking and other vulnerablegroups, directly or through its project partners.
Context:
- Within this portfolio, IOM's Housing Programme contributes todurable solutions by expanding access to safe, affordable andenergy-efficient housing for internally displaced persons (IDPs)and other vulnerable groups, aligned with the Government of Ukrainepriorities and municipal recovery plans. IOM's Housing Programmeimplements a diverse pipeline of housing interventions such asrehabilitation of existing buildings, repairs of conflict-damagedresidential stock, new construction, and innovativeprefabricated/modular solutions.
- Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission and theProgramme Coordinator (Housing & WASH), and the directsupervision of the National Project Officer (Senior Engineer), theUN Volunteer will support the monitoring of housing andinfrastructure projects, repairs, and rehabilitations of damagedbuildings, in coordination with relevant colleagues, partners andmunicipalities. Also, when required, the incumbent will supportconstruction activities regarding infrastructure repairs andrefurbishment for other IOM programmes, including follow-up thework of contractors and laborers.
Task description:
- Monitor construction activities and contractors continuouslyon-site, track progress against workplans and budgets and reportpotential delays in the implementation to the Programme Officer(Engineer) / National Project Officer (Senior Engineer).
- Assist the National Project Officer (Senior Engineer) inconducting quality control and documenting progress of workson-site. Document and report changes and corrections wherenecessary and needed. Document any changes from original designsand plans and coordinate closely with the programme management andprocurement units.
- Assist the National Project Officer (Senior Engineer) inconducting technical assessments of damaged buildings andengineering networks. Support decision-making by compiling inputsand documenting observations to inform proposed repair options forreview and approval by senior engineers.
- Monitor construction activities to ensure strict compliancewith donors' Health and Safety (H&S) measures. Highlight anyissues or gaps to the Programme Officer (Engineer) / NationalProject Officer (Senior Engineer).
- Assist the National Project Officer (Senior Engineer) indrafting Bills of Quantities and Bills of Materials, and othernecessary documentation based on national legislation and IOMstandards.
- Assist the National Project Officer (Senior Engineer) regardingcoordination with the Supply Chain Unit on procurement process,delivery of programme items and bidding processes.
- Work closely with relevant internal units to support theconsideration and integration of Housing, Land and Property (HLP)issues throughout project implementation.
- Update programme trackers related to cost, schedule, qualityand Health and Safety (H&S) to accurately reflect fieldactivities.
- Review of the completeness and correctness of as-builtdocumentation
- Compile inputs for weekly, monthly, andad‑hoc project reports and maintain properproject filing in line with data protection protocols.
- Adhere to the highest standard of IOM's policy on thePrevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) and verify thatimplementation partners and contractors apply these standards.
- Participate in coordination meetings with external stakeholders(governmental, other aid actors, affected population) and relevantcluster technical working groups as instructed by ProgramCoordinator and Programme Officer.
- Ensure proper filing of documents according to data protectionand confidentiality protocols.
- Perform other duties that may be required.
Eligibility criteria
Age: 18 - 80
Required experience: 7 years
Nationality: Candidate must be a national, legal residentor hold refugee status in the country of assignment.
Assignment requirements
Relevant experience:
- 7 years
Languages:
- Ukrainian, Level: Fluent, Required
- English, Level: Working knowledge, Required
Required education level:
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, Structural Engineering, or other relatedtechnical fields.
Competencies and values:
- Teamwork
- Delivering results
- Managing and sharing knowledge
- Accountability
- Communication
Skills and experience:
- Experience in liaising with governmental authorities, nationaland international institutions, United Nations agencies, andnon-governmental organizations.
- Experience in working with migrants, refugees, internallydisplaced persons, victims of trafficking, and other vulnerablegroups.
- Prior work experience with international humanitarianorganizations, non-governmental or governmental institutions in amulticultural setting is an advantage.
- 7 years of experience supporting construction or rehabilitationprojects, including site monitoring, documentation, coordinationwith contractors, and reporting.
- 7 years of experience working as a siteengineer/foreman/construction site manager oncivil/rehabilitation/external engineering networks constructionsites.
- Familiarity with construction Health & Safety practices andability to monitor and report on compliance.
- Knowledge of the Microsoft suite of applications (MS Word, MSExcel etc.) and planning software such as MS Project.
- Knowledge of applicable Ukrainian building codes, policies,standards, and best practices related to the project.
- Proficiency in design-related software (e.g. AutoCAD) and theability to prepare schedules, Bills of Quantities, and costestimates.
- A sound and up-to-date knowledge of local constructiontechniques and materials.
Area(s) of expertise:
- Engineering, construction, Engineering, construction
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