Construction Supervisor Coordinator (CSC)- (National Position) - Ethiopia

Gambēla

Organization: NRC - Norwegian Refugee Council
Location: Gambēla
Grade: Mid/Senior level - Mid/Senior
Occupational Groups:
- Engineering
- Administrative support
- Architecture, Building and Property Management
- Emergency Aid and Response
- Construction
- Managerial positions
Closing Date: Closed

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a non-governmental, humanitarian organization with 60 years of experience in helping to create a safer and more dignified life for refugees and internally displaced people. NRC advocates for the rights of displaced populations and offers assistance within the shelter, education, emergency food security, legal assistance, and water,sanitation and hygiene sectors.

The Norwegian Refugee Council has approximately 5000 committed and competent employees involved in projects across four continents. In addition, NRC runs one of the world’s largest standby rosters -NORCAP, with 650 professionals, ready to be deployed on 72 hours notice when a crisis occurs

The main role of the CSC will be planning, supervision, coordination and leadership to the construction team in Gambella Refugee camps and NRC’s partner personnel in order implement a delegated technical project portfolio.

He/She will be required to provide technical and supervisory support to contractor teams engaged, as well as assist AM to arrive at sound technical and cost effective solutions.
Supervise the subordinate team throughout the projects
Under the supervision of the AM and with support of Shelter Specialist implement all construction, maintenance and repair activities as defined by the project and technical requirements.
Ensure that the outlined project requirements are achieved, all activities are implemented and documented as specified in the donor agreements
Identify direct and indirect beneficiary needs in terms of access to the buildings/structures, infrastructure, WASH facilities and other community services, taking into consideration the specific needs of vulnerable individuals and persons of concern.
Ensure daily monitoring of the quality of construction and the progress of project/works implementation.
Conduct regular meeting with the construction companies’ representatives and document and share the outcome of the meeting with the AM and Shelter Specialist
Prepare Order Request forms, Purchase Orders, Payment Requests and other standard documents to enable timely delivery of materials, works and services.

Job description

Manage and implement delegated portfolio (activities, budget and project documentation) as delegated from AM in line with proposals, strategies and donor requirements;
With support of Shelter Specialist ensure high technical quality of implemented activities;
Promote and share ideas for improvement and necessary changes in the activities;
Line manage and ensure capacity building project field staff;
Provide regular progress reports to AM, Education Coordinator and Shelter Specialist
Adhere to NRC policies, guidance and procedures

Qualifications

Experience from working in a construction project implemented by construction companies in a management position, preferably in a humanitarian/recovery context Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile
Fluency in English, both written and verbal

Education field

Civil engineering / construction

Education level

College / University, Bachelor's degree

Personal qualities

Knowledge of the context in Gambella
Knowledge of the local language in Gambella
Experience in managing construction of permanent educational buildings

Language

English

We offer

Commencement: ASAP, shortlisting and Interviews will continue as applications are received
Contract period: eight months
Salary/benefits: According to NRC’s general directions
Duty station: NRC Ethiopia, Gambella