Construction Assistant

4 weeks ago


Nairobi, Kenya International Rescue Committee Full time

ABOUT THE COMPANY

The International Rescue Committee responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is at work in over 40 countries and 26 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities.

JOB SUMMARY

Key Result Areas.Supervising all construction on field sites.Attending to Maintenance requests.Performing routine maintenance checksSupervising 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 skillsAutoCAD computer skills added advantage.Good communication in English and SwahiliThorough method of working with ability to work under pressure to pursue multiple tasks simultaneously to successful conclusionsPositive 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.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Oversee and supervise all construction activities for IRC in HagaderaAssist in identifying the right contractors for construction work.Assist in review contractors’ performance as per contracts awarded by IRCKeeping track of all construction IRC tools and equipment.Supervising of all incentive staff (maintenance team) and casuals working under him at any given timeAssist estimating bills of quantity/ quotation for constructions and maintenance repairsAssist in identifying and procurement of construction materialsMaking sure that programs construction materials are received on site, kept safely, and always maintain track of the sameSupervise the constructions, maintenance and repair works around IRC facilities in the fieldSupervise contractors on site and report on progress frequentlyAssist 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.

REQUIRED SKILLS

Quality control and supervision, Construction safety, Reporting, Construction management

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Diploma, Associate's degree



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