Job Purpose 

·       The purpose of the position is to supervise the construction activities ensuring quality and on time completion for the rehabilitation work.

·       Ensure consistently a high standard of work is produced in accordance with specification and quality standards through regular quality inspections with contractors.

·       Schedule, control and monitor ongoing rehabilitation works.

·       To take part along with the partners in the preparation, planning and performance of the construction activities of the project.

·       To comply with the works’ technical and methodical specifications described in the Concern Worldwide guidelines in collaboration with his/her supervisor

·       To inform continuously his/her supervisor and the WASH unit on the activities’ progress and on encountered problems.

Review take off sheet and payment certificate submitted by contractor.

Main Duties and Responsibilities : 

Scope of Work:

Coordination and networking

·       To liaise with Government and other relevant actors as requested by the line manager

·       Establish good working relationship with Concern staffs, government bodies and other stakeholders

Technical Support and Facilitation

·       Monitoring performance of contractors and staff

·       Monitoring project budget

·       Accomplishing project by defining the scope and resources required

·       Maintaining a safe, secure and healthy work environment by adhering to and enforcing safety codes

·       Provide technical advice in integrated projects of WASH with Nutrition and WASH/Livelihood.

·       Ensure that all construction activities are implemented in maintaining a safe, secure and healthy work environment by adhering to and enforcing national and international safety codes

Planning, Reporting and Accountability

·       Oversee and support the field team in construction related and planning responses in existing and potential program areas

·       Follow up the budget in accordance with the agreed budget

·       Contribute to the preparation of internal and external reports

·       Collect reports and documents as well as share all data related to the progress in the project implementation.

·       Ensure that the field office and stakeholders have clear information about the construction activities as appropriate and relevant to them.

·       At all times, adhere to policies and guidelines of Concern.

·       Committed to CWW’s vision, mission and core values

·       Ensure that all construction activities are documented and recorded including desegregated data and reported to Field office and  WASH Unit

Perform other duties assigned by the line manager for the accomplishment of programme objectives.

Emergency Response : 

Concern is committed to responding to emergencies efficiently and effectively in order to help affected people meet their basic needs, alleviate suffering and maintain their dignity. To this end, when emergencies strike and the Ethiopia Programme is to respond, all staff are required to actively participate in the response, regardless of location and contribute to the efforts aimed at achieving the humanitarian objective of the organization.

Gender : 

·       Demonstrate understanding of Concern Ethiopia’s Gender Equality Strategy

·       Contribute to ensuring that Concern Ethiopia is a place where men and women are treated equally and with  dignity and respect

Demonstrate gender equality awareness and gender sensitivity and an ability to integrate a gender equality perspective into tasks and activities.

Concern Code of Conduct and its Associated Policies

Concern has an organizational Code of Conduct (CCoC) with three Associated Policies; the Programme Participant Protection Policy (P4), the Child Safeguarding Policy and the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Policy. These have been developed to ensure the maximum protection of programme participants from exploitation, and to clarify the responsibilities of Concern staff, consultants, visitors to the programme and partner organization, and the standards of behavior expected of them. In this context, staff have a responsibility to the organization to strive for, and maintain, the highest standards in the day-to-day conduct in their workplace in accordance with Concern’s core values and mission. Any candidate offered a job with Concern Worldwide will be expected to sign the Concern Staff Code of Conduct and Associated Policies as an appendix to their contract of employment. By signing the Concern Code of Conduct, candidates acknowledge that they have understood the content of both the Concern Code of Conduct and the Associated Policies and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these policies.

Person specification : 

Essential

Minimum Qualification required:

·       BSc in Civil Engineering with minimum of 5 years experience in construction sector and NGO experience preferred.

·       A positive attitude and willingness to encourage co-workers

·       Excellent communications skills

·       Experience in supervising construction projects and sound knowledge on structural works.

·       The ability to set priorities and exercise flexibility where necessary

·       Ability to read and understand blueprints, schematics, and construction documents

·       Understanding of proper safety procedures and recognition of hazards

Desirable

·       Ability to work with SAP and Auto CAD software is a must

Technical Skills & Abilities:

·       Ability to understand and respect the cultural, religious and political environment and to work well with staff and local authorities in a diplomatic manner;

·      Knowledge of participatory approaches 

·       Ability to work with teams at distance

·       Analytical skills

·       Strong interpersonal and communication skills

·       Computer proficiency

• Capacity Building skills
• Ability to plan own work, set priorities, complete work under pressure or when faced with competing demands and report.
• Fluency in English & Amharic, other local languages will be an asset.

Competencies : 

Essential

·       Managing your self

·       Communicating and working with others

·       Leadership

Desirable

·       Delivering Results

·       Planning and Decision making

Creativity and Innovation

What we offer : 

·       A competitive salary and benefit package

·       Excellent medical benefits (100% cover including dependents)

·       20 days annual leave

·       26 weeks (paid) maternity leave, 18 weeks (unpaid) parental leave

Opportunities to travel overseas and gain international experience