Plan International is an independent child rights and humanitarian organisation committed to children living a life free of poverty, violence and injustice.

We actively unite children, communities and other people who share our mission to make positive lasting changes in children’s and young people’s lives. We support children to gain the skills, knowledge and confidence they need to claim their rights to a fulfilling life, today and in the future. We place a specific focus on girls and women, who are most often left behind.

We have been building powerful partnerships for children for more than 75 years, and are now active in more than 70 countries.

This role will ensure co-coordination and monitoring infrastructure development in the Program Area and also supervising construction sites to ensure compliance with design, specifications and standards.

Dimensions of the Role

• ·Responsible to work 70% in field & 30% in the office
•   Responsible to make sure that infrastructure facilities are properly constructed as per the acceptable and agreed Quality & design standards and properly handed over
•  Properly check all construction materials of the works quantitatively & qualitatively delivered at the site in reference to the request and responsibly facilitate materials from the site warehouse to the construction site for the workers 
•  Ensure that all construction related works in the Programme Area are in line with government requirements and procedures
• Ensure periodic monitoring, review and check-up of all construction works with the allotted budget the aim to ensure quality of the works performed and compliance with donor and government requirements
• Accountabilities
• · Ensure that the established activities on the infrastructures are implemented as planned
• ·   Review and recommend the completion of infrastructure projects to effect payment
•  Execute and facilitate processes that lead to the commencement of infrastructure projects
• · Document government standard designs, specification and bill of quantities of health post, health centre, schools, VIP latrines, etc. for planning, budgeting, immediate implementation, etc. as deemed necessary
• · Give a modification ideas to the immediate supervisor for the standard designs according to the site setting as and when necessary for the proper execution of the project.
• ·Check & assure ; the quality & quantity of materials, issue & receives construction materials from logistic department and stock them in a proper way at site where houses and temporary stores responsibly
• · Distribute the construction materials from site where houses and temporary stores to labour contractors and daily workers only and only at construction sites and keeping their records properly in an auditable way.
• ·  Take all data of materials as well as construction vehicles log sheet copies and evaluate their outputs with respect to the standards set by the PA.
• ·Monitor and supervise infrastructure undertaking of PAs and ensure that the works are executed to the standard and as per the contract agreement through frequent visits.
•  Participate in evaluation of infrastructure development projects jointly with camp coordinators, ARRA, UNHCR and with other stakeholders and partners
•  Ensure the use of take-of-sheets and verify take-off sheets and payment certificates in consultation with the CO & PA Construction Engineers /Program Operation Manager
• ·Submit daily reports for status of construction projects in the PA for Program Operation Manager and CO- construction Engineer
•  Solve disputes between workers and be the liaison between construction workers, contractor supervisor, and local and refugee community.
• Perform any other duties assigned in him as deemed necessary by his immediate supervisor
• · Ensures that Plan International’s global policies for Child Protection (CPP) and Gender Equality and Inclusion (GEI) are fully embedded in accordance with the principles and requirements of the policy including relevant Implementation Standards and Guidelines as applicable to their area of responsibility. This includes, but is not limited to, ensuring staff and associates are aware of and understand their responsibilities under these policies and Plan International’s Code of Conduct (CoC), their relevance to their area of work, and that concerns are reported and managed in accordance with the appropriate procedures.

Key relationships

•   Act as spokesperson for the poor and marginalized among the community they live in
• · work closely with children, field team members, and refugees and host communities
• · Smooth networking among the Gambella staffs and social workers

Job Requirements

• Technical expertise, skills and knowledge
• Essential
• B.SC degree and above from recognized University in Civil/Hydraulic Engineering, Construction Technology, Construction Management ,Building Technology or related fields  

Desirable

•  Having a minimum of Five years directly related Work experience in Emergency projects
• ·Good knowledge of written and spoken English, driving ability and good interpersonal skills
• · Good knowledge of Office & Engineering Software’s: Auto-CAD, Archi-CAD, Excel, Word & PowerPoint
•  Good knowledge of preparing Architectural designs & Working Drawings, Properly reading plans
• ·Good knowledge of quantifying construction works , taking a take-off sheets and developing appropriate Payment Certificates
• · Good knowledge of leading & managing Emergency Construction works
• Plan International’s Values in Practice

We are open and accountable

•   Promotes a culture of openness and transparency, including with sponsors and donors.
• ·Holds self and others accountable to achieve the highest standards of integrity.
•  Consistent and fair in the treatment of people.
• ·Open about mistakes and keen to learn from them.
•  Accountable for ensuring we are a safe organisation for all children, girls & young people
• We strive for lasting impact
•  Articulates a clear purpose for staff and sets high expectations.
•  Creates a climate of continuous improvement, open to challenge and new ideas.
• · Focuses resources to drive change and maximise long-term impact, responsive to changed priorities or crises.
• · Evidence-based and evaluates effectiveness.

We work well together

• ·   Seeks constructive outcomes, listens to others, willing to compromise when appropriate.
• ·  Builds constructive relationships across Plan International to support our shared goals.
•   Develops trusting and ‘win-win’ relationships with funders, partners and communities.
•   Engages and works well with others outside the organization to build a better world for girls and all children.

We are inclusive and empowering

•   Seeks constructive outcomes, listens to others, willing to compromise when appropriate.
• · Builds constructive relationships across Plan International to support our shared goals.
• Develops trusting and ‘win-win’ relationships with funders, partners and communities.
• · Engages and works well with others outside the organization to build a better world for girls and all children.
• Physical Environment
•  Willingness to work extra hours when needed and also inst to work under stressful situations
• Willingness to work in holydays & weekends when needed
• Willingness to work in a very hot climate
•  Willingness to work in host and refugee camps

Level of contact with children

 Low contact: No contact or very low frequency of interaction

How to Apply

The closing date for the application is September 23, 2020 Qualified candidates should submit the application form found with this link http://docs.ethiojobs.net/Plan_Int_Application_Form.docx through www.Ethiojobs.net

This position is only open to Ethiopian Nationals, who must be eligible to live and work in Ethiopia.

Please note that:

-  Applications and CVs written in English will be accepted and

-  Shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.

More information about Plan International can be found on http:// plan-international.org

References will be taken and background and anti-terrorism checks will be carried out in conformity with Plans Child Protection Policy. Plan operates an equal opportunities policy and actively encourages diversity, welcoming applications from all persons meeting the skills and experience required.

 As an international child centered community development organisation, Plan International is fully committed to promoting the realization of children's rights including their right to protection from violence and abuse. That means we have particular responsibilities to children that we come into contact with.

 Plan International believes that in a world where children face so many threats of harm, it is our duty to ensure that we, as an organisation, do everything we can to keep children safe. We must not contribute in any way to harming or placing children at risk. Female applicants are highly encouraged to apply .