Save the Children Regional Construction Advisor Jobs in Kenya

Save the Children Regional Construction Advisor Jobs in Kenya

Essential
  • MA/MSc/MEng or equivalent in Architecture, Planning, Civil or Structural engineering, construction, or another relevant subject, or equivalent field experience
  • At least 7 years of professional experience in the built environment field
  • At least 5 years’ experience of working in a development / humanitarian context.
  • Strong English language skills and ability to communicate clearly in both verbal and written form
  • Demonstrable experience in diagnosing organisational challenges and delivering change
  • Experience of site supervision and project management for construction
  • Strong interpersonal skills and experience of mentoring and coaching staff to achieve their goals
  • Advise on international best practice for building regulations for hazard resistance in non-engineered buildings.
  • Commitment to, thorough understanding of, and able to train staff in participation and accountability approaches
  • Demonstrated ability to set up monitoring & evaluation systems in large complex programmes.
  • Proven ability of mentoring and coaching.
  • Experience of developing and negotiating successful partnerships with institutional donors
  • Ability to write clear and well-argued assessment and project reports
  • Excellent communication skills; high level of written and spoken English
  • Proven ability to influence change at an operational and strategic level.
  • Politically and culturally sensitive with qualities of patience, tact and diplomacy
  • The capacity and willingness to be extremely flexible and accommodating in difficult and sometimes insecure working circumstances.

    Desirable
  • Experience of designing / leading emergency shelter responses.
  • Previous
    experience of Construction project management across multiple locations
  • Demonstrated ability to set up learning and development processes for a large team
  • Experience of senior level representation, including coordination at national, SAG/TWG or govt level
  • CAD Skills
  • French, Portuguese, Arabic
  • Structural design skills

    Role Purpose:

    The ESA Regional Construction Adviser will be expected to:

  • Implement the Construction Change Process, as per the work plan under the HPO Supply Chain Transformation, providing input and feedback into the change process through work stream lead.
  • Provide technical support to programmes involving Construction through review of proposals, advising on quality assurance processes and safe programming for construction.
  • Provide technical support to large emergency responses in the region
  • Provide change support to other regions, under a deployment agreement

    How to Apply
  • Interested and qualified candidates should apply online by 28th August 2019
  • For more information and job application details, see; Save the Children Regional Construction Advisor Jobs in Kenya

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