Construction Assistant

Key Responsibilities

Be responsible for and supervise all construction activities for IRC in Hagadera.

Be responsible for identifying the right contractors for construction work.

Assist in review contractors’ performance as per contracts awarded by IRC

Keeping track of all construction IRC tools and equipment.

Supervising of all incentive staff (maintenance team) and casuals working under him at any given time

Assist estimating bills of quantity/ quotation for constructions and maintenance repairs

Assist in identifying and procurement of construction materials

Making sure that programs construction materials are received on site, kept safely, and always maintain track of the same.

Supervise the constructions, maintenance and repair works around IRC facilities in the field

Supervise contractors on site and report on progress frequently.

Assist in prepare and submit monthly reports on repairs and constructions to the Construction Manager.

Undertake any other responsibility assigned by the supervisor.

Supervise water supply to the facilities.

Work with Admin personnel and Partners (UNHCR/PWJ) to ensure fuel supply is maintained.

Key Result Areas.

Supervising all construction on field sites.

Attending to Maintenance requests.

Performing routine maintenance checks

Supervising all maintenances incentive staff.

Tracking all IRC tools

Adhere to the IRC policy and procedures

Minimum Qualifications:

Diploma/Degree in building, Construction Management, civil engineering or any other equivalent.

Basic Computer skills.

AutoCAD computer skills added advantage.

Good communication in English and Swahili.

Required Experience & Competencies

Detailed method of working with ability to work under pressure to pursue multiple tasks simultaneously to successful conclusions

Positive attitude with good sense of humor.

Committed team player.

Ability to live and work in an isolated area and in conditions of limited comfort.

At least Three year's experience working in any equivalent position.

The following experience will all be helpful: previously worked with an NGO.

Standards of Professional Conduct: The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability and Equity. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity Anti-Retaliation and Combating Trafficking in Persons.

Gender Equality: IRC is committed to narrowing the gender gap in leadership positions. We offer benefits that provide an enabling environment for women to participate in our workforce including parental leave, gender-sensitive security protocols and other encouraging benefits and allowances.

Equal Opportunity Employer: IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Kenyan nationals are encouraged to apply. International allowances are not available for this position. Salary and employee benefits are compliant to the Kenyan NGO Sector. 

Disclaimer

Please take note that International Rescue Committee (IRC) does not ask for any fees in connection with its recruitment processes.

Standard of Professional Conduct:The IRC and the IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way – our Code of Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability, and Equality.

Commitment to Gender, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion: The IRC is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, respectful, and safe work environment where all persons are treated fairly, with dignity and respect. The IRC expressly prohibits and will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or bullying of the IRC persons in any work setting. We aim to increase the representation of women, people that are from country and communities we serve, and people who identify as races and ethnicities that are under-represented in global power structures.