Lutheran World Federation Clerk of Works Job in Dadaab, Kenya - 2015

Lutheran World Federation is seeking to recruit suitable candidates for the following position:

Clerk of Works – Dadaab

The Clerk of Works who will be based in LWF Dadaab. 

He/she will be responsible for carrying out different activities related to construction as duties assigned. 

The incumbent will report directly to the Project Coordinator, while working closely on a daily basis in collaboration with other sectors of LWF.

Key Points of Communication: Project Coordinator and Dadaab Senior Program Officers.

 

Purpose of the Position:-

• Responsible for ensuring proper implementation of funded activities in accordance with approved work plans, budgets and regulations of LWF/DWS and her partners and donors.


• To prepare, interpret and share with Project Coordinator sketches for building designs and drawings for all construction works at camp level.


• Responsible for providing Bills of quantities and other estimate costs for all constructions, the purposes of budgeting.


• Keep the Project Coordinator posted on the progress of all construction work through regular updates.


• To prepare weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reports detailing the progress and achievement of project outputs and objectives, outlining challenges and recommendations for future planning.


• Attend and Participate in sectoral and other construction related meetings at Dadaab and Camp Level.


• Coordinate all construction activities at the at the Camp and provide a communication link between contractors, laborers and all other service providers.


• Closely monitor all construction works to ensure they are done to the best achievable standards and specifications.


• Ensure that construction activities are carried out within the set time lines, addressing any short fall and ensuring that it is done in the most efficient manner


• Update the Project Coordinator on any construction developments in the respective camps, milestone achieved through submission of daily, weekly and monthly reports in a format that shall be provided by the Project Coordinator


• Supervisory support to the plant operator and the electrical technician.


• Perform any other duties assigned to them by the construction officer or designate.

Professional Qualifications

• BSc. Civil & Structural Engineering / Water & Sanitation engineering.


• Computer literacy able to use the following applications

1. MS office suit


2. Internet


3. AUTO CAD + any other structural analysis soft ware


4. Arch CAD.

Experience

• Minimum of two years and experience of construction supervision in a humanitarian / emergency set up is an added advantage.


• Professional experience working with international organizations/ NGO and experience of humanitarian principles, SPHERE and UNHCR standards and field security protocols and procedures.

Personal Attributes

• High level of integrity, commitment and professional responsibility.


• Ability to tolerate cultural, educational and religious diversity in the work place.


• Able to work in a team with minimal supervision


• Ability to work under pressure, tight deadlines and adverse climate


• Strong analytical, problem solving and quick response experiences in humanitarian contexts.

How 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 and should reach the undersigned by close of business on 25th September, 2015

The Human Resources Officer,
Lutheran World Federation Kenya-Djibouti Program,
Email : Lwf.nbi.kenya@gmail.com

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted