Construction Supervisor - SIP

About World Vision International Afghanistan

Job Summary

WORK CONTEXT / BACKGROUND:

Establish School Improvement Plan (SIP) grants program for schools with good levels of attendance and with functioning Education Defense Committees (EDCs)
WV will work with EDCs and school leaders to establish the SIP grants program. The SIP program will allow schools to apply for grants based upon a determination of their own needs for school improvements. School leadership will work with the newly established EDCs to determine priorities for improvements. This activity will enhance communities’ sense of ownership of their schools, contribute to program sustainability, and ensure that schools are more equipped to provide for student needs.

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

This is a full-time, grant-funded position. The Construction Supervisor will be responsible for Assisting the construction Engineer in designing, planning, supervising and technical inputs to the School Improvement Plan (SIP) for construction projects in schools. These projects are small and proposed by the School Administrative Councils and Department of Education (DoE) at provincial level. The Engineer is responsible for the overall implementation of these construction projects at both qualitative and quantitative and to be accountable for World Vision and Engineering department of DoE to ensure WV and DoE standards are in place at all aspects of the construction scope of work. There might be about 100 small construction projects such as boundary wall, store rooms, latrines, volleyball playground, digging water well and green areas within school compounds in Ghor province. The aim is to bring positive changes in the quality of education and Increase community support for basic education through the implementation of SIP.

Duties & Responsibilities

ROLE DIMENSION / DESCRIPTION End Results Expected TIME SPENT
 Supervise foreman and daily laborers on day-to-day basis, building their capacity and providing support to strengthen their skills
 Develop and maintain good relationships and lines of communication with relevant local communities, explaining World Vision Afghanistan role as an NGO and liaising with them during all phases of the project
 Report to the Construction Engineer in the implementation of projects as planned according to developed technical standards, schedules and timelines

 Ensure good quality and accuracy of every constructed facility.
 Update and prepare weekly report from SIP construction projects progress.
 Monitor and direct the project activities to meet the project objectives in terms of quality of work and within the agreed timelines.
 Take all the necessary measures in order to maintain positive working relationships and a good environment, upholding the rule of safety first in order to prevent accidents.
 Develop and maintain efficient information systems about the ongoing construction works, for the Cash for Works with the Site Engineer.
 Perform any other duties as assigned by the Construction Engineer.

Job Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
(The following knowledge, skills, and abilities may be acquired through a combination of formal schooling, self-education, prior experience, or on-the-job training.)
Education High school degree required
Knowledge & Skills Excellent organizational skills; ability to manage and prioritize tasks.
Must have good attention to detail, all work must be checked.
Knowledge and experience in construction is a necessity.
Willingness to travel throughout the project area required, with familiarity with the project area preferred.
Experience 2-3 years of working with construction projects
At least one year supervisory experience preferred

Work Environment Able to work in a cross-cultural environment with multi-national and international staff.
Work flexibility
Ability to work in a team environment

Submission Guideline

Applications closing date is 22/Mar/2014.

Please submit your resume and one page cover letter outlining how you meet the job requirements by email to wvi.org.recruitment@gmail.com Include (WVA465) code in the subject line of your email. Avoid sending attachment of big size (above 1024 KB) if you want your application to be considered.

Only short listed candidates will be invited for an interview.

You can also submit your hard resume and Application to the office by this address:
Herat Office:
Alley Opposite of Herat Agriculture Department, Next to Iqbal high school, Walayat Main Street, Amiriat Boulevard, Herat Afghanistan. Phone +93 40224568
Mobile:+93 797 46 70 60 / +93 799 536 345 | E-mail: wvi.org.recruitment@gmail.com

Ghor Office
WV Afghanistan,Ghor Province/Ghaghcharan city/North of River, Jam Mine rate Street in front of Salam Khan Tank Station. Phone +93 40224568 | Mobile:+93 79746 70 60 / +93 799 53 63 45

Functional Area

Engineering

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