Description
ROLE PURPOSE:
The main purpose of the role is to provide additional
technical support for the preparation of BoQs and the supervision, monitoring
and verification of rehabilitation and renovation works in existing ECD centres
under the EOF/Nkuza Neza Project.
Project Management
In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the role
holder will be expected to work outside the normalrole profileandbe ableto
varyworking hours accordingly.
SCOPE OF ROLE:
- Reports
directly to:Construction Officer
- Reports
Indirectly to: None
- Works
closely with: EOF/Nkuza Neza Project Manager, Project Officers and
relevant District/Sector technical personnel.
- Staff
Reporting to this post: None
Budget responsibility:N/A
Key Areas of accountability
- Review
ECD centre assessment findings and approved CIP priorities and support
site-level technical assessments.
- Prepare
and/or review BoQs, Scope of Work, activity plans and technical
specifications.
- Verify
measurements, quantities, materials and work requirements at site level.
- Work
with the Construction Officer and District/Sector technical personnel to
ensure BoQs are technically appropriate and within approved scope and
budget.
- Supervise
rehabilitation and renovation works against approved BoQs, SOWs, budgets,
timelines and technical standards.
- Monitor
workmanship, materials, safety and site conditions and identify defects or
deviations.
- Provide
technical guidance to ECD Owners/EMCs, communities and other persons
involved in implementation.
- Participate
in monitoring visits, joint verification, final inspection and completion
of assigned works.
- Provide
technical input for progress verification and conditions for subsequent
rehabilitation disbursements.
- Prepare
site notes, photographs and concise technical progress updates and
maintain required documentation.
- Identify
technical risks, delays and quality concerns and recommend corrective
actions.
- Support
snagging, corrective works and final verification of completed activities.
- Maintain
communication with District/Sector authorities and project staff on
technical issues.
- Ensure
compliance with SCI policies and procedures, including safeguarding,
health and safety, fraud prevention and ethical conduct.
- Perform
any other reasonable duties assigned by the line manager.
BEHAVIOURS (Our Values in Practice)
Project Management
- Accountability:
Takes responsibility for quality work, accurate technical information
and timely delivery.
- Ambition:
Sets clear priorities and maintains focus on agreed targets and
deadlines.
- Collaboration:
Builds effective working relationships with SCI colleagues, technical
teams, ECD Owners/EMCs and communities.
- Creativity:
Identifies practical and safe solutions to technical and
implementation challenges.
- Integrity:
Works honestly and transparently and demonstrates respect for SCI
policies and standards.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's
degree in civil engineering, Construction Engineering, Architecture or a
closely related field.
- Be an
active member of Regulated Professional Body such as Institution of
Engineering or similar.
- Fluency
in English and Kinyarwanda.
- Good
communication, coordination and report-writing skills.
EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
- Experience
in preparing/reviewing BoQs and supervising construction, rehabilitation
or renovation works.
- Experience
in small-scale construction or rehabilitation projects;
development/community-based experience is an advantage.
- Ability
to interpret drawings, specifications, BoQs and technical documents.
- Good
understanding of construction quality, site safety and practical
supervision.
- Ability
and willingness to travel extensively to project sites.
ADDITIONAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
The duties and responsibilities set out above are not
exhaustive and the role holder may be required to carry out additional
reasonable duties within the level of their skills and experience.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES:
The role holder is required to carry out the duties in
accordance with Save the Children Equal Opportunities and Diversity policies
and procedures.
HEALTH AND SAFETY:
The role holder is required to carry out the duties in
accordance with Save the Children Health and Safety policies and procedures and
ensure that field and construction
KEY PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS
- BoQs
and technical documents are accurate, complete and prepared within agreed
timelines.
- Assigned
ECD rehabilitation and renovation works are regularly supervised and
monitored.
- Technical
risks, quality issues and delays are identified early and escalated.
- Monitoring
and verification records are complete and submitted on time.
Works are implemented in line with approved scope, technical
requirements, safety standards and agreed timelines.
CHILD SAFEGUARDING:
Save the Children is committed to keeping children safe. The
role holder is required to comply with safeguarding and child protection
policies and procedures, and selection will include the required background
checks.
Anti-Fraud and Integrity Commitment:
The organization maintains a zero-tolerance policy toward
fraud, corruption, and unethical behavior. All staff are expected to uphold the
highest standards of integrity and accountability, comply with internal
policies and procedures, and report any suspected misconduct through the
appropriate channels.
Please note: The organization does not charge any fees at any stage of
the recruitment process (application, interview, offer, or onboarding). Any
request for payment should be reported immediately.
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