The Construction Coordinator will be tasked with overseeing all functional aspects of PAGES programe’s construction related projects from design and procurement, to supervision and contributing to reports. With challenging environments for constructing schools, clinics, and other buildings, this position will demand a highly motivated, detail oriented individual who will be able to solve challenges as they arise.
Job Requirement
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
The applicants, to be considered for the post, should have BSC in Construction Engineering or related technical field with experience of international procurement and contract management, including an ability to review procurement demands and trends and to develop strategies to fill identified gaps. S/he should have field level experience in logistics for INGOs in international development and emergency programmes. The applicant should have knowledge of key institutional donors and their compliance requirements in respect of logistics and procurement. S/he should also have highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation and coaching and experience of solving complex issues through analysis, definition of a clear way forward and ensuring buy in. In addition, s/he should have an ability and willingness to change work practices and hours in the event of major emergencies including travelling at short notice and for extended period of time. Moreover, s/he should be highly organized with good administration skills for order and information management, able to develop filing systems and databases to ensure an auditable trail. High level of computer literacy (in word, excel, ppt etc) is required.