Engineering Vacancy at a UK Charity Organization

Employment Nigeria 22-Feb-2018 MAIDUGURI , Engineering

Street Child, a UK charity organization that protects vulnerable children and improve access to education in some of the poorest communities in the world is recruiting to fill the position below:

POSITION : Construction Engineer for M&E

Description

The Construction Engineer Consultant will be responsible to provide technical knowledge, skills and quality in infrastructure and following up with construction process in collaboration with the Construction Engineer Consultant.

Street Child is looking at community engagement to rehabilitate classroom or establish new temporary learning spaces.

He/She will be involved in the monitoring of the work based on the overall schedule for the construction, stages of work and will authorize each respective stage payment upon achievement of the stage achievements in accordance with the required and agreed progress and standards.

Requirements

Master Degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Infrastructure Engineering or related fields.
Experience in construction at least 4 years
2 years’ experience in NGO work
Proven Construction experiences and logistics skills
Renovation and rehabilitation experience is preferable
Excellent English Communication skills (oral and written)
Cross cultural sensitivity, flexible world view, emotional maturity and physical stamina
Knowledge of and adherence to NGO Code of Conduct, understands other international development guidelines
Excellent IT skills

Responsibilities
General:

Provide first technical assessment in the schools and sites indicated by the MoE, Local Education Authorities and Implementing Partners and definition of priorities
Prepare the BoQs follow up; quantity and quality control of the material used and work progress
Provide regular follow up of the works with visits to the construction sites and ad hoc meeting with the constructors
Approve the instalment payments to the contractors
Manage the relation with school principles/SBMCs for coordination of the rehabilitation works and establishment of new temporary learning spaces
Provide final quality and quantity control and preparation of hand over certificated

Reporting:

Keep the Programme Manager informed on the activities of the project by providing relevant correspondence, reports and meeting minutes as well as making regular updates.
A report on the assessment of 1.1) school rehabilitations 1.2) temporary classrooms construction 1.3) wash and sanitation facilities, in the target area.
Reports upon successful completion of 2.1) school rehabilitations 2.2) temporary classrooms construction 2.3) wash and sanitation facilities in the target area
A final project completion report within 10 days after physical completion of the activities
Work closely with implementing partners to prepare and submit reports on approved frequency to the Programme Manager.

Core values:

Commitment to Street Child mission, vision and values, and the ability to convey with enthusiasm Street Child’s role in accompanying and serving forcibly displaced people and in advocating for their right to protection and a life in dignity
High integrity, honesty and confidentiality; ability to deal tactfully and discreetly with situations, people and information;
Acceptance of diversity and inclusion as a core value.
Willingness to work in flexible, sub-optimal, stressful and unstable environment.
Willingness to travel among the country in different states

Language:

Fluency in English (written and spoken) and excellent writing skills.
Good knowledge of the intervention area/s and local context

Remuneration
The Street Child remuneration policy is aligned with the Street Child ethos to offer effective and professional services and at the same time express solidarity with the people served. The salary is calculated with the use of a post-adjustment multiplier and takes into account years of relevant experience and degree of responsibility of the role. Details will be discussed with short-listed candidates.

How To Apply
Candidates should send the under listed documents to:recruitment.nigeria@street-child.co.uk with “Application for the position of Construction Engineer for M&E” as subject

Copies of degree/master certificates
Personal portfolio with pictures (building construction/rehabilitation, water and sanitation facilities)
Curriculum Vitae in English including two (3) professional references with their contact information, phone and official work email address.
A cover letter describing the candidate's desire and motivation to work for Street Child and how your qualifications and experience are a good fit for this position.

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