ob Title: Construction Clerk of Works Department: Sudan Projects - Church Reconstruction Minimum contract commitment: One year (renewable) Reports to: Operations Manager CRPStatus: 2 Positions availableSummaryThe
Construction Clerk of Works (CoW) responsibility is to give oversight
and direction to the construction crews on each building site. This
person is ultimately responsible for ensuring that the building plans
are implemented both effectively and efficiently.The CoW is
responsible for quality control, implementation of appropriate
construction standards and practices, managing the construction staff of
construction crews operating in different field sites, maintaining
on-site inventory and financial control, ensuring necessary equipment is
maintained, developing relationships with the local church communities,
assisting in logistics to sites.
Responsibilities:

Oversee and direct multiple construction sites and staff in multiple regions
Keep construction crews on scheduled timetable
Travel extensively and lodge at the camp sites when necessary
Implement appropriate building standards and practices
Assure
quality and control for design and construction, meaning it’s necessary
to be on site daily or at least for critical stages such as foundation,
column preparation, ring beams and trusses
Communicate to the Construction Manager any problems concerning quality and control
Consult with Chief Engineer when necessary
Train crews in construction practices
Maintain inventory records of equipment used on sites
Assistance with material forecasting
Pay contractors when necessary and account for finances
Ensure mobilized sites have correct quantity and quality of materials before building crew arrives
Act as a logistical means between bases and building sites
Assess and evaluate problematic structures
Ensure safety on construction sites
Develop relationships with church leaders and community
Perform other duties as may be assigned


Required Skills:


A strong commitment to Christ
Possess a National Diploma in Building Construction or Civil Engineering
Have strong leadership skills
Must have practical on site experience (2 years minimum)
Have inventory and bookkeeping experience
Be flexible and adaptable according to the needs of the project
Be culturally sensitive and aware of differences
Respect church leaders from all denominations
Communicate clearly to others
Must know and have experience of how to drive a truck in all road conditions
Be able to lift at about 50kgs and know how to load a truck safely


Preferred skills:


International experience
Able to speak Arabic
Love for evangelism
Know how to ride a motorcycle


If
you are interested in this position please send only your C.V and an
application letter with the position title indicated on the subject line
to hr@spkenya.orgApplication deadline: 11th November 2011Only short listed applicants will be contacted.