Senior Field Operations Associate - Infrastructure
Organizational Context
The Infrastructure Unit is a key operational component of IOM Bangladesh, integral to the Rohingya Refugee Response. Funded by international donors, the unit plans, designs, and constructs small to medium-complexity infrastructure projects. These include community enhancements, health facilities, site rehabilitation (drainage, access, slope stabilization), and solar energy installations, primarily in Cox's Bazar and other vulnerable areas.
Job Purpose
This role supports the Infrastructure Unit's mission within IOM Bangladesh's Rohingya Refugee Response. The purpose is to ensure the effective field implementation of infrastructure projects, contributing to the development and rehabilitation of essential facilities and community spaces. The Associate will oversee construction activities, provide technical guidance, and ensure projects meet quality standards and donor requirements, ultimately supporting the well-being and resilience of affected populations and host communities. The role is crucial for translating project plans into tangible infrastructure improvements on the ground.
Responsibilities
Lead and coordinate field implementation of infrastructure projects, providing regular status updates. Supervise, train, and guide field staff, offering technical expertise on construction activities. Conduct regular site visits to monitor progress, quality, and adherence to technical specifications, identifying and resolving issues. Provide guidance on technical aspects including BoQ, scheduling, tendering, and contract administration. Manage relationships with vendors and contractors, reviewing performance and payments. Participate in tender evaluations and bidder assessments. Contribute to the development and application of design and quality assurance standards. Coordinate operational and technical aspects of multiple construction projects with multidisciplinary teams and partners. Liaise with government counterparts, implementing partners, and stakeholders to ensure smooth project execution and follow-up on actions. Comply with IOM policies, including PSEAH, and promote a respectful work environment.
Work Experience
Requires demonstrated professional experience in implementing civil infrastructure projects, managing medium to large-scale construction and community-based projects, and working with local communities. Experience with local construction materials and technologies is essential. Experience with international organizations, NGOs, camp rehabilitation, site development, cash-for-work modalities, contract administration, or quantity surveying is advantageous.
Skills
Technical skills in construction project implementation and supervision. Proficiency in AutoCAD and QGIS is advantageous. Strong accountability, client orientation, communication, creativity, initiative, leadership, negotiation, planning, organizing, and professionalism are essential. Teamwork and resource mobilization capabilities are also required.