Samaritan’s Purse Construction Clerk of Works Job Vacancy

Job Title: Construction Clerk of Works

Department: Sudan Projects - Church Reconstruction

Minimum contract commitment: One year (renewable)

Reports to: Operations Manager CRP

Status: 2 Positions available

Samaritan’s Purse is a nondenominational evangelical Christian organization providing spiritual and physical aid to hurting people around the world. Since 1970, Samaritan’s Purse has helped meet needs of people who are victims of war, poverty, natural disasters, disease, and famine with the purpose of sharing God’s love through His Son, Jesus Christ.

We are seeking qualified applicants to fill the above position.

Responsibilities

The Construction Clerk of Works (CoW) responsibility is to give oversight and direction to the construction crews on each building site. This person is ultimately responsible for ensuring that the building plans are implemented both effectively and efficiently.

The CoW is responsible for quality control, implementation of appropriate construction standards and practices, managing the construction staff of construction crews operating in different field sites, maintaining on-site inventory and financial control, ensuring necessary equipment is maintained, developing relationships with the local church communities, assisting in logistics to sites, ensuring safety on construction sites and assess and evaluate problematic
structures

Required skills:

Possess a National Diploma in Building Construction or Civil EngineeringHave strong leadership skillsMust have practical on site experience (2 years minimum)Have inventory and bookkeeping experienceA strong commitment to ChristMust know and have experience of how to drive a truck in all road conditions and ride a motorcycleBe able to lift at about 50kgs and know how to load a truck safelyAble to speak ArabicIf you are interested in this position please send only your C.V and an application letter with the position title indicated on the subject line to hr@spkenya.org

Application deadline: 18th February 2011

Only short listed applicants will be contacted

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