The Aga Khan Agency for Habitat’s (AKAH) goal is that people live in safe, sustainable, and resilient habitats with the opportunity to thrive, whether in a remote mountain village, a town, or a densely populated urban center. It works with communities to help them prepare for and respond to natural disasters and the effects of climate change. AKAH also works to expand access to services and opportunities for people to improve their lives. AKAH helps communities prepare for the worst; provides immediate relief after disaster strikes; and helps build back better -- and greener -- while planning for a better future.  AKAH currently operates in Afghanistan, Tajikistan, Syria, Pakistan, and India, with plans to expand further in Central Asia as well as East Africa.

The AKAH A’s Construction Project Manager will operate at a middle level and will be responsible for successfully planning and delivering all aspects of construction projects. He/she will oversee a wide range of functions including but not limited to Cost, Time, Quality and Safety Management, and Contract Administration.

He/She will implement building and infrastructure project according to project plans, overseeing the management of design, tendering, permitting, construction, and handover; and adhere to forms and records to document and communicate project activities.

The Construction Project Manager will coordinate multi-sector planning and building programs in Afghanistan with relevant stakeholders, and ensure the delivery of technically feasible, socially relevant, and environmentally sustainable project management.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:

• Leadership: Empower a culture of teamwork, safety, security, and compliance and provide leadership in all aspects of projects. Conduct and record the appropriate planning, co-ordination, and management meetings.
• Planning: Plan and manage the site evaluation studies, risks assessments and the development of budgets, financial plans, and/or feasibilities
• Design: Undertake prequalification exercises, engage, manage, and monitor the timely submission by consultants of all architectural and engineering designs, plans and documentation.
• Tender: Develop and recommend procurement strategies for construction services, manage the review of design submissions; facilitate the preparation of pre-tender estimates and schedules, develop contracts and otherwise lead tender exercises.
• Construction: Regularly monitor the performance of the contractor against the contract programme and method statement; Track and control the construction schedule and associated costs to achieve completion of the project within the allocated time and budget,
• Handover: Manage, co-ordinate and expedite the preparation by the design consultants of all ‘as-built’ drawings and design documentation. Co-ordinate, monitor and manage the rectification of defects during the Defects Liability Period.
• Communication: Plan, manage, and communicate end-to-end project issues / updates / progress to stakeholders. Provide effective and on-going reporting, written as well as verbal, to the Head, Planning & Building on all matters relevant to the effective and efficient Management of the Planning and Building on periodic reporting.
   

Knowledge and skills required.

• Demonstrated ability to create and effectively lead and manage teams for projects.
• Ability to work collaboratively with multiple stakeholders to manage responsibilities and resolve conflicts.
• Strong technical skills in architecture, planning and engineering, climate change adaptation and mitigation; and interest in innovations. Fully conversant with latest design and construction practices. Experience in urban and rural planning would be an asset.
• Conversant with estimation, quantity surveying and procurement procedures for construction-related projects. Knowledge of FIDIC will be desirable.
• Strong oral and written communication skills in both English and Pashtu.
• Previous experience in a leadership role with strong and proven leadership skills

Qualification:

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering – Housing (16 years of education). Post Graduate Certification in allied area will be desired.

Experience:

At least five years’ experience of managing construction of buildings as project manager with minimum fifteen years of overall experience. Experience of quality control and assurance is desired.

interested applicants meeting the above requirements should submit a cover letter along with your Curriculum Vitae (CV) to:

hr.akaha@akdn.org 

Important Notes:

• Please quote the vacancy number BDK/04/24/05 as the subject of the e-mail when applying
• No supporting documents (e.g. diplomas, identification card(s) etc.) are required at this stage
• Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for further assessment.
• Salary: According to Aga Khan Agency for Habitat (AKAH)-Salary Scale. 

 Aga Khan Agency for Habitat, Afghanistan recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to equal opportunity, safeguarding children from abuse, and zero tolerance for sexual harassment.

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