Construction Engineer/ Manager

TITLE:  Construction Engineer/ Manager  TEAM/PROGRAMME: MYRP/ Program Operations/ Supply Chain and Adminsitration/  LOCATION: Roving GRADE: 3 CONTRACT LENGTH: 2 Years with Possibility of Extension based on availibility of Funding

CHILD SAFEGUARDING:  

Level 3: the role holder will have contact with children and/or young people either frequently (e.g. once a week or more) or intensively (e.g. four days in one month or more or overnight) because they work in country programs; or are visiting country programs; or because they are responsible for implementing the police checking/vetting process staff.

ROLE PURPOSE: 

The incumbent of this position represents Save the Children values and principles in interactions with staff and external audiences. These values and principles include commitment to the mission of Save the Children international, team orientation, quality management and leadership development, introducing systems and procedures to strengthen staff motivation and productivity. 

The post holder will specifically oversee and provide all functional aspects of construction , technical support to the infrastructure construction components of the project from design and procurement, to supervision and contributing to reports. He/she will also ensure that the material and financial resources of the project are well managed in line with planned financial, grant management and other approved guidelines in close collaboration with the Programme Managers and other team members. In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the role holder will be expected to work outside the normal role profile and be able to vary working hours accordingly.

This is a challenging role in a complex environment for constructing schools and other buildings. It requires a highly dedicated, experienced individual who can manage the difficulties of living and working in such an environment and still be fundamental in helping to drive forward our programmes and our ambitions while focusing on improving the current systems from knowledge and experience gained through at least 3 – 5 years’ experience in this area. . Equally, South Sudan today is a rewarding place to be – a new country that still needs much of its plans for the future to be laid out and put in place. Joining Save the Children here now is thus an immensely exciting opportunity to help shape the future of a country as we, one of the largest agencies in the country, help formulate the future direction of this country – helping to put its children first.

SCOPE OF ROLE:

 

Reports to: MYRP CoP (dotted line to Head of Supply Chain Manager)

Staff reporting to this post: None

Budget Responsibilities: None

Role Dimensions: 

• Internal: All Staff and all Managers in Save the Children mainly Area Managers, Project team, Finance, Supply Chain and HR across the 2 Operational Areas 
• External: County Level sections, Local and International NGOs and UN Agencies in the field location

 

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY : 

 

• Conduct feasibility and environment assessment, design and preparing BOQs and drawings for specific construction works planned through the project
• In coordination with supply chain and other relevant project team, responsible for preparing, reviewing and administering contracts and infrastructure related components of the project.  
• Develop and review of technical design documents of the project and recommend relevant modifications, if required, and also ensure that the project plans, drawings or sketches are well understood by the implementating contractors/teams, provide implementation guidelines and give feedback as appropriate.
• Ensure that all construction related procurement plan are carefully developed and submitted to procurement unit and procurement requests (PR) are submitted in time as per the procurement plan. 
• Conducts construction site handing over, make regular supervision to all construction project sites and evaluate the progress.
• Checking the contractors work schedule, crew formation and material delivery program and commenting on its effectiveness with regard to timely completion of the work without any logjams.
• Notifies any omissions, fault or deviation to the contractor and other concerned bodies so as to take timely measures.
• Prepare daily duties/schedule in detail in the order of their complexity and supervise the construction works at all critical stages.
• Checking the quality of materials and workmanship for conformity with the requirements of the contract and provide site instructions as required.
• Approving of the contractor’s work to proceed from one stage to another.
• Checking, correcting and approving contractors Take-Off Sheet and Payment Request based on the measurements taken and submit to his supervisor/logistics unit
• Taking responsibilities for the construction work and administration of the contract.
• Checking site daily dairies and schedules and evaluating weekly plans of the contractor.
• Take measure if the contractor performs his work less than the schedule as per the contract agreement.
• Carry on Recording, Documentation and Reporting of attainments and encounters on daily, monthly, quarterly bases as needed.
• Organize meeting with the contractor’s staffs on regular basis (weekly, monthly and quarterly).
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual progress report and conduct provisional acceptance for completed projects.
• Visit and assess proposed construction sites in project areas and make decisions based on consultation with the national Construction Manager, communities and concerned government officials as required.
• Work with the procurement team in outsourcing and contract administration for all the construction activities implemented by the project in different counties. 
• Examine and process payment requests for construction works in the project area. 
• Keep record of federal and regional standard designs for Education, Health and WASH and other rural infrastructure activities and adopt them as required
• Establish a contract management database and keep updated record of progresses, also coordinate and supervise construction works in order to assure quality of construction. 
• Work closely with procurement unit to ensure that contract values are within the available budget limit, and also keep record of payables (retentions) and receivables (advances) and inform all concerned timely for release and/or recovery.
• Ensure that the project plans, drawings or sketches are well understood by the implementation contractors/teams, provide implementation guidelines and give feedback as appropriate.
• Identify and organise procurement of locally available construction materials in close collaboration with the Field Office procurement team.
• Ensure effective and efficient use of all SC’s financial and material resources in order to keep costs to the lowest possible
• Ensuring the materials and procedures employed by the workers are in accordance with the industry regulations.
• Prepare action plans jointly with project staffs and local government and other stakeholder for monitoring, review and periodic project reporting. 
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, intermediate and final reports and submit to the supervisor
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor
• Review technical design documents for construction works and fully participate in the preparation and analysing tendering and contract administration processes.
• Follow up on planning and implementation of all construction undertakings and also review  and monitor the performance of construction companies for compliance with the contract  agreements they entered into with Save the Children
• Review and examine construction payment requests
• Review the status and progress of SC’s construction projects, including  assessment of  the construction work quality  including design,  and implementation processes 
• Actively participate in the construction projects management Processes (Planning phase, Design phase, Bidding phase, & Construction phase and Post construction phase)
• Provide technical advice, training and support to community based structures where relevant to ensure that activities are carried out on timely manner and used sustainably.
• Ensure work plan relates closely to the regular updated project work plan guiding the project implementation and progress towards completion. 

 

Review, Follow up and assessment

 

NB. This post focuses on emergency/humanitarian programming, but will be expected to contribute to SCI’s dual mandate and support as needed in both emergencies and development settings.

 

BEHAVIOURS (Values in Practice) 

 

Accountability:

• Holds self accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values
• Holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities - giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved.

Ambition:

• Sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves and their team, takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages their team to do the same
• Widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others
• Future orientated, thinks strategically and on a global scale.

Collaboration:

• Builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, Members and external partners and supporters
• Values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength
• Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to.

Creativity:

• Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions
• Willing to take disciplined risks.

Integrity:

• Honest, encourages openness and transparency; demonstrates highest levels of integrity

   

QUALIFICATIONS   

• Bachelor’s degree, Diploma or equivalent in construction engineering or related technical field from an accredited program.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

Essential Creteria:

 

• At least three years for BSc and five years for Diploma of work experience in construction sector including community managed physical structures at least three year’s in the local or international NGOs or government 
• Must have 3 – 5 years of experience managing large scale NGO construction projects. 
• Proven and significant experience in national and international procurement and contract management, including an ability to review procurement demands and trends, and to develop strategies to fill identified gaps.
• Knowledge of South Sudan and international construction laws and regulations.
• Field level experience in logistics for international development and emergency programmes
• Understanding of and experience in the project implementation techniques, participatory planning, implementation and monitoring basic practices;
• Proven skills on managing changes, achieving results, ensuring quality, team and capacity building.
• Ability and willingness to work under pressure as part of a professional team.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including cultural sensitivity, assertiveness and negotiating skills.
• Demonstrated planning and organizational skills;
• Spoken and written fluency in English
• Computer literate and operational knowledge of MS office, Photoshop, email/internet and other Engineering-Software (AutoCAD, AutoDesk Revit, Premavera and Sap2000)
• Demonstrate strong expertise in  preparing detailed, concise and accurate periodic donor reports 
• Ability to work independently, take personal initiative, and multi-task including strong facilitation skills in an ever changing, dynamic environment
• Mathematical Skills  
• Willingness to travel to field offices within the communities 

• Commitment to and understanding of Save the Children’s aims, values and principles.

   

Desireable

• Knowledge of the area, socio-culture and local language where the post is located as an added advantage
• Practical experience in implementation of community managed infrastructures / facilities

Additional job responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities as set out above are not exhaustive and the role holder may be required to carry out additional duties within reasonableness of their level of skills and experience.

Equal Opportunities 

The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the SCI Equal Opportunities and Diversity policies and procedures.

Child Safeguarding:

We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

Health and Safety

The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with SCI Health and Safety policies and procedures.

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The Organization
We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard. We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

· No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
· All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
· Violence against children is no longer tolerated

We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children.We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

Application Information:
Please apply using a cover letter and up-to-date CV as a single document. Please also include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations. A copy of the full role profile can be found at www.savethechildren.net/jobs We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.