Job Description

Construction Manager  (1 position)

Position status: Full time 
Location:  Ad Dahi Hospital – Ad Dahi District, Hodeida Governorate
Contract duration:  8-months contract with a probation period 

Doctors Without Borders / Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an international, humanitarian, non-governmental organization providing assistance to people in need as a result of natural and man-made disasters, irrespective of race, religion, ideology or politics.

Main Purpose

Panning, coordinating and monitoring all logistics activities in the project related to construction and rehabilitation according to MSF protocols and standards in order to ensure that construction works meet the needs of MSF programs.

Accountabilities

• In collaboration with the Project Coordinator and the Logistics / Technical Logistics Coordinator, planning, establishing and reviewing all the construction and/or rehabilitation activities in the mission/project, including its budget, in order to identify and give a response to the needs of the mission and the targeted population.
• Monitoring and ensuring the implementation of the construction and/or rehabilitation activities in the project ensuring compliance to MSF standards, protocols and procedures, and reporting to the line manager on the development of the ongoing programmes. This includes the following:  
• Planning construction/rehabilitation projects to be performed in the mission, participating in the project design and development and ensuring that technical aspects are met and are in compliance with the local construction habits
• Coordinating purchase orders related to the work activity and checking the materials in stock and warehouse inventory control
• Participating in the preparation of budgets associated to construction/rehabilitation projects, preparing invoices for payment of the works and anticipating the cash flow required for monthly payments
• Providing safety equipment for people who work in construction so as to ensure that all workers comply with safety standards
• In collaboration with the Project Coordinator, Logistics Coordinator and the HR Coordinator, participating in the planning and implementation of  HR associated processes (recruitment, training, briefing/debriefing, evaluation, detection of potential, development and communication) of the staff under his/her responsibility in order to ensure both the sizing and the amount of knowledge required to correctly perform all logistics activities pertaining to his area
• Ensuring technical support for his area of activity and provides coaching to logistics staff under his/her responsibility.
• Following up and reporting on the works' progress and on technical aspects of the work and participating in monthly reports according to guidelines (SitRep, Logistics Statistical Report, etc.)
• Performing delegated tasks according to his her speciality and as specified in his/her job description

MSF Section/Context Specific Accountabilities

• Plan, design, and closely supervise all constructions in project and supervise the implementation phases, in close collaboration with project coordinator and Technical logistics coordinator. 
• Participating in the preparation of invoices for payment of the works and anticipating the cash flow required for monthly payments
• Providing safety guidence and training for people who work in construction so as to ensure that all workers comply with safety standards.
• Implement and enforce quality control procedures to ensure compliance with building codes and MSF standards.
• Managing project documentation on OneDrive, including scanning and organizing documents, maintaining project records, and uploading daily progress photos for transparency and awareness.
• Construction chronogrammes should be updated weekly and progress reports shared with Deputy logistics Coordinator.
• Prepare cost estimates, budgets, work timetables, Interpret and explain contracts and technical information to other professionals.
• Ensure that all construction activities within the designated areas are well planned, coordinated and be able to utilize all available resources in coordination with other functional Managers in directing and supervising all involved site personnel and subcontractors
• Management and planning of every stage of a construction project and ensure building projects are completed safely, within budget and on time.

Requirements

• Education: Essential university or technical school diploma, desirable construction or engineering related studies
• Experience: Essential previous experience In construction (minimum two years). Proven understanding of MSF Field Logistics
• Languages:  English Arabic languages essential. 
• Knowledge: Essential computer literacy (word, excel)

Competencies    

• People Management and Development L2
• Commitment to MSF Participles L2
• Behavioural Flexibility L3
• Results and Quality Orientation L3
• Teamwork and Cooperation L3