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Construction Foreman

Plan International Ethiopia

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Engineering

Civil Engineering

Adwa,Adigrat

2 years

1 Position

2021-12-02

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2021-12-07

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Accountabilities

  • Ensure that the established activities on the infrastructures are implemented as planned
  • Execute and facilitate processes that lead to the commencement of infrastructure projects
  • Document government standard designs, specification and bill of quantities of health post, health centre, schools, VIP latrines, etc. for planning, budgeting, immediate implementation, etc. as deemed necessary
  • Give a modification ideas to the immediate supervisor for the standard designs according to the site setting as and when necessary for the proper execution of the project.
  • Receives the verified construction materials from logistic department as per the issue and order of the Construction supervisor and stock them in a proper way at site where houses and temporary stores responsibly
  • Distribute the construction materials from site where houses and temporary stores to labour contractors and daily workers only and only at construction sites and keeping their records properly in an auditable way.
  •  Take all data of materials as well as construction vehicles log sheet copies and evaluate their outputs with respect to the standards set by the PA.
  • Conduct a day to day monitoring and supervision of ongoing constructions undertaking of PAs and ensure that the works are executed to the standard and as per the contract agreement through frequent visits.
  • Ensure the use of take-of-sheets and verify take-off sheets and immediately submit for the Construction Supervisor
  • Submit daily reports for status of construction projects in the PA for the Construction supervisor.
  • Perform any other duties assigned in him as deemed necessary by his immediate supervisor
  • Ensures that Plan International’s global policies for Child Protection (CPP) and Gender Equality and Inclusion (GEI) are fully embedded in accordance with the principles and requirements of the policy including relevant Implementation Standards and Guidelines as applicable to their area of responsibility. This includes, but is not limited to, ensuring staff and associates are aware of and understand their responsibilities under these policies and Plan International’s Code of Conduct (CoC), their relevance to their area of work, and that concerns are reported and managed in accordance with the appropriate procedures.

Key relationships

  • Act as spokesperson for the poor and marginalized among the community they live in
  • work closely with children, field team members, and refugees and host communities

·        Smooth networking among the Gambella staffs and social workers

Job Requirements

Essential

  • BSc in Civil Engineering, Hydraulic Engineering, Construction Technology Management, Building Technology or related fields

Desirable

  • Having a minimum of two years direct field related experience at NGO in Emergency Response Construction Tasks
  • Good knowledge of written and spoken English, driving ability and good interpersonal skills
  • Good knowledge of reading and sketching plans
  • Good knowledge of quantity Surveying & taking a take-off sheets
  • Good knowledge of leading construction site works in Emergency areas

Plan International’s Values in Practice

We are open and accountable

  • Promotes a culture of openness and transparency, including with sponsors and donors.
  • Holds self and others accountable to achieve the highest standards of integrity.
  • Consistent and fair in the treatment of people.
  • Open about mistakes and keen to learn from them.
  • Accountable for ensuring we are a safe organisation for all children, girls & young people

We strive for lasting impact

  • Articulates a clear purpose for staff and sets high expectations.
  • Creates a climate of continuous improvement, open to challenge and new ideas.
  • Focuses resources to drive change and maximise long-term impact, responsive to changed priorities or crises.

·        Evidence-based and evaluates effectiveness.

We work well together

  • Seeks constructive outcomes, listens to others, willing to compromise when appropriate.
  • Builds constructive relationships across Plan International to support our shared goals.
  • Develops trusting and ‘win-win’ relationships with funders, partners and communities.
  • Engages and works well with others outside the organization to build a better world for girls and all children.

We are inclusive and empowering

  •  Seeks constructive outcomes, listens to others, willing to compromise when appropriate.
  • Builds constructive relationships across Plan International to support our shared goals.
  • Develops trusting and ‘win-win’ relationships with funders, partners and communities.
  • Engages and works well with others outside the organization to build a better world for girls and all children.

 Physical Environment

  • Willingness to work extra hours when needed and also interest to work under stressful situations
  • Willingness to work in holydays & weekends when needed
  • Willingness to work in a challenging environmental condition

Level of contact with children

 Low contact: No contact or very low frequency of interaction

Mid contact: Occasional interaction with children

High level: Frequent interaction with children

How to Apply

The closing date for the application in December 7, 2021. Qualified candidates should submit the application form found with this link http://ethiojobs.net through www.Ethiojobs.net

This position is only open to Ethiopian Nationals, who must be eligible to live and work in Ethiopia. 

More information about Plan International can be found on http://plan-international.org  

References will be taken and background and anti-terrorism checks will be carried out in conformity with Plans Child Protection Policy. Plan operates an equal opportunities policy and actively encourages diversity, welcoming applications from all persons meeting the skills and experience required.

As an international child cantered community development organization, Plan International is fully committed to promoting the realization of children's rights including their right to protection from violence and abuse. That means we have particular responsibilities to children that we come into contact with.

Plan International believes that in a world where children face so many threats of harm, it is our duty to ensure that we as an organization, do everything we can to keep children safe. We must not contribute in any way to harming or placing children at risk.

 

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