Construction Practices Consultant Job Habitat for Humanity International

Construction Practices Consultant Job Habitat for Humanity International

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Responsibilities

  • Lead the development and implementation of construction-focused initiatives related to introduction of new construction practices and/or materials.
  • Serve as a technical expert in construction practices for internal and external stakeholders
  • Identify and support partnerships with market actors for testing and application of innovative construction technologies and practices to better serve low-income households.
  • Conduct initial sector-specific assessments and make expert technical recommendations for appropriate activities contributing to improved housing practices.
  • Identify and evaluate new and appropriate construction technologies and practices that can be piloted for scale.
  • Serve as a construction technical expert related to global and regional learning initiatives including labor, climate, and healthy housing.
  • Support the collection and synthesizing of data, in partnership with the local and global MEAL team, to develop an increased understanding of construction practices.

Duration: This research will be conducted for four months between 1st April and 30th June 2025.
Consultancy Management: This assignment will be managed by the Construction Practices Manager with support from Snr Specialist, MEAL.

Qualifications

  • Prospective applicant is able to live and work in Kenya
  • Undergraduate degree in civil engineering, Construction Management, Building economics, architecture or related field.
  • Minimum five (5) years’ experience in project management or related areas
  • Experience in market systems development is an added advantage
  • Working knowledge and experience in sustainability, climate change mitigation and adaptation
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate and interact with officials at all levels of government and to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in local communities.
  • Willingness to work in a flexible schedule and to travel even to remote destinations

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