Medecins Sans Frontieres is a private, international organisation. The organisation is made up mainly of doctors and health sector workers and is also open to all other professions which might help in achieving its aims. Médecins Sans Frontières provides assistance to populations in distress, to victims of natural or man-made disasters and to victims of armed conflict. They do so irrespective of race, religion, creed or political convictions.
Supervising and monitoring the implementation of the daily building and rehabilitation activities in the project, according to MSF standards, protocols and procedures in order to ensure the efficient running of the project.
Analysing, according to customer requirements and MSF programs, the needs for construction/rehabilitation works and reporting to the line manager accordingly, in order to provide the necessary information to find an appropriate and efficient solution, including planning of (financial, technical, material and human) resources that meet the mission needs
Supervising and following up through regular visits the work of construction and/or rehabilitation in progress, in order to ensure deadlines, budget and technical specifications and to early detect potential deviations
Negotiating agreements and permissions for construction/ rehabilitation projects, establishing regular contacts with local authorities, in order to ensure all required documentation is filled upon and to avoid delays
Organizing and supervising call for tenders (architect office, company tendering) activities in order to ensure the best technical and financial conditions
Planning and supervising the HR processes (recruitment, training, performance evaluation and internal, external communication) of the drivers and mechanics in order to ensure both the sizing and the amount of knowledge required for the activity
Supervising and leading the logistic team under his / her responsibility including the definition of each person's tasks (daily supervision and checking the quality of their work); drawing up working schedule; organising and leading team meetings
Providing monthly activity reports and implementing reporting practices and protocols in order to ensure that all vehicle documentation is in order and inspection reports are filled in by the drivers
Performing delegated tasks according to his/her speciality and as specified in his/her job description
MSF Section / Context Specific Accountabilities
Produce, prepare and monitor all necessary technical dossier and drawings for the ongoing construction activity
Acting as a technician, providing technical advice and oversight of quality, Ensures the implementation, monitoring, and correct functioning of the technical work within the construction team, and with the subcontracted companies.
Ensure all technical dossier and drawings are up to date and proper archiving of them.
Minimum Required Skills and Qualifications
Education:
Essential Engineering or construction Degree
Experience:
Essential at least 3 years of working experience as construction/site supervisor
Desirable previous experience in constructing of hospital or healthcare facility
Languages:
English language is essential
Hausa is desirable.
Knowledge:
Computer and Microsoft Office literacy
Autonomy and sense of the planning will be required.
Knowledge and use of AutoCAD and / or Revit is mandatory.
Competencies:
Results and Quality Orientation
Teamwork and Cooperation
Behavioural Flexibility
Commitment to MSF Principles
Stress management
Application Closing Date
29th January, 2021.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications to: [email protected] using the "Job title" as the subject of the email.
Note: MSF is an equal opportunity employer, both men and women are encouraged to apply.