INTRODUCTION
Habitat for Humanity Kenya (HFH Kenya) is a national non-profit organization that begun its operations in 1982 as an affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International. The affiliation is guided by a National Affiliation Agreement (NAA) and a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). HFH Kenya’s vision is: “A nation where every family has a decent place to live.” Mission: “Seeking to put God’s love into action, Habitat for Humanity Kenya brings people together to build homes, communities and hope”. Our overarching goal is: “Enabling low-income families access decent and affordable shelter”
JOB PURPOSE
Reporting and working under the guidance of the construction supervisor, the construction assistant is responsible for the supervision of all GV construction works of all buildings in all sites in Laikipia, Tana River, Kisumu, and Machakos Counties HFHK areas of operation. The types of projects would typically be multiple, medium to small sized construction works. The construction assistant will be responsible for specific planning, management and execution of work for assigned GV construction projects. He/she will be key in forming collaboration with Subject Theme Experts for specific specialized project activities such as housing innovation and low-cost technologies, Interlocking Stabilized Soil Blocks (ISSB), fire burnt bricks, IFC blocks and any other appropriate technologies. On direct and indirect construction activities, He/she will ensure coordination and management of all key stakeholder’s construction process and serve as the focal point administrative coordination of all GV programme/project implementation activities, involving extensive liaison with departmental units to initiate finance and logistical requests, process and follow-up on administrative actions within programmes as well as manage all correspondence and documentation. He/she will also be responsible for coordination of artisans training through partners with new emerging current green technologies.
DURATION OF CONTRACT: 1 YEAR
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Designing/Scoping of GV Construction Builds
- Designing architectural drawings for the GV related drawings
- Preparation of material schedules for GV builds.
- Assist estimating GV related bills of quantity/ quotation for constructions.
Mobilizing Stakeholders for GV Construction Builds
- Prepare various requisition for the GV builds.
- Mobilizing PSC and other local stakeholders for the GV builds.
- Preparing and coordinating signing for GV artisan/masons’ contracts.
- Ensuring all setting out works are done before actual commencement of GV builds.
- Making sure that GV programs construction materials are received on site, kept safely, and always maintain track of the same.
- Assisting in procurement of GV construction materials by preparing timely goods order requests to ensure there are delays.
Supervision/implementation of GV Construction Builds
- Supervision and coordination of GV construction works.
- Monitoring and inspecting major project milestones together with county staff department of housing.
Reporting on GV Construction Builds
- Prepare, submit timely GV related payment requisitions which include PSC transport, water vendors service, tools & equipment transport service, artisans progress payments, contractors, drillers, and any other related services related to construction works.
- Maintain GV project specific document files for all projects.
- Coordination of GV houses completion inspection with various county department to obtain completion/occupation certificates.
- Maintain and keep detailed records of all aspects of the works related to GV Construction Builds and provide timely reports to the Construction Supervisor
- Keeping track of all GV construction HFHK tools and equipment and materials inventory.
- The construction assistant shall perform any other duty as will be assigned by the Construction supervisor.
KEY PERFORMANCE MEASURES / INDICATORS
- Number of projects successfully constructed to completion.
- Number of community infrastructure constructed to completion.
- Number of timely weekly and monthly donor progress and completion reports submitted to CS.
- Number of timely goods orders raised.
- Number of quality architectural and bill of quantities produced.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Diploma/Degree in building, Architecture, Construction Management, civil engineering or any other equivalent.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED
- Working knowledge of MS-Office computer packages.
- AutoCAD/ArchiCAD computer skills added advantage.
- An excellent command of English and Swahili.
- Good report writing and donor presentation skills.
- Good management and co-ordination skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and team player.
- Good coordination and project monitoring skills.
- Thorough method of working with ability to work under pressure to pursue multiple tasks simultaneously to successful conclusions.
- Ability to live and work in an isolated area and in conditions of limited comfort.
EXPERIENCE
- At least three years’ work experience in equivalent position.
- Previous work experience in an NGO or Not-For-Profit sector is an added advantage.
OTHER INFOMATION
- Willing to uphold Christian principles of HFH Kenya
- Ability to work long and odd hours, including weekends.
- Confidentiality
- Honesty
- High levels of integrity
If your background, experience and competence match the above specifications, please submit your CV& Motivation letter as a single file by 06 May 2024 to: [email protected]
Indicate in the subject of the email: Construction Assistant
Due to the expected high volume of applications, note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Habitat for Humanity Kenya is an equal opportunity employer, and as such, HFHK makes employment decisions and provides equal employment opportunity without regard to an applicant’s race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, or disability.
HABITAT’S STATEMENT OF EXPECTATIONS SURROUNDING SAFEGUARDING
Habitat for Humanity requires that all employees take seriously their ethical responsibilities to safeguarding our intended beneficiaries, their communities, and all those with whom we work. Managers at all levels have particular responsibilities to support and develop systems that create and maintain an environment that prevents harassment, sexual exploitation and abuse; safeguards the rights of beneficiaries and community members (especially children); and promotes the implementation of Habitat for Humanity’s code of conduct. Habitat for Humanity is committed to a safeguarding policy of “zero tolerance for sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment”
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