I. JOB SUMMARY
The purpose of the Construction/Infrastructure Supervisor position is to design, prepare bill of quantities, tender documents and schedule of implementation, facilitate and supervise Infrastructure development construction projects/works as per the appropriate engineering principles and guidelines of the project program. S/he ensures the full participation of communities and counterparts in program construction project activities and compliance with design specifications and standards. S/he supports implementation of CARE Ethiopia’s infrastructure development strategy and provide technical backstopping to government staff in all activities related to infrastructure development construction works including social infrastructure, road crossing infrastructure, water and sanitation infrastructure, watershed management, small scale irrigation and water harvesting technology and multiple use of water (MUS), Integrated Water Resources Development (IWRM), including environmental impact assessments and mitigation measures. She/he guides the design of Public Work Infrastructures and systems, monitors their installation and provides guidance on the development of maintenance plans. She/he uses the life cycle costs approach to ensure the suitability of construction schemes. She/he will also develop and strengthen partnerships among sector stakeholders, government counterparts and NGOs involved in Public Work-related infrastructure development activities in order to foster mutual learning and identify innovations that would increase the efficiency and effectiveness of water-related interventions.
Construction/Infrastructure Supervisor will supervise Public Work Infrastructure related construction including social infrastructure, road crossing infrastructure, water related work activities of the project in the woredas and kebeles. He/she will actively work to enhance government staff capacity that enables them to take over the construction and rehabilitation of construction work of the project. He/she collect basic data of construction activities and document for future use and learning.
The key activities under RFSA for Public Work Construction Management are as follows:
The position is under the Strengthen PSNP Institutions and Resilience II funded by US government’s Title II RFSA. The positions located in East Hararghe CARE Field Offices
II. RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:
Job Responsibility #1: Planning, Implementation, Design and Development for Public Work Construction Projects, (30%)
Job Responsibility #2: Supervision, Capacity Building and Technical Support, (40%)
Job Responsibility #3: Networking and Representation, (15%)
Job Responsibility #4: Learning and reporting, (10%)
Job Responsibility #5: Perform other duties as assigned (5%)
PROBLEM SOLVING (Thinking Environment)
All the three levels of problem solving apply to the incumbent. But category numbers two and three are most applicable to this position because, the incumbent must use interpolative skills to pick and choose the right strategy to address a given problem and also has to deal with variable situations, which need analysis, problem definition and development of alternative solutions.
A) EDUCATION/TRAINING
Required:
B) EXPERIENCE
Required:
Desired:
Required:
Desired:
D) COMPETENCIES
Diversity, excellence, integrity, respect, facilitating change, building commitment, collaborating, developing teams, communicating with impact, contributing to team success, innovation, leading through vision and values.
V. CONTACTS/KEY RELATIONSHIPS
The Construction/Infrastructure Supervisor collaborates with community, government counterparts, partners and relevant project staff. He/she is directly supervised by the FO Project Manager for the RFSA project.
VI. WORKING CONDITIONS AND LEVEL OF TRAVEL REQUIRED
The position holder will be located in East Hararghe; the position at least 50% travel to program intervention sites.