Construction Supervisor

Job Description

1: Participate in defining new construction operations:

• Participate in targeting villages and selecting locations for construction ;


• Collect the GPS data of new structures ;


• Make situation drawings ;


• Computerize construction designs using CAD.

2: Implement the construction activities:

• Ensure implementation of the activities defined by the WASH Program Manager.


• Prepare detail BoQ, rate analysis, construction work plan.


• Prepare the planning, coordinate and supervise the work on the worksites with well-organized field level implementation strategy.


• Lead  in selecting the local construction materials;


• Ensure proper use of equipment and their consumption ;


• Prepare work orders and check supplies;.


• Calculate the consumption of construction materials ; and facilitate the request for the supplies  to avoid interruption of construction activity.


• Check the quality of construction as per the specification and design drawings ;


• Record in a report the precise characteristics of each construction site: design, bill of quantity, etc.


• Write weekly activity reports and transmit them to the WASH Program Manager.


• Make water safety plan, water quality testing and sanitary survey.


• Manage the constructions material supply, record and proper utilization, and storage at the project locations.


• Calculate the work volume accomplished and prepare payment certificate for the labour contracts.


• Facilitate the skilled and none skilled labourers monthly salary payment and provide the payroll  data to HR

3: Supervise the project team:

• Participate in the technical recruitment of the project team ;


• Elaborate the content of the required training and organize it ;


• Train the construction team ;


• Check the quality of the work performed ;


• Organize the work of the team: optimize distribution of tasks according to the team members’ potentials.


• Manage the field construction skilled (Forman, Masson, Plumber, Bar bender, Carpenter…) and none skilled team as required.

Educational Qualifications and Skills Required:Qualification/Level of studies: Degree in Hydraulics /Water resource/ Civil Engineering

Required skills: : Analytical mind and global approach – Capable of supervising a team – organizational skills – Diplomacy – Relational qualities – Flexibility – Dynamism – Creativity – Computer skills – Knowledge of English, AUTO CAD, EPANET software.

Salary and Benefits:  According to ACF salary scale and Social benefits policy

Closing date: Feb 03, 2016

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How to Apply

If you are interested, please send your application composed of: none returnable CV, Covering Letter with “Application for Assistant Logistician” written in the subject line, and two references to the following addresses:
Action Contre la Faim – Addis Ababa – Human Resources Department, P.O. Box 2357,  (Nearby Dinberwa Hospital, Behind Mulmul Bakery): or Through www.ethiojobs.net ; or Directly In Person to ACF’s Sekota, Kabri Dahar, Gambella and Mega Offices;

Deadline:  Wednesday 3 February 2016 before 5:00pm

 NB: Only short listed applicants will be communicated on and selection process includes technical test and an interview.

“Women are Highly Encouraged to Apply”

Job Categories: Engineering and Construction Jobs. Job Types: Full-Time. Job expires in 30 days.

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