30 July 2015

NGO Jobs - Construction Supervisor at Habitat for Humanity International (HFHI) ~ Ugandan Jobline Jobs



Organisation: Habitat

for Humanity International (HFHI)


Habitat for Humanity

International is a non-profit, ecumenical Christian housing ministry. The

purpose and goal of Habitat for Humanity International is to eliminate poverty

housing and homelessness from the world, and to make decent shelter a matter of

conscience and action. Habitat invites people of all backgrounds, races and

religions to build houses in partnership with families in need. Habitat for

Humanity has an Administrative Headquarters based in Atlanta, an Operational

Headquarters based in Americus, Georgia, and Area Office bases of operations in

Manilla, Philippines for our Asia and Pacific work, San Jose, Costa Rica for

our Latin American and Caribbean work and Bratislava, Slovakia for our Europe,

the Middle East and Africa work.


Job Summary: The Construction

Supervisor will closely supervise and monitor the construction process while

ensuring that decent houses are built for OVC and other selected households in

accordance with HFHU principles; by the contracted local firms that have the

capacity to build decent houses. The incumbent will routinely travel in the

operational areas covered by HFHU to provide support.


Key Duties and Responsibilities: 

  • Understand

    and articulates the Mission and policies of HFHU to local leaders,

    beneficiaries and community members to uphold the same.

  • Makes

    sure of quality construction by maintaining standard procedures and

    guidelines for construction.

  • In

    charge of preparing certificates for the local construction firms at all

    stages.

  • Works

    in consultation with the contractor 

    or his representatives on the site to ensure quality work

  • Ensure

    that the selected OVC house beneficiaries have put enough materials on

    site as their contribution before local construction firms are attached.

  • Send

    monthly and quarterly construction updates to the OVC Program Coordinator

    and the Construction Specialist.

  • Ensure

    that the organizational construction policies and guidelines are followed

    at all times during the construction of the houses.

  • Develop

    construction specification and management i.e. prepare Bills of

    Quantities/Materials for the selected house designs.

  • Ensure

    that all building materials used in the construction of OVC houses are of

    the quality as recommended by the Organization.

  • Actively

    monitors and evaluates the construction work flow as per the given work

    schedules

  • Performs

    any other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.


Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 

  • The

    ideal candidate should preferably hold a High Diploma in Building and

    Civil Engineering or its equivalent from a recognized or equivalent

  • At

    least three years’ experience in construction management work for a

    non-governmental organization or a reputable international organization.

  • Prior

    exposure and experience in supervising construction works and inventory

    management

  • Hands-on

    experience in working with community based structures

  • Experience

    in drawings, developing of BOQs and construction budgets

  • Ability

    to work effectively independently or in a team environment or with

    colleagues from different backgrounds

  • Possess

    excellent analytical and problem solving skills

  • Excellent

    inter-personal skills; demonstrating diplomacy and tact

  • Highly

    pro-active and self-disciplined

  • Ability

    to live and work in a challenging environment with regular travel to field

    locations

  • Competent

    in Windows-CAD programme, MS Office programs and internet

  • Excellent

    verbal and written communication skills


All suitably qualified and interested

candidates should apply by sending a cover letter, a detailed CV including

telephone contacts and names and day telephone contacts of two professional

referees. Applications should be submitted by email to:


The Human Resource Department

at the E-mail address below;


Email to:

noffice@hfhuganda.org


NB:

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.




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