Background information
The International Institute for Rural Reconstruction (IIRR) is an international development, research and training organization with over 80 years of grassroots experience working in people‐centered and sustainable development programs in Africa and Asia. IIRR is well reputed for its knowledge management capacity through documentation of best development-oriented practices, and is seeking to strengthen Education project activities by appointing a Project Engineerto be based in Marsabit. This position is to support implementation of Schools Development Fund Project (SDF) being implemented by IIRR and partners with 100 primary schools in Marsabit County.
POSITION: PROJECT ENGINEER
WORKSTATION: MARSABIT
Job Summary
The main purpose of the project engineer is to supervise construction works so as to build climate resilient schools in Marsabit County to increase demand for primary education. S/He supervises all construction works, right from design stage, implementation, certification and handing over of the completed structures. He or she also oversees facility upgrades and is actively involved in any other project-related work.
Primary Key Deliverables
· Supervise installation of solar lighting with 36 primary schools
· Supervise construction and installation of adequate sanitation and hand washing facilities with 29 primary schools
· Supervise construction of water tanks and installation of rain water harvesting systems with 40 schools
· Together with Natural Resources Management Mobilizer, supervise installation of improved energy efficient stoves with 40 schools
· Supervise improvement of existing schools infrastructure, e.g. classrooms, dormitories and others to meet climate proofing standards with 8 schools
· Supervise construction and equipping of green boarding facilities with 2 primary schools
· Supervise construction of classrooms with 6 primary schools to make them more suitable for learning in consideration of the prevailing climate change effects
· Together with the Natural Resources Management Mobilizer and other team members, pilot low cost irrigation technology for commercial tree and food production with 12 primary schools
· Provide technical guidance and monitoring of all constructions by the contractors to ensure compliance with required standards
· Provide bi-monthly progress reports of the construction
· Work closely with Schools Management Boards (BoM’s), Public works and Ministry of education in jointly monitoring the construction work to ensure quality.
· Ensure timely completion of the constructions.
· Facilitate certification and issuance of completion certificate from relevant authorities
· Ensures all team members have a clear understanding of management of the construction works and required supervision.
· Ensure all designs of structures to be constructed are in line with the donor approved designs and completely measure to such standards on completion
· Manage the interface and communication processes between parties on all project activities under supervision of the engineer.
· Ensure risk assessments are undertaken; changes to technical specifications are risk assessed, managed and appropriately captured in engineering and related documentation.
· Review work schedules/plans, identify opportunities to improve performance, reduce costs, maximize use of resources, etc.
· Ensures all activities are in line with industry/engineering standards.
· Provide end report for each construction
· Perform any other duty as directed by the Project Manager
Experience/Qualifications
· A Bachelor's degree in Civil engineering.
· At least three years relevant experience in an engineering/technical role
· Documentation Skills, Safety Management and ability to supervise construction works
· Experience in project planning, actual construction works and cost control
· a high level of verbal and written communication skills
· Computer literate and appropriate design skills · Good in construction management and ability to comply with deliverables according to timelines.
HOW TO APPLY:
Application Process:
Suitably qualified candidates are requested to submit a cover letter explaining their suitability and a current CV with details of 3 references one of them being your current supervisor and quote your current and expected salary to:
Regional Human Resource and Administration Officer,
International Institute for Rural Reconstruction,
P. O. Box 66873-00800, Nairobi,
Email: recruitment@iirr.org
Closing date for applications is 22nd May 2015.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
IIRR is an equal opportunity employer.
