CALL FOR APPLICATIONS
Open to Internal and External National Candidates
Position Title: National Consultant
CFA number: CFA 2021-BI10-05 National Consultant
Duty Station: Bujumbura
Classification: Other
Type of Appointment: Consultancy
Organizational Unit: MHD
Direct Supervision: National Migration Health officer
Estimated Start Date: ASAP
Closing Date: 18th August 2021
Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations, and as the leading UN agency in the field of migration, works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.
IOM is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment. Applications from qualified female candidates are especially encouraged.
Context:
Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations, and as the leading UN agency in the field of migration, works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.
Objective:
Under the overall supervision of the Migration health Department (MHD) project manager and direct supervision of the national Migration health officer, the incumber will be responsible and accountable for preparation of the plan of the infrastructures, review the budget submitted by the contractor, launching and supervision of rehabilitation in the points of entry of Burundi and produce narrative and technical reports.
Core Functions / Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will be responsible of the following duties and responsibilities
1. Act as the main technical advisor to the department and supervise the works on the Site;
2. Assist to develop the building plans and designs using three-dimensions images using specialized software;
3. Support the department of migration and health to determine the scope of work, schedules and cost estimate for the construction and rehabilitation ;
4. Propose an approximation of Bills of quantities according to infrastructure plan and design;
5. Review the costs submitted by the contractor to insure the unit cost are accurate and realistic;
6. Support the design, development, and implementation of all construction from initial planning to the project implementation;
7. Ensure that the construction activities are carried out according to the plans, designs and drawings and ascertain accuracy of the qualities, quantities and proportions of the construction materials are precisely maintained;
8. Ensure that all materials used and works performed are in accordance with the specifications indicated in the contract document;
9. Ensure that the works timely progress in order to meet agreed deadlines;
10. Insure regular site visits to oversee quality control of the infrastructures to insure they meet international health documents requirements, specifically the IHR-2005;
11. Collaborate closely with the project manager and the national officer to discuss about the progress of the activities and challenges encountered during the rehabilitation of the infrastructures;
12. Prepare various narratives, and technical reports as required.
13. Perform other duties as may be assigned
Offer conditions:
• The consultancy is for three months;
• The successful candidate will be paid in BIF a NOA salary equivalent and any other financial advantage will be granted;
• For any displacement related to consultancy, transport will be provided;
• Any medical insurance scheme is planned for this period of consultancy.
Required Qualifications and Experience:
Education:
• University degree in engineer or Architect or related field from an accredited academic institution with three years of relevant professional experience or;
• Completed high school degree in the field cited above from an accredited school institution with five years of relevant professional experience.
Experience
• Qualified engineer or engineer experience, desirable experience in structural design
• Site experience as consultant or contractor in an international environment
• Experience in working with UN project highly desirable
• Excellent-personal skills
Behavioral:
• Demonstrated ability to work in a multicultural environment and establish harmonious and effective working relationships, both within and outside the organization.
• Proven leadership, teamwork, and interpersonal skills. Ability to work under limited timing is essential.
Languages:
• Required: French and Kirundi.
• Fluency in English is an asset.
VALUES AND COMPETENCIES
The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following values and competencies.
Values:
– Inclusion and respect for diversity: respects and promotes individual and cultural differences, encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible;
– Integrity and transparency: maintain high ethical standard and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct;
– Professionalism: demonstrates ability to work in a composed competent, and exercises careful judgement in meeting day-to-day challenges
Core competencies:
– Teamwork: develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize objectives;
– Delivering results: produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner, is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes
– Managing and sharing knowledge: continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate;
– Accountability: takes ownership for achieving the organizations’ priorities and assumes responsibility for own action and delegated work.
– Communication: encourages and contributes to clear and open communication, explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.
Notes:
Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this call for application is subject to funding confirmation.
Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment.
How to apply:
Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications to
jobsburundi@iom.int latest
18th August 2021. For the applications to be considered valid, IOM only accepts applications with a cover letter not more than one page specifying the motivation for application, addressed to the Chief of Mission, International Organization for Migration (IOM) and with a subject line CFA 2021-BI10-05 National Consultant.
All applications should include a functional e-mail address, mobile numbers, copies of diploma and any other certificate, copy of national ID or passport card and detailed curriculum vitae (CV) with three professional referees, their contacts (both email and telephone).
NO FEE: The International Organization for Migration (IOM) does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, process or training). IOM does not concern itself with information on applicants’ bank details
Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Posting period: From 12th August 2021 to 18th August 2021
