Site Development is an operational programme of the Site Management & Site Development Unit of IOM Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh. The programme is integral to the Rohingya Refugee Crisis Response. Site Development programme activities include site planning and implementation of Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) interventions such as roads, pathways, bridges, drainage construction, repair and cleaning, slope stabilisation and plantation, installation and maintenance of solar streetlights and maintenance and construction of small community buildings throughout the refugee camps in Cox’s Bazar District, Bangladesh.

Under the overall supervision of the Programme Coordinator (Site Development) and the direct supervision of the Field Operations Officer (Site Development), the incumbent will assist the concern programme unit for implementation of the programme

1. Responsible in conducting field audit, assessment and field reports on zoning demarcations, infrastructure projects, road rehabilitation / drainage, hazard mitigation, slope protection, and building construction activities under constant coordination with project engineer;
2. Provide general assistance in the implementation of project on site and to support in delivering the quality outcomes as guided by project document and project implementation plan;
3. Ensure effective monitoring and track achievements as per the project implementation plan, work plan and operationalised linked to project documents.
4. Ensure to collect necessary deliverable assigned to construction contractors including project reporting, monitoring and evaluating progress – daily, weekly, and monthly;
5. Able to perform on site quality control / quality assurance inspections, resolve construction related matters with vendors and construction contractors;
6. Able to duty travel to multiple site refugee settlements upon immediate notice by direct supervisor; Undertake measurement of the site works in support of vendor payment requests;
7. Inspects work in progress to ensure conformity to specifications and requirements, approve construction materials, testing of materials as per industry codes, standards and procedures, and provides technical advices to resolve problems;
8. Anticipate and resolve problems encountered in the field to eliminate costly rework or retesting;
9. Identify and effectively manage key risks in the project, including security risks, related to activities for which you are responsible in consultation with the project engineer;
10. Complete purchase requests for all relevant project activities and ensure proper quotation from vendors and follow up on any finance/admin related paperwork related to the project;
11. Take minutes of the meeting and keep track of those meetings for filing and reporting purposes;
12. Remain responsible for the maintenance of project related equipment and database etc;
13. Undertake duties delegated by the respective supervision, hold self-accountable in completion of assigned task and manage resources efficiently;
14. Promote community participation and ownership through liaising with beneficiary communities, establishing, training and supporting community engagement and ensuring that activities are implemented to reflect coverage and prioritized needs;
15. Identify and mitigate environmental hazards on site, including small scale interventions for road rehabilitation, upgrade drainage canals, slope protection, reinforcement of steps / handrails;
16. Basic IT and communication skills and knowledge in operating GPS (global positioning systems) using mobile phone and or laptop (tablets) computer;
17. Basic knowledge and skills in site planning for emergency response is an added advantage;
18. Perform other duties as when assigned by the supervisor.