Construction Assistant at International Rescue Committee

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and supervise all construction activities for IRC in Hagadera
• 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 always maintain track of the same
• 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 Construction Manager.
• Undertake any other responsibility assigned by the supervisor.
• Supervise water supply to the facilities.
• Work with Admin personnel and Partners (UNHCR/PWJ) to ensure fuel supply is maintained.

Key Result Areas.

• Supervising all construction on field sites.
• Attending to Maintenance requests.
• Performing routine maintenance checks
• Supervising all maintenances incentive staff.
• Tracking all IRC tools.
• Adhere to the IRC policy and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Diploma/Degree in building, Construction Management, civil engineering or any other equivalent.
• Basic Computer skills
• AutoCAD computer skills added advantage.
• Good communication in English and Swahili
• 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 an isolated area and in conditions of limited comfort.
• At least Three years’ experience working in any equivalent position.
• The following experience will all be advantageous: previously worked with an NGO.