ISLAMIC RELIEF WORLDWIDE-PHILIPPINES

Terms of Reference (TOR)

Job Title : Project Assistant (Construction Monitoring)-DEC-II Project

Project /Area :

Based in Ormoc/Kananga/Villaba Municipality with frequent trips to multiple
locations in western Leyte province and elsewhere within the Philippines.

Supervisor/Title :

Field Engineer-DEC-II Project.

Grade Steps :

Negotiable


I) SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES

This position holds responsibility for monitoring the high quality and effective delivery of
infrastructural support projects to assist the survivors of typhoon Yolanda/Haiyan according to
recognized national and international standards.

Reporting directly to IRs Field Engineer-DEC-II Project, Project Assistant (Construction) will be
responsible for the periodic monitoring of the quality of workmanship of the infrastructure. He/She
will provide necessary guidance to the skilled and unskilled labors and also maintains the attendance
sheet of the labors. He/She will provide assistance to community mobilisers in the conduct of
selection process, in the construction site selection as well as in the the layout continuation.

He/she will also be responsible for representing the organization to beneficiaries for grass root level
infrastructural technical support including: governmental authorities, UN agency, peer organizations,
national NGOs and private sector staff.

II) JOB SUMMARY

The holder of this position will be a proactive individual who is keen to ensure the quality of
infrastructural works, able to supervise and guide the team of laborers, as well as the process of
construction site selection and layout. The overall aim will be for the recovery and development of
communities who fell victim to the devastation of typhoon Yolanda. With projects covering multiple
sectors, IR Project Assistant (Construction) will be required to be flexible in the conduct of their work
and able to take direction to support the priority needs of the host community.

III) MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Organize and facilitate meetings with target communities to inform about the quality of
construction and materials.
Provide guidance to household by involving them in the construction monitoring.
Conduct/assist in assessments and data collection for infrastructural interventions.
Communicate feedback from household/communities regarding the infrastructural work and other
key stakeholders and share with supervisor/ Program Coordinator.
Monitor progress and ensuring quality control of construction and material used according to IR
quality standards and project objectives
Supervise skilled and unskilled laborers and maintain their attendance sheet.
Ensure construction site finalization and assist in the layout of work.
Work according to detailed implementation plans as directed by the Program Coordinator;
Any other assignment given by supervisor/program coordinator.


IV) REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES

Practical knowledge of Civil/Construction/Material/Architecture is essential (carpentry, masonry
and related skills)

V) LANGUAGE

Fluency in Filipino is essential.
Fluency in Cebuano is preferred.

VI) IT SKILLS

Good IT skills. Knowledge of Microsoft Office Word and Excel is essential.

VII) GENERAL SKILLS

Willing to adapt to IRWs norms and values without compromising personal beliefs and principles.
Willing and able to work long hours as required and meet deadlines.
Commitment to participatory approaches when working with communities.
Willing to learn local mechanisms, culture and humanitarian and development issues of the
region.
Able to build productive working relationships; work as part of a team, and support colleagues.
Communicates honestly, openly, and consistently. Shares information appropriately and ensure
that views of all members of the team are freely expressed.

VIII) DISPOSITION

Should be prepared mentally to do extensive field work and visit other locations within the
Philippines.
Able to work flexible hours when necessary and strive towards task completion.

IX) PHYSICAL

Energetic and able to operate in situations which may be arduous.

X) INTERESTS

Shelter, WASH, Community Based Infrastructure Development


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