Construction Supervisor

PRESENTATION OF THE ORGANIZATION

SOLIDARITES INTERNATIONAL (SI) is an international humanitarian NGO which, for more than 40 years, has been providing assistance to populations affected by armed conflicts and natural disasters by meeting their vital needs for food, water and shelter. Particularly involved in the fight against diseases linked to unsafe water, the first cause of death in the world, SI's interventions provide expertise in the field of access to drinking water, sanitation and hygiene promotion, but also in the essential area of food security and livelihoods. Present in around twenty countries, SI's teams - 2000 people in total made up of expatriates, national staff, permanent staff at headquarters, and a few volunteers - work with professionalism and commitment while respecting cultures.

DESCRIPTION OF THE POSITION

General objective:

• Ensure a qualitative technical standard for all activities implemented.
• Guarantee the quality of all activities and propose necessary adjustments or improvements.

The main challenges:

• Multisectoral Projects and technical involvements in all related aspects
• Shortage of team, that required a specific prioritizing skills that help to achieve all objectives

Priorities for the 2/3 first months:

• Supporting the WASH PM in creating a practical work plan.
• Assessing the shelters that require rehabilitation.
• Monitoring and follow up on the quick mitigation measures activities, aiming to reduce the impact of floods in the Ghzayel river basin.
• Assisting the PM with the implementation of the solid waste management pilot project.
• Conducting a needs assessment for water pumps that may be solarized for potential future funding opportunities.

Responsibilities and main activities:

• Project Design and Planning
• Project Implementation, Monitoring, and Evaluation
• Reporting and Communication

ORG CHART POSITION (reporting and functional relationships)

Line manager: Wash/Infra/Shelter PM

Line Report(s) Wash/Infra/Shelter PM

Functional Manager: -

Functional Report(s): -
 

PROFILE NEEDED

Studies: Bachelor degree in Civil or Construction engineering or equivalent.

Experience: 1 to 2 years experience in the same field

Language: Fluent in English & Arabic

IT: Proficiency with the standard MS Office package compulsory (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Qualification: Good Knowledge in WASH, infrastructure and shelter activities.

SI WILL OFFER YOU

A salaried post:  1615 USD as basic salary

Vacation : 1.75 paid leave per month

Social and medical cover 

OBJECTIVES:

Under the authority of the WASH, Infrastructure & Shelter Program Manager, the Construction Supervisor will:

• Ensure a qualitative technical standard for all activities implemented.
• Guarantee the quality of all activities and propose necessary adjustments or improvements.

   

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

The construction supervisor will be responsible for:

1. Project Design and Planning:

• Assist in identifying areas that require construction interventions.
• Support the WASH, Infrastructure & Shelter PM in discussions and meetings with local authorities, including civil councils and technical departments.
• Contribute to the design and planning of technical program activities, including the assessment of human and logistical needs.
• Participate in the preparation and execution of technical needs assessments.

2. Project Implementation, Monitoring, and Evaluation:

• Support the WASH, Infrastructure & Shelter PM in planning, designing, and supervising construction activities. This includes but is not limited to:
  • River infrastructure projects such as river embankments.
  • Irrigation systems, including channels, tanks, and solar water pumping.
  • Rehabilitation of boreholes and solar panel systems.
• Oversee and monitor the distribution and installation of Shelter Kits, providing guidance to beneficiary families on construction principles.
• Assess and identify shelter rehabilitation needs, specify required work, participate in the contractor selection process, and supervise rehabilitation projects to ensure adherence to SOLIDARITÉS INTERNATIONAL standards.
• Assist in the distribution and/or installation of WASH items, including water tanks and other relevant equipment.
• Identify needs for the construction or rehabilitation of latrines, toilets, bathrooms, or water supply systems, and oversee the work to ensure compliance with SOLIDARITÉS INTERNATIONAL standards and completion with the set timeframe.

3. Reporting and Communication:

• Regularly report activities and progress to the WASH, Infrastructure & Shelter Program Manager.
• Maintain and update relevant formats and databases related to rehabilitation and construction activities.
• Report any issues or challenges encountered in the field promptly.

The list above is not strictly definitive; an employee working within the framework of these tasks may carry out other tasks if asked to do so by his/her line manager.

The Construction Supervisor may be asked to drive SI cars and respect the driving policies set by the logistic department.

POSITION OF THE POST IN THE ORGANISATIONAL CHART (hierarchical and functional)

Under the hierarchical authority of:              WASH, Infrastructure & Shelter Program Manager

Hierarchical authority (on base) over:           NA

Under the functional authority of:                 NA

Functional authority over:                              NA