Construction Supervisor

Job Description

Title: Construction Supervisor

Company Name: HELVETAS Swiss Intercooperation Bangladesh

Vacancy: 4

Job Location: Cox's Bazar

Employment Status: Contractual

Educational Requirements:
∎ The candidate must have the following educational degree:
∎ BSc in Civil Engineering

Experience Requirements:
∎ 2 to 3 year(s)

Job Context:
∎ Contract duration - 2 months and will possible renewal for up to 6 additional months subject to funding availability
∎ Line Management: The Construction Supervisor will report to and operate under the guidance of the Civil Engineer.

Job Responsibilities:
∎ Supporting the Civil Engineer in identification and development of construction project plans, work schedules and necessary assessments;
∎ Undertaking technical site rapid assessments as required for the emergency;
∎ Development of initial assessments and Bill of Quantities for repair or construction works required at camp sites in consultation with the Civil Engineer and SMS team
∎ Regular site supervision of ongoing DRR schemes and supervision of CfW, and technical laborers within camps
∎ Perform routine equipment, material, and site inspections
∎ Ensure quality of work during construction phase that comply with WFP standard
∎ Liaise with logistics for material procurement, delivery and quality control
∎ Liaise with finance to arrange and oversee the payment of Cash for Work in your camp
∎ Report on a daily, weekly and monthly basis as required by the line manager on workforce, material consumption and project progress;
∎ Implement health safety and environmental plan in accordance with WFP guidelines

Additional Requirements:
∎ The main criteria used in the selection of the Construction Supervisor are the following:
∎ Fluent in English and Bangla (spoken and written) - Chittagong dialect is a must
∎ Minimum of 2-3 years' experience working in a similar position - preferably within NGOs
∎ Previous experience in supervision of construction projects in the camp setting
∎ Previous experience in implementation and supervision of Cash for Work based construction projects
∎ Experience in using MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) essential
∎ Experience in data collection and analysis
∎ Experience in previous implementation of CfW based construction projects is an added advantage
∎ Should have knowledge on humanitarian principals and attitude to work in Refugee Camps
∎ Code of Conduct:
∎ The Construction Supervisor is required to abide by and observe:
∎ NGO's child protection policy
∎ NGO's code of conduct
∎ NGO's anti-terrorism policy
∎ NGO's Data Protection policy
∎ Non-discrimination
∎ Transparency, integrity and accountability
∎ Good will and positive attitude in the accomplishment of his/her tasks
∎ Cooperative attitude in the interaction with the NGO's staff and the site population
∎ Confidentiality

Salary:
∎ Salaries will be based on qualifications and experience with a range between 60,000-75,000 BDT per month

Application Deadline: 20 Oct 2020

Company Information:
∎ 15 Oct 2020
∎ HELVETAS Swiss Intercooperation Bangladesh

Category: Engineer/Architect