The Organization for Development of Economic Social and Capacity Building (ODESC) is a non profit organization dedicated to enhancing the economic and social well-being of communities through strategic capacity-building initiatives. We empower individuals and communities to achieve sustainable development and equitable growth. Established in 2016 in Afghanistan, ODESC addresses critical needs and fosters long-term development in vulnerable regions.

The Construction Project Manager (CPM) will oversee and manage all aspects of the construction projects for rehablitation of existing school in nuristan province.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and manage project plans, including timelines, budgets, and resource allocation.

Regular coordination with QC engineers, TPM engineers, UNICEF extender to follow-up the contruction activities.

Ensure compliance with local building codes, safety regulations, and educational standards.

Prepare detailed cost estimates and manage project budgets.

Monitor and control project expenditures to stay within budget.

Process and approve contractor payments and change orders.

Negotiate contracts and manage relationships with contractors, suppliers, and other stakeholders.

Oversee the work of subcontractors and vendors to ensure quality and adherence to project specifications.

Conduct regular site visits to monitor progress and address any issues or delays.

Manage construction schedules and ensure timely completion of project milestones.

Implement and enforce health and safety regulations on-site.

Serve as the primary point of contact for all project-related communication with school administrators, community members, and other stakeholders.

Provide regular progress reports and updates to ODESC managemet team  and stakeholders.

Address and resolve any project-related issues or conflicts promptly.

Ensure that construction work meets all quality standards and project specifications.

Conduct inspections and oversee testing to verify compliance with design and regulatory requirements.

Address and rectify any defects or issues in construction work.

Any other duties given by the Supervisor 

Ability to support his/her subordinates.

Excellent problem-solving and organizational skills.

Ability to interact effectively with personnel.

Fluent in spoken and written English, as well as the local languages.

Good knowledge of using Microsoft Office package. 

Strong team player.

Enthusiastic for the job.

Willingness to work in the tough security situation.

Willingness to travel as per the project requirements.

Note:

• Previous work experience with UNICEF projects will be a plus point for the candidates.

SUCCESS FACTORS:

Excellent behavior and attitudes.

Well aware of the local context.

Good team player and committed to the organization.

Self-paced and poses high problem-solving skills.

Energetic with the ability to work with local communities.

Excellent communication skills.

Ability in promoting organizational ethics.

Hard worker and the ability to organize and conduct specific tasks on time and with resources as stipulated in the work plan.

ODESC has a zero-tolerance policy against sexual exploitation and abuse therefore, all staff will be subjected to background and security checks. We are also against all forms of gender-based violence, exploitation, and abuse of children in the context of our operation in the country. We are committed to the “Do No Harm” principle in our workplace and throughout our operation in the country therefore, our staff must also respect the organizational code of conduct and safety policy. ODESC provides equal employment opportunities in transparent ways for everyone without any demands.

Interested applicants should apply through the following email add,Hr@odesc-ngo.org the vecancy No and position name must be include in subject line . Short-listed candidates will be directly contacted for further process. If you are not contacted two weeks after the closing date, please know that your application has not been successful for the post.