Construction Specialist
- Location:
- Salary:negotiable
- Job type:Full Time
- Posted:3 years ago
- Category:Civil Engineer
- Deadline:September 10, 2021
| Welthungerhilfe was founded in 1962 is a non-profit making, non-denominational, and politically independent the organization. Welthungerhilfe has been working in Liberia since 2003 with a focus on Organization Agriculture/ Inclusive Food Systems and Nutrition Security, Infrastructure that profile and facilitate access to markets and health facilities, Health System Strengthening and background: WASH. |
| Duration October 1, 2021, to September 2022, with a possibility of extension depending on performance and funding |
| Location: Zwedru, Grand Gedeh County-with frequent travels to field locations |
| The Construction Specialist will lead Welthungerhilfe’s infrastructure team in planning project infrastructure activities, set up construction sites, control the site works, timely Objective of the mobilize required resources (Labour, materials, equipment/machinery etc) on sites before, Position: during construction works, and manage construction activities according to WHH policy and acceptable construction management practice. |
| Responsible to: Head of Project |
| Responsible for: Senior Civil Engineers |
| The Construction Specialist will have the listed below specific responsibilities: 1. Plan all infrastructure and construction activities of the project in a manner that avoids duplication and wastage of resources, 2. Plan all construction logistics and procurements in advance in collaboration with the HSS project team in a manner that ensures continuous, uninterrupted supply of construction resources. Main duties and 3. Ensure that all earmarked construction sites have been cleared appropriately, Responsibilities: levelled and positions of all activities and structure are clearly marked including routes from movement of labour, vehicle and materials including site offices, toilets, kitchen etc. 4. Supervise all planned construction works to ensure adherence to quality specified in the BOQ, technical specification and acceptable locally and international standards, |
| Education A Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering |
| 1. At least 7 years of professional experience in infrastructure development with illustrated progressively responsible functions, 2. Experience in the construction of infrastructure works for social facilities (schools Professional and health) as well as feeder roads will be an advantage Experience 3. Proven technical expertise in design and construction (including developing and reviewing bills of quantities, assessing local markets, cost estimations, etc.) |
| Language Skills Excellent command of spoken and written English |
| 1. Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially: Word, Excel, Power Point, and internet applications Computer Skills 2. Proficient in use of design software such as AUTOCAD and Revit |
| 1. Ability to pay attention to details. 2. Able to take initiative and act proactively. Personal Skills 3. Proven analytical skills 4. Flexible and able to work in difficult environment. |
| Please send application package; one-page Motivation LETTER and a maximum of 2 pages CURRICULUM VITAE (CV), and contact details of 2 professional referees .
Application Process: Click the apply button below Welthungerhilfe is an equal opportunities employer, therefore qualified females are encouraged to apply for this position. |
| Application Closing Date September 10, 2021 |