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| Site Supervisor | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Country | Afghanistan | Province | Herat, |
| Categories | Program, | Type | Full Time |
| Post Date | 2022-02-24 | Close Date | 2022-03-08 |
| Vacancy No | MCA013-2022 | Gender | male female |
| No Of Jobs | 4 | Contract Duration | 10 Months |
| Education | Bachelor in Civil/Sanitary Engineering or equivalent | Experience | At least three (3) years’ work experience in supervising construction projects |
| Organization | Opportunities for you | Salary | As per MCA Salary Scale |
About Company
About Mercy Corps Mercy Corps is a leading global organization powered by the belief that a better world is possible. In disaster, in hardship, in more than 40 countries around the world, we partner to put bold solutions into action — helping people triumph over adversity and build stronger communities from within. Now, and for the future. Country Summary Mercy Corps works in places of transition, where conflict, disaster, political upheaval, or economic collapse present opportunities to build a more secure, productive, and just communities. Providing emergency relief in times of crisis, we move quickly to help communities recover and build resilience to future shocks, and promote sustainable change by supporting community-led and market-driven initiatives. Recognizing both the great potential and the complex challenges faced by Afghanistan, since 1986 Mercy Corps has been implementing a range of humanitarian assistance and development programs tailored to the specific needs of the country and of those communities where we work. Mercy Corps has been working in Afghanistan continuously since 1986 with a large portfolio of programs addressing the promotion of sustainable licit livelihoods, agriculture development, youth vocational training, Renewable Energy and natural resource management; it has helped more than 2.5 million Afghans through these wide-range of community–based agriculture and economic development programs. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Achieving our mission begins with how we build our team and work together. Through our commitment to enriching our organization with people of different origins, beliefs, backgrounds, and ways of thinking, we are better able to leverage the collective power of our teams and solve the world’s most complex challenges. We strive for a culture of trust and respect, where everyone contributes their perspectives and authentic selves, reaches their potential as individuals and teams, and collaborates to do the best work of their lives. We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a journey, and we are committed to learning, listening and evolving to become more diverse, equitable and inclusive than we are today.
Job Description
Program/Department Summary
Mercy Corps has been working in Afghanistan since the onset of the political and security crises in 1986 and through subsequent humanitarian crises. Mercy Corps remains committed to addressing critical needs of Afghan communities and connecting them with appropriate resources. Over the years, Mercy Corps has increased its capacity and expertise to successfully implement emergency programs and reach the most vulnerable populations while leveraging its past experience.
Mercy Corps has implemented several key programs in the South and North of the country in key sectors such as agriculture and food security, skills development, renewable energy, natural resources management, community infrastructure and job creation. More recently, Mercy Corps completed a WASH program focused at some of the major IDP/returnee settlements in and around Herat city in Western Afghanistan. Mercy Corps is currently preparing to implement a new WASH/livelihoods program “Supporting Transformation for Afghanistan’s Recovery (STAR)” in four conflict-affected districts in the Herat province. This 24-mohth program is expected to directly benefit some 24,000 women, men and children living in approximately 16 rural villages who come from a multi-ethnic background. These districts were among the worst affected due to the prolonged conflict. While they were still struggling to recover from the effects of the unrest, they were hit by yet another drought recently. Over the years, their main livelihood sources have diminished as a result of low agricultural production and depletion of the livestock population.
General Position Summary
The Site Supervisor will provide support and supervision to daily construction activities on WASH and community infrastructure projects in the areas of operation. On a daily basis the Site Supervisor reports to the Field Engineer. Under the general supervision of the Field Engineer and Senior WASH Engineer, the Site Supervisor will support and supervise construction, maintenance and repair activities as defined by project requirements, technical standards, specifications and other documentation.
Essential Job Responsibilities
- Conducting household and site/community need and technical assessments.
- Involvement in beneficiary identification and selection.
- Supervise the site teams, contractors and/or labourer in order to ensure correct, safe and timely implementation to the required standards.
- Identify direct and indirect beneficiary needs in terms of access to WASH facilities and other community infrastructure, taking into consideration specific needs of vulnerable individuals and persons of concern.
- Support, facilitate or undertake communication and liaison activities to actively consult and involve beneficiaries, key informants, actors, partners and stakeholders in all stages of project design and implementation.
- Work closely with Field Engineer in order to implement projects according to relevant local, national and international technical standards.
- Conducting of site surveys, professional in applying design/ drawings at the site, with recording measurements and photographs.
- Ensure daily monitoring of the quality of construction and the progress of project/works implementation.
- Provide regular updates on progress to supervisors and other team members, as appropriate.
- Ensure regular and timely reporting of problems, potential delays or risks to project implementation to Field Engineer, and support in the development and execution of solutions and mitigating actions.
- Take responsibility for stock, inventories, materials, tools and equipment, including correct filing and documentation.
- Be responsible for safe storage, inventory and maintenance of materials, tools and equipment. Chairing weekly site construction meetings and reporting, referral of identified issues as appropriate.
- Manage safety and security of the construction site, workshops and associated areas, including of staff and labourers.
- Undertake any other duties that may be assigned by the line manager.
Influence & Representation
- Communicate effectively to ensure overall project targets and donor obligations are met.
Security
- Ensure compliance with security procedures and policies as determined by country leadership.
- Proactively ensure that team members operate in a secure environment and are aware of policies.
Job Requirement
Hard Skills
- Bachelor in Civil/Sanitary Engineering or equivalent;
- At least three (3) years’ work experience in supervising construction projects including water and sanitation and/or community infrastructure;
- Experience working with NGOs, particularly international humanitarian organizations in refugee / IDP contexts;
- Proficiency in spoken and written local languages is essential; a good level of spoken and written English is highly desirable;
- Computer literacy is highly desirable;
- Good interpersonal skills and proven ability to work in a complex multicultural environment as a flexible and respectful team member;
- Strong networking, interpersonal and presentation skills;
- Excellent communication and organisation;
- Systematic planning and analytical skills;
- Excellent knowledge and understanding of local communities and customary rules;
- Punctuality, professionalism and respect for applicable rules and procedures;
- Ethical, transparent and accountable decision-making;
- Independent work showing initiative, i.e. with minimal supervision and under pressure;
- Self-motivation, goal/result-orientation and team work;
- Flexibility, creativeness, tolerance and maturity;
Soft Skills
- Attention to detail, following procedures, meeting deadlines, working and problem-solving independently and cooperatively.
- Ability to work on multiple task and prioritize effectively
- Strong Computer knowledge (MS Office)
- Strong communication skills required
- Time Management skills required
- Willing to travel to Mercy Corps sub field offices
Submission Guideline
While sending your CV & Cover letter, please mention the vacancy number and position in the subject line, application received after the closing date and without subject line will not be given consideration. .
Only short listed candidates whose application responds to the above criteria will be contacted for interview. Interested candidates should send their Application to : eataie@mercycorps.org