Samaritan's Purse Construction Engineer, Emergency Response Jobs in South Sudan
Samaritan's Purse Construction Engineer, Emergency Response Jobs in South Sudan
Get Involved! We are looking for a Construction Engineer to join our Emergency Response team in South Sudan. In this role you will oversee construction teams and ensure adequate supplies and manpower are in place for the project.
You will be monitoring all construction activities (school infrastructures, health center, WASH facilities, office premises etc.) within the program area and provide technical support on managing construction and rehabilitation activities. Bring your experience and expertise to advise, strategize, and monitor our construction efforts. Join the team and use your gifts and talents for the Kingdom.
A day in the life of a Construction Engineer, Emergency Response:
At Samaritan’s Purse, the Gospel really is the center of all we do! We start each day with a time of devotions and spend time praying for each other, our staff and volunteers who serve around the globe.
In the role of Construction Engineer, you will have the opportunity to:
Maintain your personal relationship with Jesus Christ and be an effective witness for Him
Support the Area Coordinator in formulating project work plans and provide reports on Construction/Renovation progress, participating in needs assessment for rehabilitation and/or construction.
Facilitate, supervise and monitor implementation of new school and WASH facilities and rehabilitation of classrooms, playgrounds and gender-sensitive latrines.
Participate in developing maintenance plans for rehabilitated structures.
Monitor and ensure proper usage of the construction materials, assets, services, and tools while supporting purchase preparation
Work with relevant authorities to guide proper positioning of the classroom, gender-sensitive WASH facilities on the site.
Strengthen coordination with government technical departments, camp management authorities and partners.
Supervise site engineers/assistants/foreman, as required, and provides daily instruction and responsibilities for when the Construction Manager is not present at the site.
Monitor the progress and quality of work of subcontractors with respect to contract deadlines, budget, scope of work, and deliverables.
All other duties as
assigned
Qualifications & Experience:
Degree in civil engineering, construction engineering, architecture or other relevant degree with a minimum of three (3) years of experience at international levels in project monitoring, site supervision, quality assurance and/or other directly related technical fields with practical experience in the planning and execution of shelter/construction projects preferably within humanitarian assistance; or equivalent combination of experience and education.
Experience working in a developing country and/or familiarity with emergency response and experience as a Construction/Shelter Officer in a humanitarian/recovery context is preferred.
Thorough knowledge of AutoCAD (or drafting equivalent software).
Working knowledge of Excel and Microsoft Office is required.
Good analytical and negotiating skills.
Ability to read construction drawings and blueprints.
Ability to manage and monitor resources and supervise a team of professional and support staff.
Ability to work independently in a results oriented multi-tasking and multi-cultural environment and manage conflicting priorities.
Ability to learn quickly, adapt, respond to change, and tolerate ambiguity.
Ability to contribute to formulation of strategies and policies.
General knowledge of latest developments and technology in construction industry.
Good understanding of construction project cycles.
General knowledge and understanding of public procurement principles, financial and legal aspects of construction issues, ethics and risk management of construction project.
12 credit hours of college-level Biblical Studies (can be completed after hire).
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; Samaritan's Purse Construction Engineer, Emergency Response Jobs in South Sudan
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