Construction Site Supervisor

Construction Site Supervisor (Larkana)

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

S/he will technically ensure adherence to the standards of construction while implementing and monitoring physical infrastructure-related activities promptly.

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

1. Conduct technical feasibilities for flood-affected communities’ infrastructure schemes.
2. Conduct field water quality tests for all water supply schemes (gravity, hand pumps, dug wells etc.)
3. Train masons/artisans on scheme design and engineering techniques.

Technical Supervision

1. 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.
2. Supervise all construction works related to water supply and sanitation including sanitation platforms, masonry foundations, and laying of pipes.
3. Supervise installation and start-up of operations of all water supply and latrine construction activities
4. Design WASH and community physical infrastructure as per requirement and engineering standards.
5. 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 departments if necessary
6. Ensure storage and delivery of related materials, equipment, tools and consumables on the work site and maintenance of proper records.
7. Plan and supervise all other environmental sanitation activities including waste drainage Lobbying / Advocacy and capacity building of target area beneficiaries.
8. Conduct monthly evaluations of program activities to determine the success of interventions, write routine progress reports and recommend changes in program activities to the Project officer.
9.  Support the logistics department in the procurement of construction materials and ensure safe storage in the community
10. Hand over all completed schemes to beneficiaries and line departments.
11. Perform other duties as required related to construction.

Coordination

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

Documentation

1. Ensure proper documentation related to WASH and communities’ infrastructure construction.
2. Design appropriate CPI schemes and Prepare BOQs for all construction work.
3. Preparation of work plans for all construction works
4. Prepare and submission of technical feasibility reports.
5. Prepare and submission of the final report of all construction works

Reporting

1. Report all the activities to the project officer promptly.
2. Collect and analyze the reports and provide necessary feedback to the concerned
3. Prepare field visit report and other ad hoc reports
4. Compile and submission of bi-weekly or monthly reports for all construction works

 Any other assignment was given by the supervisor according to the project's 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

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

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

Female, disabled and Local candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. All the positions will be filled on a priority basis and applications will be closed as soon as places are filled.

Every application fitting the job description will be thoroughly evaluated. The candidate who tries to influence the recruitment process will be automatically disqualified. 

SIF reserves the right to check criminal records according to 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 "Not harm" and ensures child security as a primary consideration.