Construction Assistant at

2 months ago

Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya International Rescue Committee (IRC) Full time
The International Rescue Committee is a global humanitarian aid, relief and development nongovernmental organization.

Job Purpose/Objective

Working under the guidance of the construction Manager, the Construction Assistant is responsible for construction and maintenance of all existing IRC buildings in Hagadera and supervision of new constructions in all sites in Hagadera.

Key Responsibilities

Be responsible for and supervise all construction activities for IRC in Hagadera.
Be responsible for 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

Requirements

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.

Required Experience & Competencies:
Detailed 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 year's experience working in any equivalent position.
The following experience will all be helpful: previously worked with an NGO.

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