VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Concern Worldwide is an Irish-based non-governmental, international, humanitarian organization, dedicated to the reduction of suffering and working towards the ultimate elimination of extreme poverty in the world’s poorest countries. Concern is currently recruiting the below post:

Job Code: 23-002-NH (You must quote this code on your application)

Job Title: Site Supervisor – (x1)

Location: Grand Bassa County

Reporting To: Program Manager and Health Programme Coordinator

Responsible For: N/A

Contract duration: Fixed Term

Job Purpose: To provide direct supervision and oversight of construction activities undertaken by Concern, either directly or through partners and contractors and ensuring adherence to agreed quality standards. The Site Supervisor will also monitor construction activities for compliance with national regulations and agreed milestones and completion timelines.

Responsibilities: In coordination with WASH Coordinator, conduct need and technical assessment of construction activities envisaged in the programme plans and develop designs and budget; Supervise, monitor and evaluate the construction components and ensure quality, standards and adherence to work design and specifications. Work with contractor/Partners and process contractor and or partner payment requests following satisfactory completion of agreed works, with all necessary supporting documents and certification. Supervise works undertaken by contractors/ partner, provide technical guidance and carry out periodic work measurement. Process contract/partner payment requests with all necessary back up documents and certification. Liaise with the Manager and produce job completion certificates on job completed by the contractor or partners. Train beneficiaries on use, repair and maintenance of constructed project facilities. To document all project information including GPS mapping and filing the data/information as required by Concern. In collaboration with Line Manager, produce periodic work-plans and reports in accordance with acceptable standards in consultation with other team members. Prepare project concept notes for trainings including budget. Provide detail technical evaluation of contractors at the end of the construction for future references

Community Engagement: Mobilise and organize communities to get proper orientation on projects before the implementation begins. Work with communities to identify correct programme target groups as per the WASH programme priorities; paying particular attention to gender representations, representation of minority groups including disable and elderly persons. Assist programme participants and communities to identify resources and skills required, and facilitate necessary training and capacity building activities with the support of the programme team.

Experience & Qualification:

∙ Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Civil Engineering; or Vocational training in a relevant field from a recognized institution ∙ At least 4 to 6 years of hands-on experience in construction activities.

∙ Experience in monitoring of construction works, structural appraisal and development of Bills of Quantities

∙ Ability to ride motorbike

How to apply:

By email to: liberia.hr@concern.net with the JOB CODE 24-002-NH Site Supervisor clearly in the SUBJECT LINE. By Hand to: HR Department, Concern Worldwide, Building Number-5 Andalucía’s Complex Compound Number-2, Between 6th & 7th Streets Sinkor Beachside, Behind Home City Furniture Store, Monrovia.

JOB CODE 24-002-NH Site Supervisor clearly indicated on the envelope.

Applications must include the following:

∙ JOB CODE 24-002-NH Site Supervisor

∙ A letter of application stating why you believe you are the best suited for the position.

∙ A copy of your CV (maximum 4 pages) giving active daytime contacts.

∙ Names and addresses of two (2) work-related referees with professional e-mail addresses.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS IS 5 pm on Saturday 27th January 2024.

FEMALE APPLICANTS ARE HIGHLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED.

PLEASE NOTE: THIS VACANCY IS FOR INTERNAL CANDIDATES ONLY.

Safeguarding at Concern: Code of Conduct and its Associated Policies

Concern has an organisational Code of Conduct (CCoC) with three Associated Policies; the Programme Participant Protection Policy (P4), the Child Safeguarding Policy and the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Policy. These have been developed to ensure the maximum protection of programme participants from exploitation, and to clarify the responsibilities of Concern staff, consultants, visitors to the programme and partner organisation, and the standards of behaviour expected of them. In this context, staff have a responsibility to the organisation to strive for, and maintain, the highest standards in the day-to-day conduct in their workplace in accordance with Concern’s core values and mission. Any candidate offered a job with Concern Worldwide will be expected to sign the Concern Staff Code of Conduct and Associated Policies as an appendix to their contract of employment. By signing the Concern Code of Conduct, candidates acknowledge that they have understood the content of both the Concern Code of Conduct and the Associated Policies and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these policies. Additionally, Concern is committed to the safeguarding and protection of vulnerable adults and children in our work. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work or volunteer with vulnerable adults and children are recruited by us for such roles. Subsequently, working or volunteering with Concern is subject to a range of vetting checks, including criminal background checking.

Concern Worldwide is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all sections of society. While all applicants will be strictly assessed on their individual merit, qualified women are particularly encouraged to apply.