imagine1day international Organization was founded in 2007 by Canadian philanthropists Summer and Chip Wilson with the goal of ensuring that all Ethiopian children have access to quality education, free of foreign aid, by 2030. Working under Ethiopia’s public education system and in partnership with the country’s federal, regional and district government education offices, women, children and youth offices, in Particular and other social services Providing Government Structures in general. We have been implementing programs that mainly focuses on the education and children protection in emergency, leadership developments WASH activities in Schools and community development and emergency responses Program in Ethiopia region. Accordingly, we are looking to fill the vacant positions of education and child protection zonal Program Coordinators in Oromia region for Education and child Protection program we are implementing with UNICEF and other Partners in Oromia regional States.

Reports To : Construction Coordinator

Duration of Contract : 5 months with possible extension per project period

Duty Station: Metakel, Gelel Belese

I. Job Summary

Plans and supervises infrastructure projects including the construction of schools, water wells, and latrines. Prepares and participates in the process of project bidding including document preparation, announcement, and evaluation in collaboration with local government officials. In addition, she/he facilitates construction activities, provides quality assurance, promotes community mobilization, and ensures that the project is completed as planned.

II. Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepares plan for construction activities with corresponding budgets;
• Prepares complete designs, plans, and cost estimation of construction works that are to be implemented in Imagine 1 Day project areas;
• Regularly conducts project site visits as necessary to evaluate the progress and quality of the work;
• Prepares project bidding documents, project specifications, and bills of quantities for schools and other construction activities;
• Prepares construction contract agreements and ensures that supplementary agreements for additional work orders if any, are prepared timely;
• In collaboration with local government officials, facilitates construction activities and promotes community mobilization;
• Prepares payment for completed construction activities as per the contract agreement;
• Documents and compiles the progress of projects through the preparation of periodic reports;
• Upon completion of the project, complete project monitoring and evaluation reports.
• Oversees the repair and maintenance of any substandard construction
• Build the capacity of Water Management Committees of targeted communities.
• Perform regular on-site supervision of constructions (both new constructions and re-innovation)
• Perform other related tasks as requested.

Job Requirements

Academic Qualification : Bachelor Degree in Civil engineering, Construction Technology, construction management

Work Experience : 3 years relevant work experience (in construction supervision)

Special Training : Structural software, Computer literate, working knowledge of English

Other Requirements

We are searching for a reliable, deadline-driven construction supervisor to oversee constructions in different Woredas in our intervention Zone, (Metekel). The construction supervisor’s responsibilities include monitoring the quality as per agreed standards and recommendations for improvement, as well. The person should ensure that projects stay within budget and that required materials and equipment are available.

To be successful as a construction supervisor, you should demonstrate a sound understanding of safety regulations and building codes and be able to transfer this knowledge to your team. Top-notch construction supervisors are leaders who can identify problems and find feasible solutions to them.