Save The Children International (SCI) is hiring a WASH and Construction Manager

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Bac+3 Deadline: not specified

• 0 comments Save The Children International (SCI) is hiring a WASH and Construction Manager Save the Children International (SCI) is an NGO that advocates for children’s rights around the world. This organization presents itself as “the largest independent global movement working for children”. Job summary Position: WASH and Construction Manager

Location

Location Democratic Republic of the Congo - Kinshasa

Education / Qualifications

Level: University degree

Experience

Job description

OBJECTIVE OF RÔLE:

The main objective of this position is to oversee all functional aspects of projects related to construction, design, supervision; and to contribute to reporting when responding to Ebola. Provide technical support to programs involving construction through cost review, design and advice on quality assurance processes and secure programming for construction.

Other information

The Construction Officer/WASH will work with other departments at the base. Bunia on construction projects and WASH.

SCOPE OF ACTION:

Report to: Wash and Construction Coordinator Person reporting to this position: NA

Responsibilities

Budgetary responsibilities: None Dimensions of the role: Work closely with the WASH coordinator, responsible authorities and communities.

KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

Programme design and implementation: Design and development of BOQ, specifications and plans for all construction projects in preparation for the Ebola response. This includes the repair, rehabilitation and construction of health facilities, schools, CFS (Child-Friendly Spaces), water points, etc. Provide advice to other sector teams on planning and supervision requirements for various infrastructure and construction projects, such as site assessments, hiring contractors, building monitoring, and final inspection of infrastructure works. Visit and evaluate the proposed projects by making decisions by consulting communities and local authorities. Maintain close collaboration with target communities and informants of project plans and issues. Monitor working conditions and be alert to possible problems related to the speed and safety of sites, and take care of safe programming for children and beneficiaries. Monitor construction budgets and overall performance in collaboration with the WASH/construction coordinator and program managers. Ensure effective and efficient use of all Save the Children resources to keep costs low. Follow Save the Children’s child protection policy to ensure maximum protection for children. Lead, manage and motivate a team, providing clear goals and collecting feedback on their performance. Develop, establish and anchor WASH works management committees in communities, on the operation, maintenance and sustainability of built infrastructure. Other tasks as per instructions. Monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning: Responsible for weekly visits to construction sites. Work with community leaders, contractors and site supervisors to complete projects. Prepare written reports on identified defects, accompanied by clear technical recommendations for improvement. Organize information meetings with community leaders and contractors prior to the start of work and inform contractors of all relevant technical details and requirements. Act as a technical focal point for community leaders and entrepreneurs and advise on technical issues. Attend debriefing meetings of contractors and provide technical advice as required. Verify all construction work completed at the completion stage in cooperation with the competent authority and ensure that all requirements are met prior to issuance of the Certificate of Completion and final payment by contractors. Track the completion of reservations made during the warranty period and verify final payment to the repair contractor in case of default as indicated in contracts with contractors. Check that the infrastructure construction and rehabilitation works carried out by the partners and the contractor are carried out according to the quality standards established by Save the Children through quality control lists. Provide detailed completion reports for all construction/WASH projects, including the provision of payment certificates, completion and liaison with the authority for approval of these documents. Participate in coordination meetings, including clusters, sectoral government meetings and represent the ICS in all forums. Prepare site visit reports and weekly progress reports and submit them to the department manager. Prepare monthly activity reports and submit to the department manager. Integration, coordination and cross-cutting aspects: Ensure construction is carried out with the participation of the community to ensure sustainability and ownership. Coordinate construction activities with other sectors, to integrate activities for recipients. Coordinate construction activities with other local actors (government and non-governmental). Child protection: Ensure that representatives/suppliers/entrepreneurs engaged to work on behalf of Save the Children are fully informed of the expectations of the Child Protection Policy. Familiarize yourself with the Save the Children child protection policy and strictly adhere to this policy. Ensure systems are developed to monitor, evaluate, document and monitor the safety of children in all activities in which they participate. Lead the process of establishing community-based complaint mechanisms, including complaints and feedback on program security and staff behaviour.

Candidate profile

University degree in construction/structural engineering or other relevant discipline.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

Mandatory: Need a minimum of 2 years experience in managing construction projects and contractors. Excellent planner and ability to work autonomously, initiative, multitasking and strong animation skills in a dynamic and constantly changing environment. Excellent

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