JOB VACANCY –       CONSTRUCTION SUPERVISOR

Title: Construction Supervisor

Direct Reports: Logistics Team Leader (LTL)

Location : LIWALE

INTRODUCTION:

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an international, independent, medical humanitarian organisation that delivers emergency aid to people affected by armed conflict, epidemics, natural disasters and exclusion from healthcare. MSF offers assistance to people based on need, irrespective of race, religion, gender or political affiliation. MSF is therefore guided by the principles of neutrality and impartiality. These principles must apply to all MSF staff.

Required Criteria:

Minimum Educational Qualification:

·       Diploma or Bachelor Degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Building or Construction Management.

Experience:

·        Essential 2 years of previous experience in similar jobs

Knowledge

·       Computer literacy

·       Ability to use AutoCAD or ArchiCAD

·       Good knowledge of construction material

Languages:

·       English and Swahili (fluent, oral & written) required.

Main purpose:

Supervising and monitoring the implementation of the daily building and rehabilitation activities in the project, according to MSF standards, protocols and procedures in order to ensure the efficient running of the project.

Main Responsibilities:

•        Supervising and monitoring on a day-to-day basis the implementation of the building and rehabilitation activities in the project ensuring compliance of MSF standards, protocols and procedures.  This includes the following tasks:

•        Analyzing, according to customer requirements and MSF programs, the needs for construction/rehabilitation works and reporting to the line manager accordingly, in order to provide the necessary information to find an appropriate and efficient solution, including planning of (financial, technical, material and human) resources that meet the mission needs

•        Supervising and following up through regular visits the work of construction and/or rehabilitation in progress, in order to ensure deadlines, budget and technical specifications and to early detect potential deviations

•        Negotiating agreements and permissions for construction/ rehabilitation projects, establishing regular contacts with local authorities, in order to ensure all required documentation is filled upon and to avoid delays

•        Organizing and supervising call for tenders (architect office, company tendering) activities in order to ensure the best technical and financial conditions

•        Planning and supervising the HR processes (recruitment, training, performance evaluation and internal, external communication) of the drivers and mechanics in order to ensure both the sizing and the amount of knowledge required for the activity

•        Supervising and leading the logistic team under his/her responsibility including the definition of each person’s tasks (daily supervision and checking the quality of their work); drawing up working schedule; organising and leading team meetings

•        Providing weekly/monthly activities reports and implementing reporting practices and protocols in order to ensure that all documentation is in order

•        Performing delegated tasks according to him/ her speciality and as specified in his/her job description

•        Supervising and following up the work of construction and/or rehabilitation activities at the 7 health facilities in Liwale Project (Liwale District Hospital, Mpengere Health Centre, Kibutuka Health Centre, Lilombe Dispensary, Mlembwe Dispensary, Barikiwa Dispensary and Kimambi Dispensary, in order to ensure deadlines, budget and technical specifications and to early detect potential deviations.

•        Supervising and following up the work of construction and/or rehabilitation activities at the Office premises, Guests House and Workshop/Warehouse.

•        Supporting the WASH/WATSAN Manager in the supervision of watsan construction/rehabilitation activities at the 7 health facilities in the project.

•        Supporting the Construction Manager/LTL in producing Architectural/Structural Drawings.

•        Supporting the Construction Manager/LTL in producing Bills of Quantities