Clerk of Works at Peace Winds Japan

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for providing Bills of quantities and other costs estimates for shelter project for purposes of budgeting.
• Responsible for preparation of tender documents and subsequent contracts for refugee shelter related works.
• Conduct both formal and informal meetings with stakeholders at camp levels and keep the Program Engineer informed of the deliberations of such meetings.
• Inspecting construction sites regularly to ensure that the work is being performed according to the plans and within safety guidelines
• Assigning workers’ tasks and supervising them throughout the construction process
• Preparing construction drawings and plans according to building codes
• Inspecting building materials for potential hazards such as termites or mold
• Recording costs related to labor, equipment, materials, and other expenses for each phase of construction
• Coordinating with architects, engineers, contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and other team members involved in a construction project
• Performing site measurements to ensure that construction conforms to architectural plans
• Ensuring that construction materials meet required standards for quality and durability
• Keep Program Engineer posted on the progress of shelter implementation through regular updates.
• Responsible for ensuring proper implementation of funded activities in accordance with approved work plans, budgets and regulations of the organization and her partners and donors.
• To prepare weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reports detailing the progress and achievement of project outputs and objectives, outlining challenges and recommendations for future planning.
• Attend and Participate in sectoral and other shelter related meetings at camp level.
• Performs any other related duties as assigned.

General Employees’ Obligations and Responsibilities

• The Employer stipulates the right to assign the Employee any other kind of work derived from his/her specialization. In case of urgent work and such like the Employee may be asked to work overtime as well as during public and other holidays.
• Deliver project objectives within time, resource and budget constraints.
• Correctness and completeness of given tasks.
• The Employee takes over the responsibility for all entrusted material or cash. The Employee is obligated to cover all damages or losses caused by his carelessness.
• Maintain confidentiality of all information gained from employment within, not publicly.
• Representing and upholding the values, policies and procedures of PWJ at all times.
• Your schedule is subject to change at any time according to the organization needs.
• Behave in a professional manner at all the times with the understanding that the public associates your behavior with PWJ.

Qualifications & Professional Experience

• 3 years’ relevant experience with Undergraduate degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management with relevant experience in a humanitarian environment preferably refugee set up. 5 years’ experience for diploma holders.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to work effectively with staff at all levels.
• Ability to provide study reports, technical documentation, papers and/or project plans for technical staff members.
• In-depth knowledge of AutoCAD, Adobe Photoshop, internet, Web-Editing, Microsoft Office and Windows products.
• Ability to read, understand and interpret blueprints.
• Technical experience in database systems development and maintenance.