The Lutheran World Federation/Department for World Service Kenya/Djibouti Programme is seeking to recruit a Kenyan national or a person normally residing in Kenya for the following position, to be based at Kakuma or Dadaab refugee camp in Kenya.
Constructions Supervisor
The Constructions Supervisor (CS) shall be responsible to and report directly to the Area Coordinator (AC) or designate for the carrying out of his/her duties.
The purpose of the CS position is to provide technical services and the supervision of construction projects within the LWF/DWS Kenya Program.
The main responsibilities include;Constructions Supervisor
The Constructions Supervisor (CS) shall be responsible to and report directly to the Area Coordinator (AC) or designate for the carrying out of his/her duties.
The purpose of the CS position is to provide technical services and the supervision of construction projects within the LWF/DWS Kenya Program.
- Prepare tender documents for construction projects (classrooms, latrines, housing and shelters) including technical drawings, specifications of works, Bill of Quantities and Conditions of Contract.
- Prepare detailed estimates and guidelines to assist the Procurement Committees in tender evaluation.
- Prepare detailed rates for construction materials and labor based on prevailing market conditions.
- Monitor and report regularly on the progress of construction activities in accordance with construction contracts and conditions.
- Maintain and update contract files on each construction project, including performance evaluations for contractors.
- Review contract claims, analyze and recommend variation orders.
- Assess completed projects with regards to compliance to specifications, quality of materials and workmanship, and prepare documents for final handover and closure.
- Undertake correct measurement of completion of works, recommend for payments, and prepare interim and final payment certificates.
Professional Qualifications
- Bachelors Degree in Structural/ Civil Engineering or Construction Management.
Relevant experience and competencies
- Relevant experience of at least two years in tendering and construction management.
- Ability to use MS Office software and AutoCAD is essential.
- Proven track record of professional integrity and confidentiality, preferably in a humanitarian context.
- Ability to explain and present technical information accurately and precisely to lay persons.
Female candidates are encouraged to apply.
Applications and detailed CV must include email address and telephone contacts of 3 referees, one of whom must be your supervisor in your current/former employment.
They should reach the undersigned by close of business on 17 January 2011:
C/o Office Administrator,
P.O. Box 40870, GPO-00100,
Nairobi, Kenya
Or e-mail to: hr@lwfkenya.org
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
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