WISER Building Construction and Water Engineering Jobs in Kenya

Women’s Institute for Secondary Education & Research (WISER) is a Kenyan NGO founded in 2006 that has established a strong community partnership in Muhuru Bay where the organization has built a private secondary boarding school for girls that it operates in addition to other community programs focusing on education, health, and economic development.

Job Purpose

To oversee the completion of construction works of the WISER CampusReport to action agent appointed by WISER NGO Board1. Building Construction

Duties and Responsibilities

Facilitate effective supervision of skilled and semi-skilled workers engaged in construction, installation, and repair of structures and fixturesExamine blueprints to assess dimensions of structures, and lay out floor plans using approved equipmentSelect and inspect materials and structural units to ensure conformance with provisions of building code and local ordinanceDetermine sequence of activities concerned with fabrication, assembly, and erection of structuresAssign workers to tasks such as: cutting material to size, building concrete forms, and preparing surfaces to apply paint Inspect work performed by specialist tradesmen, including ductwork, wiring, and pipe installations, to ensure conformance with specificationsInstall doors, ceilings and apply glazing to windows and doors.Ensure construction work adheres to plans, specifications, and work ordersEstablish and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates and other employeesFollow an agreed programme of works and provide early warning of any deviationsAccount for all materials and justify expenditure on wages on a weekly basisDiploma in Building Construction or equivalent from a recognized institution plus five years experience.Considerable knowledge of building maintenance and construction practices and methods, standard skilled trade operations and repair methods and materials and tools used in landscaping and building work.Ability to plan and direct the work of skilled and semi-skilled workersAbility to interpret structural and architectural drawings2. Water Engineering

Duties and Responsibilities

Facilitate effective supervision of skilled and semi-skilled workers engaged in construction, installation of water mains, valves, service connections, metres, service connections and related accessories.Examine blueprints to assess dimensions of structures, and lay out floor pipe work using approved equipment.Determine sequence of activities concerned with fabrication, assembly, and erection of water supply structuresInspect work performed by specialist tradesmen, including pipe installations, to ensure conformance with specificationsInstall pipes, storage tanks, water metres and similar fixtures.Establish and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates and other employeesFollow an agreed programme of works and provide early warning of any deviationsAccount for all materials and justify expenditure on wages on a weekly basisDiploma in Civil Engineering or equivalent from a recognized institution plus five years experience.Considerable knowledge of the materials, techniques and equipment used in the construction, maintenance, repair, testing and adjusting of potable water and reclaimed water distribution systemsFamiliar with principles of plumbing and water hydraulicsSkilled in special pipe laying, cutting and other tools and equipment utilized in the workA maximum 90 day contractCompensation calculated on performance based remuneration systemHow to Apply: Address to Country Director via email marta@wisergirls.org CC to dorcas@wisergirls.org by January 26th 2011.

P.O Box 28 Muhuru Bay, Kenya

Please include

cover letter describing your interest,
curriculum vitae and copies of credentials,
salary history, and
telephone contacts and email addresses of three referees (previous supervisors).