Main Purpose

• Supervising and monitoring the implementation of the daily building and rehabilitation activities in the project, according to MSF standards, protocols, and procedures to ensure the efficient running of the project

Duties & Responsibilities

• Analyzing, according to customer requirements and MSF programs, the needs for construction/rehabilitation works and reporting to the line manager accordingly, to provide the necessary information to find an appropriate and efficient solution, including the planning of (financial, technical, material and human) resources that meet the mission needs.
• Supervising and following up through regular visits on the work of construction and rehabilitation in progress, to ensure deadlines, budget, and technical specifications and to early detect potential deviations.
• Negotiating agreements and permissions for construction/ rehabilitation projects, establishing regular contacts with local authorities, to ensure all required documentation is filled in and to avoid delays.
• Organizing and supervising call for tenders (architect office, company tendering) activities to ensure the best technical and financial conditions.
• Planning and supervising the HR processes (recruitment, training, performance evaluation, and internal, and external communication) of the drivers and mechanics to ensure both the sizing and the amount of knowledge required for the activity.
• Supervising and leading the logistic team under his/her responsibility including the definition of each person’s tasks (daily supervision and checking the quality of their work); drawing up working schedule; organizing and leading team meetings
• Providing monthly activity reports and implementing reporting practices and protocols to ensure that all vehicle documentation is in order and inspection reports are filled in by the drivers
• Performing delegated tasks according to his her specialty and as specified in his/her job description.
• Report as per needs set by the remote management team (Construction team leader, Construction manager, Logistics Coordinator).
• Represent MSF as the main interlocutor with Contractors on site.
• Lead/supervise autonomously construction activities on site.
• Ensure quality control adherence is emphasized and the construction works are carried out according to the technical drawings, BoQ, and specifications.
• Ensuring that the materials used in the construction are tested in a government-recognized lab and within the limits of Kenya’s building code.
• Ensure that the security measures are respected on the construction site and incidents reported (personal protective equipment, hoarding…).

Requirements

Education

• Essential Engineering or construction diploma/education

Experience

• Essential 2 years of experience in similar jobs.

Languages

• Local languages Somali, Kiswahili, and mission language English are essential

Competences

• Results and Quality Orientation
• Teamwork and Cooperation
• Behavioural Flexibility
• Commitment to MSF Principles
• Stress Management

How To Apply

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Apply before or on Feb 1, 2024