Haiti: Construction Coordinator
Country: Haiti
Closing date: 05 Nov 2013
ASB has been working in Haiti since January 2010, with its efforts concentrated in the towns Petit Goave and Grand Goave, ASB is committed to an approach that seeks to link Relief, Rehabilitation and Development with a special focus on victims of the earthquake. Moving forward, ASB will expand its involvement in DRR to encompass a wide range of activities that are divided into five main interrelated areas:
1) The construction of six disaster resistant schools in order to ensure the safety of students in the event of a disaster and provide emergency shelter for the population of the catchment area.
2) The upgrade of particularly vulnerable sections of rural roads (about 8 km) to ensure that the roads remain passable in case of natural disasters.
3) Basic skills training in safe construction practices to ensure all aspects of resilience in terms of (re-) construction of houses and social infrastructure are applied.
4) Building on ASB past successes, 250 primary schools in the school district Petit / Grand-Goave will receive disaster preparedness refresher lessons through regular trainings and other extracurricular activities.
5) The establishment of school gardens in 12 selected schools. Parents and students will be introduced to new crops and methods of food preservation.
Reporting to the Country Director and the Program Manager, the Construction Coordinator will direct, manage, supervise, and coordinate the activities of all ASB-Haiti’s community infrastructure initiatives. S/he has oversight over projects led by the Program Manager and follows the overall development, implementation, scale-up, monitoring and reporting activities of construction projects. S/he will provide professional and technical assistance to the Program Manager on all engineering & construction issues and will coordinate assigned activities with other divisions, departments, and outside agencies. The Construction Coordinator will work closely with the Program Manager to effectively manage relationships with a variety of stakeholders including external partners and vendors. S/he will be responsible for timeliness and meeting requirements of deliverables within the scope of all infrastructure projects; including the construction of six primary schools, approximately 8KM of rural road construction / rehabilitation as well as assist in the training of 60 trainers of “Safe Construction Practices”.
Duration: 18 months
Start: November 2013
Salary: ASB offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience
Key responsibilities include:
• Assume management responsibility for assigned activities of ASB-Haiti’s Engineering & Construction projects ensuring that each project meets its specific objectives and defined standards
• Conduct all necessary pre-engineering surveys and investigations
• Work closely with Program Manager and Operations Manager to design and develop RFAs, proposal evaluation and lead the selection process of engineering firm(s)
• Manage the budget of all Engineering & Construction projects
• Review, verify and further detail the design of the contract works, to approve theContractors' working drawings and, if necessary, to issue further drawings and/or to give instructions to the Contractor;
• Directly supervise the work of the selected construction company and ensure that the project is implemented as per contract by:
o Ensuring that agreed technical references are respected and applied in the construction work
o Ensuring that the construction is moving as per agreed timeline in order to avoid any delays
o Ensuring that designs are respected and regulations are applied
o Ensuring the quality of materials being used on site are to the standards Specified
o Ensuring that site safety standards are being adhered to
o Ensuring the project is implemented as per TORs
o Maintain good relationships with the community, the municipality and other stakeholders where the project is implemented.
o Liaise with Program Manager to organize community mobilization meetings where and when necessary in order ensure community ownership of projects and to solve proactively any concerns raised by the community.
o Producing daily and monthly progress reports as well as project final report.
o Perform any other tasks in line with the position required by the Program Manager
• Manage construction department by providing guidance, instruction and direction to team of national staff
Person specifications Experience
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in the construction industry achieved either in the private sector or humanitarian contexts.
• Proven experience in supervising and monitoring construction projects, including schools and rural road construction and leading training programs
• Good experience in social mobilization
Key Competencies
• Civil or Construction Engineering
• Strong coordination and interpersonal communication skills
• Problem solving oriented
• Fluent in French and English , with knowledge of Creole preferred
• Excellent professional writing, presentation and communication skills
Essential:
• Bachelor of Science degree in a construction-based discipline including Civil Engineering, Architecture, Construction
• Knowledge of MTPTC and DGS ( Direction du Genie Scolaire) building codes and design standards
• Computer skills - be able to work with Word, Excel, Ms Project. AutoCAD knowledge
• Good knowledge of procurement policies, techniques, practices and procedures;
• Negotiating skills to shape and influence agreements with vendors;
• Discretion and sound judgment in applying technical expertise to resolve day-to-day issues;
• Knowledge of sources of supply, market trends, pricing, and other related matters;
How to apply:
ASB is an equal opportunities employer. Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants should send a Letter of Motivation (max. 2 pages) and a CV (max. 2 pages) specifically addressing the above job description and requirements with contacts for 2 recent professional referees to:
Subject line: “Construction Coordinator ASB Haiti”
Only electronic applications accepted.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
LINK
Only in German:
http://www.asb.de/haiti.html
