Construction Site Supervisor

Note: Every applications fitting the job description will be thoroughly evaluated. Candidate who tries to influence the recruitment process through calls and indirect means will be automatically disqualified

Job Role;

The Constructions Supervisor will be based at SIF field office Larkana, Sindh. S/he will be responsible for planning, technical feasibility, designing, implementation and reporting of SIF WASH and community infrastructure interventions in flooded effected areas under the direct supervision of Project Manager and with technical support and coordination of WASH Coordinator.

S/he will technically ensure the adherence to the standards of construction while implementation and monitoring physical infrastructure related activities in timely manner.

In addition, s/he may be called upon to carry out surveys, participatory needs assessments or any other activity that may be deemed necessary.

MISSIONS AND ACTIVITIES

Assessment/Training

• Conduct technical feasibilities for flood effected communities infrastructure schemes.
• Conduct field water quality tests for all water supply schemes (gravity, hand pumps, dug wells etc.)
• Train masons / artisans on schemes design and engineering techniques.

Technical Supervision

• Develop BOQs and design for culturally appropriate, environmentally sound, disaster resilient and sustainable WASH facilities and rehabilitation work like, hand pumps, community and Govt CPI schemes in target areas.
• Supervise all construction works related to water supply and sanitation including sanitation platforms, masonry foundations, laying of pipes.
• Supervise installation and start-up of operations of all water supply, latrine construction activities
• Design WASH and community physical infrastructure as per requirement and engineering standards.
• Prepare technical designs and BOQs and ensure that all the construction work is implemented as per approved designs and engineering standards and share with relevant government department if necessary
• Ensure storage and delivery of related materials, equipment, tools and consumables on work site and maintenance of proper records.
• Plan and supervise all other environmental sanitation activities including waste drainage Lobbing / Advocacy and capacity building of target area beneficiaries.
• Conduct monthly evaluation of program activities to determine the success of interventions, write routine progress reports and recommend changes in program activities to Project officer.
•  Support logistic department in procurement of construction material and  ensure safe storage in community
• Handover all completed schemes to beneficiaries and line departments.
• Perform other duties as required related to construction.

Coordination

• Maintain close liaison with mobilization officers and CBOs
• Establish strong liaison with the all relevant departments and get the technical guidance from WASH Coordinator, day to day lessons and best practices replication in implementing
• Coordinate with MEAL department.                                                                                                       

Documentation

• Ensure proper documentation related to WASH and communities infrastructure construction.
• Design appropriate CPI schemes and Preparing BOQs for all construction work.
• Preparation of work plans for all construction works
• Prepare and submission of technical feasibility reports.
• Prepare and submission of final report of all construction works

Reporting

• Report all the activities to project officer in a timely manner.
• Collect and analyze the reports and provide necessary feedback to the concerned
• Prepare field visit report and other ad hoc reports
• Compile and submission of bi-weekly or monthly reports for all construction works
• Any other assignment given by the supervisor according to the project need       

This list is not limited; the employee may be required to perform any other task necessary and compatible with its functions.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/BEHAVIOR

• BSc /B-Tech in Civil Engineering and Technology
• Three to four years of experience in the WASH sector in public or private organizations; preferably in international organizations.
• Proficient in AutoCAD or other Civil Engineering software
• Knowledge and experience in providing presentations and written reports
• Good inter-person and communication, liaison and presentation skill
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Be culturally sensitive and possess good interpersonal skills
• Be a self-starter and be able to work with minimal supervision
• Be able to deal with people at all levels with tact and diplomacy
• Good Team player and motivated to work in remote and uncertain environment respecting standard operating procedures as devised and instructed.

SIF strictly prohibits dual employment, and reserves the right to initiate appropriate procedural or legal measures in response to any violation of this policy.

SIF reserves the right to check the criminal records according with the current law.

The SIF has a zero-tolerance policy towards any type of fraud, corruption, moral harassment, abuse or violence of any kind whatsoever and more generally any violation of legislation, regulations or its code of conduct.

SIF respects the humanitarian principle of "Do no harm" and ensures child security as a primary consideration.

SIF is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. The Hiring is subject to donor funding*