CONSTRUCTION SUPERVISOR

DOCTORS WITHOUT BORDERS   (Mamfe, Cameroon )

Posted : 3 November, 2021

Category : Logistics   Location : Mamfe, Cameroon

Job type : Full Time

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Doctors Without Borders (DWB) is an international non-governmental medical association providing assistance to populations in distress, to victims of natural or man-made disasters and to victims of armed conflict irrespective of race, religion, creed or political convictions. We observe neutrality and impartiality in the name of universal medical ethics and the right to humanitarian assistance and claim full and unhindered freedom in the exercise of our functions.

 

Related with our activities we are looking for a CONSTRUCTION SUPERVISOR

 

Working locations: Mamfe District Hospital supported by Doctors Without Borders

Type of contract: Fixed Term 6 months

Salary: According to the organisation´s Salary Grid - Level 6

 

Main purpose

Supervising and monitoring the implementation of the daily building and rehabilitation activities in the project, according to DWB standards, protocols and procedures in order to ensure the efficient running of the project.

 

Accountabilities and Tasks

 

-        Supervising and monitoring on a day-to-day basis the implementation of the building and rehabilitation activities in the project ensuring compliance of MSF standards, protocols and procedures.  This includes the following tasks: 

 

·       Analyzing, according to customer requirements and DWB programs, the needs for construction/rehabilitation works and reporting to the line manager accordingly, in order to provide the necessary information to find an appropriate and efficient solution, including planning of (financial, technical, material and human) resources that meet the mission needs

·       Supervising and following up through regular visits the work of construction and/or rehabilitation in progress, in order to ensure deadlines, budget and technical specifications and to early detect potential deviations

·       Negotiating agreements and permissions for construction/ rehabilitation projects, establishing regular contacts with local authorities, in order to ensure all required documentation is filled upon and to avoid delays

·       Organizing and supervising call for tenders (architect office, company tendering) activities in order to ensure the best technical and financial conditions

 

-        Planning and supervising the HR processes (recruitment, training, performance evaluation and internal, external communication) of the drivers and mechanics in order to ensure both the sizing and the amount of knowledge required for the activity

 

-        Supervising and leading the logistic team under his/her responsibility including the definition of each person's tasks (daily supervision and checking the quality of their work); drawing up working schedule; organizing and leading team meetings

 

-        Providing monthly activity reports and implementing reporting practices and protocols in order to ensure that all vehicle documentation is in order and inspection reports are filled in by the drivers

 

-        Performing delegated tasks according to his/her specialty and as specified in his/her job description

 

The employee may be required to perform other tasks, take on other responsibilities, and work in other locations, depending on the needs of the project/mission.

 

Context Specific Accountabilities

       This is a 6-month post needed to implement and follow up from the tender process till the end of the works for the construction of a DWB pharmacy inside the Mamfe District Hospital.

•        The main task will be to collaborate with the Logistic Coordinator to prepare, launch, evaluate and award the tendering works.

•        Sign the contract.

•        Follow the starting of the works, the implementation and the ending.

•        Ensure the quality and the compliance of the selected materials from the contractor.

•        Supervising the works and ensure the compliance with the works time-table.

•        To organize weekly (or when needed) construction site follow-up meetings with the contractor and preparing and sharing the meeting report follow-up.

•        To ensure open communication between DWB and the contractor.

•        To inform to the Logistic Coordinator and the Mamfe Logistics team leader about any problem or construction incident or challenge.

•        To be able to help Mamfe project or if needed Kumba project in other works in process during the period.

 

 

Required Competences

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

Experience                        Essential 2 years of previous experience in similar jobs

Languages                        Essential mission language (English) and local language (Pidgin)

Knowledge                        Computer literacy

                                         

Competencies                  Results and Quality Orientation, Teamwork and Cooperation, Behavioral Flexibility, Commitment to DWB Principles, Stress Management

 

             

All applications (CV, cover letter, diplomas, working certificates, telephone number, etc.) must be sent by email to the following address msfe-cameroon-recruitment@barcelona.msf.org mentioning on the subject: CONSTRUCTION SUPERVISOR- CON211103 or else be submitted at Office of DWB in Buea, Kumba or Mamfe in a sealed envelope mentioning CONSTRUCTION SUPERVISOR- CON211103 for the attention of Doctors Without Borders HR department.

 

Deadline for the reception of applications : Friday 19^th November 2021

 

NB: No applications will be accepted after the deadline. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Application documents are non-returnable; please do not submit original documents. Certificates necessary to prove education and work experience. Writing tests will be done in our offices after the selection of the applications, interviews will take place in Mamfe.

 

 

* All recruitment processes in DWB are free of charge