Construction Supervisor at Medecins Sans Frontieres

Location: Jahun, Jigawa

Job Description
Accountabilities / Responsibilities: (non-exhaustive list)

• Supervise the rehabilitation works of MSF building inside Jahun Hospital in Jigawa State
• Ensure technical support for his area of activity and provides coaching to logistics staff under his/her responsibility.
• Supervise the contractors and/or daily workers during the construction.
• Ensure the good quality of the material supplied and used during the construction.
• Ensure that the security measures are respected on construction site (personal protective equipment, fencing
• Ensure the material delivery date according to the planning.
• Support and supervise the Construction Storekeeper.
• Forecast, manage and follow up orders done for the construction, based on stock data
• Ensure orders are correctly taken into account by the Purchasing Clerk.
• Responsible for tools and equipment provided during the construction.
• Keep the working area clean and tidy.
• Ensure that the line manager is informed of any problems that might be linked to the construction and to the existing MSF premises.
• Understand the project in his wholeness, take into account also the electrical system, the water and sanitation.
• Follow and check the project chronogram.
• Control, supervise and ensure that the works are carried out according to the rehabilitation project.
• In conjunction with Construction Referent, negotiate with a subcontractor on scope of work and pricing
• Write a weekly situation report including update on works done, planning, materials and workers on-site, as well as planning the following week.

Required Skills and Conditions

• Education: Essential, secondary education; desirable Engineering or construction diploma/education

Experience:

• Essential 2 years of previous experience in similar jobs, MSF experience is an asset

Other:

• Ability to read and understand construction plans
• Knowledge of construction structural analysis
• Knowledge of water and Sanitation workDeep Knowledge of local construction material work
• Deep knowledge of main Nigerian construction
• Knowledge of different construction systems and materials (metal, clay brick and concrete in particular)
• Ability to accurately describe and assess the status of a construction project and be ready to provide possible solutions when necessary
• A positive attitude and willingness to encourage co-worker
• Ability to communicate with subcontractor, suppliers and clients

 Languages:

• Fluent English (speaking, reading and writing); Fluent Hausa (speaking)
• Computer Literacy: Good command of Word, Excel and CAD software. Structural analysis software command is an asset.

Gross Salary
N303,781 monthly