Site Supervisor Assistant (Kremenchuk), Poltava, Ukraine

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Description of assignment title: Site Supervisor Assistant (Kremenchuk)

Assignment country: Ukraine

Duty stations: Poltava

Work location: On UN premises

Expected start date: 06/08/2026

Duration: 6 months(with possibility of extension)Long-term benefits and allowances

Sustainable Development Goal: 9. Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Host entity: IOM

Modality: Onsite

Type: National

Volunteer category: Expert UCoS from Apr2026

Work schedule: Full-time

Number of Assignments: 1

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Mission and objectives:

• The IOM Mission in Ukraine was established in 1996. In line with IOM's global strategy, IOM Ukraine aims at advancing the understanding of the opportunities and challenges of migration in the Ukrainian context.

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• The IOM Mission in Ukraine provides assistance to internally displaced persons (IDPs) and conflict-affected people, fights trafficking in human beings, assists the Government in dealing with irregular migration, improving its migration management system, and creating migrant-inclusive health practices and policies. IOM supports the development of comprehensive and evidence-based migration policies and legislation in line with international norms and builds government's capacity in harnessing the development potential of migration, among others, by creating incentives for migrants' remittances investment and offering evidence-based policy advice to enhance labour migration management.
• During 24 years of presence in Ukraine, IOM has assisted over half a million migrants (Ukrainians and other nationalities), IDPs, potential migrants, victims of trafficking and other vulnerable groups, directly or through its project partners.

Context:

• Within this portfolio, IOM's Housing Programme contributes to durable solutions by expanding access to safe, affordable and energy-efficient housing for internally displaced persons (IDPs) and other vulnerable groups, aligned with the Government of Ukraine priorities and municipal recovery plans. IOM's Housing Programme implements a diverse pipeline of housing interventions such as rehabilitation of existing buildings, repairs of conflict-damaged residential stock, new construction, and innovative prefabricated/modular solutions.
• Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission and the Programme Coordinator (Housing & WASH), and the direct supervision of the National Project Officer (Senior Engineer), the UN Volunteer will support the monitoring of housing and infrastructure projects, repairs, and rehabilitations of damaged buildings, in coordination with relevant colleagues, partners and municipalities. Also, when required, the incumbent will support construction activities regarding infrastructure repairs and refurbishment for other IOM programmes, including follow-up the work of contractors and laborers.

Task description:

• Monitor construction activities and contractors continuously on-site, track progress against workplans and budgets and report potential delays in the implementation to the Programme Officer (Engineer) / National Project Officer (Senior Engineer).

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• Assist the National Project Officer (Senior Engineer) in conducting quality control and documenting progress of works on-site. Document and report changes and corrections where necessary and needed. Document any changes from original designs and plans and coordinate closely with the programme management and procurement units.
• Assist the National Project Officer (Senior Engineer) in conducting technical assessments of damaged buildings and engineering networks. Support decision-making by compiling inputs and documenting observations to inform proposed repair options for review and approval by senior engineers.
• Monitor construction activities to ensure strict compliance with donors' Health and Safety (H&S) measures. Highlight any issues or gaps to the Programme Officer (Engineer) / National Project Officer (Senior Engineer).
• Assist the National Project Officer (Senior Engineer) in drafting Bills of Quantities and Bills of Materials, and other necessary documentation based on national legislation and IOM standards.
• Assist the National Project Officer (Senior Engineer) regarding coordination with the Supply Chain Unit on procurement process, delivery of programme items and bidding processes.
• Work closely with relevant internal units to support the consideration and integration of Housing, Land and Property (HLP) issues throughout project implementation.
• Update programme trackers related to cost, schedule, quality and Health and Safety (H&S) to accurately reflect field activities.
• Review of the completeness and correctness of as-built documentation
• Compile inputs for weekly, monthly, and ad‑hoc project reports and maintain proper project filing in line with data protection protocols.
• Adhere to the highest standard of IOM's policy on the Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) and verify that implementation partners and contractors apply these standards.
• Participate in coordination meetings with external stakeholders (governmental, other aid actors, affected population) and relevant cluster technical working groups as instructed by Program Coordinator and Programme Officer.
• Ensure proper filing of documents according to data protection and 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 resident or 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 related technical fields.

Competencies and values:

• Teamwork
• Delivering results
• Managing and sharing knowledge
• Accountability
• Communication

Skills and experience:

• Experience in liaising with governmental authorities, national and international institutions, United Nations agencies, and non-governmental organizations.
• Experience in working with migrants, refugees, internally displaced persons, victims of trafficking, and other vulnerable groups.
• Prior work experience with international humanitarian organizations, non-governmental or governmental institutions in a multicultural setting is an advantage.
• 7 years of experience supporting construction or rehabilitation projects, including site monitoring, documentation, coordination with contractors, and reporting.
• 7 years of experience working as a site engineer/foreman/construction site manager on civil/rehabilitation/external engineering networks construction sites.
• Familiarity with construction Health & Safety practices and ability to monitor and report on compliance.
• Knowledge of the Microsoft suite of applications (MS Word, MS Excel 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 the ability to prepare schedules, Bills of Quantities, and cost estimates.
• A sound and up-to-date knowledge of local construction techniques and materials.

Area(s) of expertise:

• Engineering, construction, Engineering, construction

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