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Construction Supervisor

[ Type: FULL TIME , Industry: Nonprofit, and NGO , Category: Management ]

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Lutheran World Federation

Deadline of this Job:
Saturday, December 30 1899 

Duty Station:
Within Uganda , Kiryandongo, East Africa

Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, November 06 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:
LWF World Service is the humanitarian and development arm of the Lutheran World Federation. We are a widely recognized, international, faith-based organization working in over 20 countries. We seek to bring people of all backgrounds together in the common quest for justice, peace, and reconciliation in an increasingly complex and fragmented world.
A commitment to the human rights of every individual, regardless of their status, guides our work, actions, and operations. We are particularly known for our timely, compassionate, and professional humanitarian work, and for our field presence in hard-to-reach areas. Our work is people-centered and community- based. Above all, we work with the most vulnerable, and in order to claim and uphold their rights, we engage proactively with local government and community structures.

LWF Uganda works closely with United Nations agencies (UNHCR, UNFPA, UNICEF, WFP), PRM, EU/ECHO, BFTW, etc. LWF Related and faith-based agencies and their back donors.
For additional information, please see www.lutheranworld.org/WorldService .

The LWF Uganda Program is looking for a qualified and experienced person to fill the following position:
Job Title: Construction Supervisor
No. of Positions: One (1)
Place of Assignment: Kiryandongo Sub Program
Reports To: Project Officer
Starting date: ASAP

Job Summary: Under the guidance of the Project Officer, the Construction Supervisor is responsible for: Overseeing the construction activities that take place on the worksite on any given work day.

Main Duties & Responsibilities
Project Implementation
• Oversee construction of buildings, and civil works, and supervise site staff
• Guide developers in setting out buildings to ensure compliance with the approved plans
• Inspect various stages of construction as stipulated in the building rules to ensure compliance with rules and approved plans up to compliance with approved plans up to completion
• Liaise with contractors, client representatives to ensure uniform interpretation of all working drawings
• Supervise all construction works to ensure qualitative work, and provide advisory services to the contractor, staff, and the community
• Ensure that projects are completed on schedule, according to contractual conditions, within budget, and with adherence to high standards of quality construction;
• Work with the architect/engineer on all plans, as needed
• Participate in joint field inspections, assessments and beneficiary selection & identification
• Conduct assessments on existing infrastructure and determine repair needs
Project Planning
• Plan, coordinates and organises work load while remaining aware of changes and competing deadlines
• Organise and accurately complete multiple tasks by establishing priorities while taking into consideration special assignments and meeting deadlines
• Contribute towards project planning and budgeting of construction activities
Staff Management
• Establish build and maintain effective working relationship with staff and clients to facilitate the provision of support
• Coordinate the works and activities of site staff and build team work
• Consistently approaches work with energy and positive constructive attitudes
• Advise on the adequacy of safety measures at construction sites
Financial management / Budget Monitoring & Control
• Ensure project run smoothly and work are completed within budget and on time
• Ensure cost effectiveness of work teams
Project Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting
• Weekly and monthly reporting of the construction progress to the Project Officer or his designate
• Daily supervision and monitoring of the ongoing construction activities
Other
• Undertake other related duties as may reasonably be assigned by the Supervisor

Education, Qualifications & Experience Required
• University degree/Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized University
• At least 2-3 years’ experience in construction
• Proven knowledge and experience in developing and implementing community mobilization projects.
• Broad knowledge and understanding of construction designs and ability to interpret building plan
• Have previous supervisory exposure as works foreman/woman
• Have working knowledge of Computer Aided design (CAD) softwares
• Computer proficiency; MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• Valid riding permit

Special Skills, Aptitude or Personality Requirements
• Good verbal and communication skills
• Have good management, leadership, communication and interpersonal skills
• Be a committed team player with high standards of integrity and honesty
• Strong analytical skills, creativity and strong attention to detail
• Be able to coach and develop subordinates

Work Hours: 8


Experience in Months: 24

Level of Education:
Bachelor Degree

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Job Info
Job Category: Management jobs in Uganda
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: Saturday, December 30 1899
Duty Station: Kiryandongo
Posted: 06-11-2024
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 06-11-2024
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 06-11-2070
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