Job Description

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

• Prepares: design of civil infrastructure, Specification & bills of quantities, cost estimates and bid document

• Prepare work and monitoring plan and develop methodologies

• Prepares engineering design, bills of quantities and cost estimates of infrastructures and develops monitoring and supervision methodologies

• Follow the progress of construction and WaSH related activities through checking contractors are acting as per the agreed work schedule to accomplish all their tasks on time.

• Conducts site handing over, make regular supervision to all project sites and evaluates the progress.

• Ensure the appropriateness of construction site handing over, make regular supervision to all construction project sites and evaluates the progress

• Monitors the quality of materials and workmanship for conformity to agreed standards

• Initiates and facilitated payments to contractors for the executed work as per the agreed milestone

• Taking responsibilities for the infrastructure and WaSH related activities and administration of the contract.

• Prepares technical and narrative reports on progress of infrastructure and WaSH undertakings upon agreed intervals.

• Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor.

·       Participates in construction bid openings, registration and recording of readings as well as technical evaluation of construction bidding.

• Conduct Infrastructure and WASH need assessments in the intervention areas in Waghimra Zone jointly with expertise from partners and share the report to Construction manager for advice and comment.

• Under the supervision of construction manager, handles overall administration of Infrastructure and WASH construction activities of the project

• Ensure quality of materials and workmanship for conformity to agreed standards

• Prepares technical and narrative reports on progress of construction and WASH undertakings and submit monthly to CO and FO project stakeholders

• Liaises with communities, local authorities and other agencies regularly to ensure participation, coordination and effective implementation of activities

• Strengthen and develop relationships with stakeholders (government, partners, other development organizations), which support the development and implementation of Construction and water works.

Job Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• BSc in Civil Engineering, Water resource engineering, hydraulics, and related fields with a minimum of 5 years related work experience

• Familiarity with community mobilization, development and participatory approach

• Technical background and knowledge in construction management and demonstrated work experience in designing, construction and supervision of public infrastructure like health centres, hospitals, water supply and sanitation facilities, schools, crossing structures, irrigation, drainage structures…

• Computer literate and operational knowledge of MS office, knowledge of Engineering-Software (AutoCAD, ArchiCAD, GIS etc.)

Excellent oral and written English skills

Additional Note

Hardship allowance will be paid 50% of the basic salary for Female staff and 40% of basic salary for Male staff

The duties and responsibilities as set out above are not exhaustive and the role holder may be required to carry out additional duties within reasonableness of their level of skills and experience.

COMPETENCIES 

• SC Values are: Accountability, Ambition, Collaboration, Creativity, and Integrity. To meet the value system, the post holder is expected to demonstrate the following competencies on an ongoing basis.

• Leading Delivering result: Takes personal responsibility and holds others to account to deliver our ambitious goals for children, continually improving own performance or that of the team/organisation.

• Thinking Applying technical and professional expertise: Applies the required technical and professional expertise to the highest standards; promotes and shares best practices within and outside the organisation.

• Engaging

• Working effectively with others: Works collaboratively to achieve shared goals and thrives on diversity of people and perspectives; knows when to lead and when to follow and how to ensure effective cross-boundary working.

• Communicating with Impact: Communicates clearly and confidently with others to engage and influence; promotes dialogue and ensures timely and appropriate messages, building confidence and trust with others      

We offer a competitive package in the context of the sector. The duty station of the position holder will be One Year based at Sekota. This role is offered on the basis of national terms and conditions only.

How to Apply

Application Information:

Please attach a copy of your CV and cover letter with your application, and include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations.  A copy of the full role profile can be found at CLICK HERE