Clerk of Works (COW), AMREF

 Last date of Submission : 31 Aug 2012 Compensation : As Per AMREF Guidelines. Skill Set : Programme Management Nature of Job : Fixed term Contract 

Reporting to the ASHA Project Manager, the Clerk of Works will be responsible for proper scoping of works and drive timely delivery of the construction project. The COWs will be based at the project site at the AMREF International Training Centre on a full-time basis. He/she will ensure thorough familiarisation with all the relevant drawings and written instructions.

Key responsibilities will include:

To provide skilled supervisory of the contractor’s work during project implementationTo assist contractor to interpret correctly all contract documents (drawings, Bills of Quantities, instructions)To monitor on-going works to ensure quality control (materials and workmanship) and effective use of resources.To comply with standards, specifications, time schedules and safety requirementsTo attend all site meetings convened by AMREF and the AE Service ProviderTo compile and submit regular project monitoring reports on all construction works. 

Qualifications:

The ideal candidates will have a diploma in Building Construction or Civil Engineering with at least 7 year relevant work experience.  S/he should have the knowledge of construction legal requirements and checking that the works comply with the requirement.S/he should have a working knowledge of health and safety legislation to bring any shortfalls observed to the attention of the person(s) concerned.

Interested candidates can send their resume at:  jobs@amref.org

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