Construction Assistant at International Rescue Committee

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise all construction activities for IRC in Kakuma.
• Take part in identifying the right contractors for construction work.
• Assist in reviewing contractors’ performance as per contracts awarded by IRC
• Keeping track of all construction IRC tools and equipment.
• Supervising 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 preparing and submitting monthly reports on repairs and constructions.
• 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.
• Supervising all IRC tools.
• Abide to the IRC policy and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Diploma/Degree in Building, Construction Management, Civil Engineering or any other equivalent.
• Basic Digital literacy.
• Proficiency in design software.
• Proficiency in written English and Swahili.