Country: Kenya
Closing date: 24 Jul 2015
About AAR Japan:Association for Aid and Relief, Japan (AAR Japan) is an international non-governmental organization (NGO) based in Tokyo, Japan. Established in 1979 as an organization with no political, ideological, or religious affiliation, we aimed to extend emergency and long-term support to the people in need of help. Since 1979, we have operated in over 60 countries and areas, and are currently active in Japan and other 16 countries. http://www.aarjapan.gr.jp/english/
Period: 5 months with possibility of extension
Starting Date: Immediately
Main Objective:
The Project Engineer will carry out day to day supervision of construction, ensure quality construction, and manage schedules to construct a secondary school in Kakuma Refugee Camp, which consists of 16 class rooms, 2 staff rooms, 1 laboratory, kitchen and latrines.
Reporting to:Programme Coordinator / Country Director
Specific duties:
- Prepare solicitation documents and provide bid evaluation through the analysis of the bids and detailed assessment of the bidder's capacity.
- Prepare local purchase orders and contracts as required.
- Supervise construction works and contractors on daily basis to make sure the design, specifications, and quality standards are followed.
- Keep daily records for each site for the in work progress achievements, obstacles and remarks on the material, workmanship and resources.
- Carryout monthly measurements and report to Program Coordinator about any expected changes in the Bill of Quantities and any additional works necessary to complete the works.
- Carryout actual measurements for the completed items in the different stages when the contractor is entitled for payments according to the Contract.
- Review the project progress and advise the Contractor to meet the agreed schedule.
- Prepare instructions on variations for approval as required
- Develop Bill of Quantities, designs and specifications of construction works.
- Prepare and develop progress reports on monthly basis.
- Oversee and train Assistant Project Engineer.
- Liaise with stakeholders including UNHCR and other international and national NGOs
- Perform other duties as requested by the Programme Coordinator or Country Director.
Essential requirement:
- University degree in civil engineering, building engineering, architecture and construction.
- At least five years of experience in supervision of construction.
- Experience of technical drawing and architectural designing
- Good operational knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and CAD
- Proficient in spoken and written English and Kiswahili
- Strong motivation to be a part of an humanitarian aid organization.
Knowledge and skills:
- Experience working with international NGO is an advantage
- Strong co-ordination and negotiation skills with stakeholders and problem solving skills
- Culturally sensitive and high level of diplomacy and tact
- Security awareness and management relevant to sensitive security environment
- Ability to work both independently and and as part of a team
- Strong analytical and report writing skills
- Excellent interpersonal and time management skills
- Willingness to travel within the country
This position is under the salary scale for national staff members.
How to apply:
Send your CV and other documents mentioned below by email to recruit@aarjapan.co.ke. Please specify the name of the position you are applying for in the subject of the mail(failure to do this will lead to cancellation of all recruitment process). Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Include also:
- First date of availability to take up place in the field.
- Copies of Certificates
- Name, position and contracts (telephone and email) of three referees.
- Your present salary