Position: Clerk of Works
Duty Location: Nairobi, Kenya
The African Airlines Association
(AFRAA) invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for the
position of Clerk of works for a land development project it wishes to
undertake in its Nairobi head-office, Kenya.
The Clerk of works will oversee the
quality and safety of work on the construction site, making sure that building
plans and specifications are being followed correctly.
It’s aimed at promoting the
development of safe, reliable, economical and efficient air transport services
to, from, within and through Africa and to foster closer commercial and
technical cooperation among members.
Overall Responsibilities
- Perform regular inspections of the work on
site, comparing completed work with drawings and specifications.
- Measure work done in conjunction with
contractor and validate these for purposes of valuation of project.
- Measure and sample building materials to check
on quality.
- Recording results in site log book.
- Identify defects and suggest corrective
action.
- Liaise with other construction staff, such as
contractors, engineers and surveyors.
- Monitor and report progress to construction
managers, architects and clients.
- Supervise the workforce on the building site
during the project.
Minimum Qualifications
- BSc Civil Engineering or Diploma Civil
Engineering from a recognized institution.
- Experience in project management.
- 5 Years’ experience in a busy construction
environment.
- Computer literate and proficient in using
standard office computer software applications.
- National of the Republic of Kenya with a
successful track record.
Competencies
- High integrity
- Ability to pay attention to detail
- An in-depth knowledge of the construction
industry
- A sound knowledge of Building Regulations
- Good organizational and project management
skills
- Good problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and negotiating
skills
- Good written and oral communication
skills
- Ability to liaise with staff at all
levels
- A good level of fitness and a head for
heights
- Ability to meet targets and enforce strict
deadlines from stakeholders
- Sound interpersonal skills
- Team player
How to Apply
Applications can be submitted either
electronically or by courier and clearly marked "Confidential and
Personal".
i. Applications together with
attachments, references and a motivation letter for the post should be sent
electronically to: echingosho@afraa.org and CC: rmbugua@afraa.org
ii. Applications via courier together with attachments, references and a motivation letter for the post should be addressed to:
The Secretary General
African Airlines Association
AFRAA Building
Off Mombasa & Red Cross Roads
P. O. Box 20116 - 00200
Nairobi, Kenya
Application deadline: 29 July 2016
The African Airlines Association (AFRAA) is an equal opportunity employer offering employment without regard to colour, religion or gender.
Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted
