Construction Supervisor Job in Dadaab - GOAL Kenya NGO

Job title: Construction Supervisor

Supervisor: Field Project Manager

Location: Daadab

General Description of the Role

The Construction supervisor will oversee the full construction of houses to the identified beneficiaries within the areas of operation

Duties/Responsibilities

• Coordinating field operations within the areas of implementation
• To liaise with the Construction assistants and establish a team of artisans to carry out construction within the areas of operation
• Work closely with the construction assistants to enhance smooth distribution of shelter material to beneficiaries
• To monitor and ensure all materials are effectively used by the beneficiaries
• Coordinate all the artisans and the assistant supervisors to enhance harmony and good working relations
• Evaluate shelter construction and recommend any constructive measures to ensure beneficiary satisfaction
• Work closely with community shelter committees to assist in the project implementation at the grassroots levels
• Monitor material usage to ensure all tools provided are put to good use
• Facilitating and hiring of local artisans to assist the vulnerable in shelter construction together with the Distribution Manager
• Liaise with the Field office to ensure all Shelter kits are constructed within the specified model and design.
• Working closely with the Project Manager to effectively implement the program goals and within the donor time frame.
• Maintain effective working relationships with the benefiting community, the Provincial Administration and other implementing agencies.
• Ensure each hired artisan puts up a standard Shelter as recommended in the model upon which payment is recommend to the artisan for all the shelters constructed

Competencies

• Certificate in secondary education
• Experience in construction in an NGO set up, previous work experience in Daadab camp an added advantage
• Proficiency in Computer Operations
• Good understanding of English and Kiswahili
• Highly motivated and with a desire to work with local communities;
• Ability to work with culturally diverse groups of people;
• The individual should be willing to work for long hours
• Honesty and accountability is a must.

To apply for the above position, please send your CV (maximum THREE pages—any more will be rejected) listing three reference including your last direct supervisor and salary expectation to Human Resources Manager GOAL Kenya, PO Box 66242-00800, Nairobi, or by email to keapplications@ke.goal.ie Please put the job title of the position for which you are applying in the subject line of the email.

The closing date for all applications is Friday 9th September 2011. Due to the urgency of the position; CVs will be shortlisted on ongoing basis. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted and responded to after interviews. No phone calls, please

GOAL is an equal opportunity employer, qualified male and female applicants are encouraged to apply.