International Rescue Committee Clerk of Works (Construction & Maintenance) Job in Kakuma, Kenya

International Rescue Committee

(IRC)

Clerk of Works – Construction and Maintenance
 

Sector: Construction Management 

Location: Kenya 

Employee Type: Regular 

Employee Category: Full Time

Job Purpose / Objective: Working under the guidance of the Construction and Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for construction and maintenance of all existing IRC buildings in Kakuma and supervision of new constructions in all sites in Kakuma.

 

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and supervise all construction activities for IRC in Kakuma


• Assist in identifying the right contractors for construction work.


• Assist in review contractors performance as per contracts awarded by IRC


• Keeping track of all construction IRC tools and equipment.


• Supervising of all incentive staff (maintenance team) and casuals working under him at any given time


• Assist estimating bills of quantity/ quotation for constructions and maintenance repairs


• Assist in identifying and procurement of construction materials


• Making sure that programs construction materials are received on site, kept safely and maintain track of the same at all times


• Supervise the constructions, maintenance and repair works around IRC facilities in the field


• Supervise contractors on site and report on progress frequently


• Assist in prepare and submit monthly reports on repairs and constructions to the Logistics Officer/Assist Logistics Coordinator

Key Result Areas

• Supervising all construction on field sites.


• Performing  routine maintenance checks


• Supervising all maintenances incentive staff.


• Tracking all IRC tools


• Adhere to the IRC supply chain policy and procedures

Required Qualifications

• Advance Certificate in building, masonry, civil engineering or any other equivalent.


• Basic Computer skills


• AutoCAD computer skills added advantage.


• Good communication in English and Swahili

Required Experience & Competencies:

• Thorough method of working with ability to work under pressure to pursue multiple tasks simultaneously to successful conclusions


• Positive attitude with good sense of humor;


• Committed team player;


• Ability to live and work in a fairly isolated area and in conditions of limited comfort;


• At least Three year’s experience working in any equivalent position.


• The following experience will all be advantageous: previously worked with an NGO.

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.