IRC Construction Manager Job in Kakuma Kenya - International Rescue Committee

International Rescue Committee

Construction Manager
 

Sector: Construction Management          
 

Location: Kenya          
 

Employee Type: Regular          
 

Employee Category: Full Time          

Job Description: Working under the supervision and guidance of the Deputy Director Programs, the IRC Kenya is looking to recruit a Construction Manager with engineering background to oversee implementation of all construction works being under-taken by the country program. 

This will include construction / rehabilitation of health facilities, latrines, staff housing and medical waste pits among others. 

The successful candidate will have extensive knowledge and experience of housing installation and maintenance, latrine and waste pit construction, trough and water storage structures, shallow well rehabilitation, and social survey techniques as well as general knowledge of construction. 

The position is based in Kakuma with frequent travels to other field sites.

 

The position will work closely with all Field Coordinators to ensure quality constructions and liaise closely with the technical coordinators. 

The position will be the focal point for all construction and rehabilitation works.

Key Responsibilities

General Responsibilities:

• Ensure timely implementation of all aspects of construction components for the IRC Kenya  programs


• Create and follow activity and spending plans in transparent manner


• Provide designs for construction/ rehabilitation of construction projects including realistic bills of quantities.


• Obtain all statutory approvals for constructions


• Train health facility staff on maintenance of latrines and waste pits including any other community based projects.


• Ensure accurate and timely reporting of project activities


• Ensure cross-program integration, learning, sharing and adoption of best practices from other IRC construction activities


• Undertake and implement basic baseline data and monitoring activities with respect to program activities


• Ensure effective integration and mainstreaming of gender in all programs


• Produce accurate procurement documents for logistics and finance


• Keep accurate records of project materials used for the project and their costs


• Follow all IRC security protocols


• Undertake any other activities as required to fulfil the requirements of IRC programs.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Administratively and technically supervise construction supervisor and clerk of works where applicable.


• Hire and supervise contractors for all constructions and escalate any challenges in a timely version.

Grant Management and compliance:

• Work with the field teams to ensure that program designs include quality construction estimates that are implementable;


• Review all reports to ensure that data provided is reliable and accurate based on construction progress.

Coordination, Representation and Advocacy:

• Liaise on a regular basis with relevant ministry representatives and other international and national actors in order to ensure effective coordination of all activities

Required Qualification / Experience & Competencies:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or construction.


• At least five years of prior professional experience in health and or a water engineering related position


• Experience hiring and overseeing contractors


• Experience in mechanical and electrical maintenance of generators and pumps and water storage structures


• Operational knowledge of Auto CARD or any other engineering software plus Microsoft Office software


• Excellent interpersonal and time management skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous work experience with an NGO


• Previous experience working directly with communities and construction contractors.


• Previous experience liaising with government ministries


• Previous work experience in an emergency environment

Kenyan nationals are encouraged to apply.  

International allowances are not available for this position. 

Salary and employee benefits are compliant to the Kenyan NGO Sector.

How to Apply

CLICK HERE to apply online

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IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
 

IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability.

Disclaimer: Please take note that International Rescue Committee

(IRC) does not ask for any fees in connection with its recruitment

processes. In the event that you receive any request  for payment of any

sort, please get in touch with us on Tel: +(254-020) 2727730, Email:

IRCKenya@rescue.org or report to the nearest police.