World Vision International is a nongovernmental, non-profit and humanitarian organization that provides Humanitarian services in more than one hundred countries around the world. This organization has been registered under the registration number (115) in the ministry of economy of Afghanistan that has activities in the far and non-developed areas of Ghor, Badghis, Faryab and Herat Provinces of Afghanistan from for over two decades. During these two decades, World Vision Afghanistan (WVA) has been addressing needs of children, their families and their communities in areas such as health and nutrition, water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), food security and livelihoods, education and child protection.

The organization has been able to support more than 2.8 million Afghans, including 1.3 million children, through its various interventions in 2023.

Job Porpose

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 labourers 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 site Engineer in a timely manner.

Major Responsibilities 

Technical Engineering inputs:

• 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 site Engineer to prepare BoQs and Drawings for water systems and sanitation facilities 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, 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).

Reporting planning, Monitoring and Evaluation

• 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

Other

• 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 (Badghis) interventions.

Required Professional Experience and Education 

• 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.
• Bachelor degree in Civil engineering.
• Able to use Auto Cad & Water Gems engineering software.
• Ms. Office Applications

Preferred Knowledge and Qualifications

• Experience in WASH facility and livelihood construction structures’ survey and design is preferred.

The application closing date is 10-Nov-2024. Qualified applicants can apply for the position by filling in the online application form in WV Career portal. applicants can also attach their CV and cover letter in the online system. Please note that only the applications received through the online portal will be considered for this position.

Applicants can login to WV online application system by copying and pasting the following link into their browser.

Note: Female qualified cancdidates are highly encouraged to apply.

          Only shortlisted candiates will be contacted.

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