Daily Construction Supervisor

World Vision International (WVI) began emergency relief operations in Afghanistan in 2001 by addressing the urgent needs of children and families affected by natural disasters and decades of conflict. More than a decade later, World Vision Afghanistan’s (WVA) programs have expanded to development sectors such as health, nutrition, WASH, child protection, and education, empowering women to engage in civil and social change through interfaith partnership.

WVA targets the most vulnerable in its interventions; including children, women, Internally Displace Persons (IDPs), and returnee refugees, as well as the most impoverished and marginalized families. These priorities have been chosen to contribute to our Goal of: “Improved survival and well-being of Afghan girls and boys, building the foundations for a better future for Afghan children and their communities.” 

Our work is well established in Herat, Badghis, Ghor, and Faryab provinces in the western region of Afghanistan. We work closely with all levels of society including children, parents, teachers, village councils, religious leaders, ministries, provincial departments, and other national and international agencies.

JOB PURPOSE:

Construction Supervisor oversees the construction of projects and monitors activities at worksites ensuring all rehabilitation/construction work is done according to design and BoQs, supervising laborer’s work and their safety in the site. He/she will travel to the field for monitoring of construction project based on the plan and provide a comprehensive technical report and share with WASH Engineer and FSL Coordinator in a timely manner.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

·        Supervise rehabilitation / construction works (foremen and daily labourers) on day-to-day basis, building their capacity and providing on-site technical support to strengthen their skills.

·        Support the WASH Engineer to prepare BoQs and Drawings for water systems, irrigation canals, protection walls, check dams to be rehabilitated/constructed under the project.

·        Explain details of drawing and BoQs to skilled labourers and contractors as well as timely monitoring of rehabilitation / construction works.

·        Hiring of Foreman, daily Skilled and unskilled labourers as per needs.

·        Ensure safety of materials and equipment during construction works.

·        Provide proper documentation of construction works as well as labour timesheets.

·        Check/supervise the quality of the rehabilitation / construction works and provide necessary on the job training for skilled labour (foremen and masons) and unskilled labour.

·        Establishment a system of monitoring delivery and receipt of construction materials at the field level through maintaining the involvement of the target communities.

·        Submission of technical check list of all construction materials considering quality and specification based on design requirements.

·        Liaise with project WASH engineers, cash and market officer, FSL coordinator, WASH advisor & relevant governmental authorities at the provincial level on construction/rehabilitation works.

·        Develop and maintain good relationships and lines of communication with relevant local communities, explaining World Vision Afghanistan role as an NGO and liaising with them during all phases of the project.

·        Take all the necessary measures in order to maintain positive working relationships and a good environment, upholding the rule of safety first in order to prevent accidents.

·        Ensure all facilities rehabilitated/constructed are gender and disability inclusive (safe, provide for privacy, easily accessible and usable for both women and men, children and persons with disability).

·        Monitor and direct the project activities to meet the project objectives in terms of quality of work and within the agreed timelines.

·        Work with Monitoring & Evaluation staff to regularly track and report on progress towards rehabilitation / construction of the project facilities under WASH and livelihood targets.

·        Provide weekly, monthly and quarterly progress reports of construction activities to project manager on progress, gaps, obstacles and challenges of construction work on weekly, monthly & quarterly basis.

·        Provide weekly movement plan and submit to the related department for further review and approval.

·        In collaboration with M&E Coordinator ensure the monitoring system and tools are developed and used to track the progress of project implementation and to capture learning.  Train the Development Workers on using the tools.

·        Periodically update the Detailed Implementation Plans (DIPs) of the project.

·        Undertake mapping of projects under implementation to support the development of project maps

·        Support capturing all the projects under implementation in mWater software

·        Adhere to WV Child and Adult Safeguarding policy and standards.

·        Adhere to WV accountability standards.

·        To be aware and prepared to implement WV Afghanistan Humanitarian and Emergency Affairs plan under the context of (Faryab) interventions.

Required Professional Experience
Two years previous experience working with construction projects.
Knowledge and experience in construction and excellent understanding of drawing details.
Experience in management of private contractors and construction teams.

Required Education, training, license, registration, and certification
Bachelor degree in Civil engineering.
Able to use Auto Cad & Water Gems engineering software.
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Preferred Knowledge and Qualifications
Experience in WASH facility and livelihood construction structures’ survey and design is preferred.
Travel and/or Work Environment Requirement
TBD
Physical Requirements
Physically able to travel to work sites. Language Requirements
Familiar with English
Fluent in Dar or Pashto national languages

Email / Application Form: wvafg_recruitment@wvi.org