Construction Officer NGO Jobs – Save the Children International

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Job
Title:          Construction
Officer
Organisation: Save
the Children International
Duty Station: Uganda
About US:
Save the Children is
the world’s leading independent organization for children and has program
presence in over 120 countries in the world and has been implementing programs
for over 90 years. Save the Children envisions a Uganda in which every child
attains the right to survival, protection, development and participation. Our mission
is to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children, and to
achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives. We strive to create impact
for children by delivering our Programmes through partnerships, by being
innovative, by acting as the voice for and of children, and by achieving
results at scale. 
Job Summary:
The Construction Officer will manage the construction of structures at field
level. The position holder will ensure that construction works are
professionally done in accordance to the designs and specifications with
regards to quality, cost, time, and safety. This involves close liaison with
logistics, procurement, and senior program officers in the program, as well as
coordination with other operational agencies in our areas. The role will
require approximately 60% time in the field – site and 40% time at the field
offices.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 
  • The applicants for the Save the Children Construction Officer job
    placement must hold a Higher diploma in Civil and Building engineering or
    any relevant discipline.
  • Three years of working experience in handling construction projects
    generally and in emergency situation or conflict/post conflict situations
    in a reputable organization, preferably an international NGO
  • Experience of working with local partners and District Local
    Government in Humanitarian interventions
  • Ability to speak local language and directly interact with target
    group will be an added advantage
  • Strong analytical skills and strategic planning abilities.
  • Ability to establish and maintain conducive collegial relations and
    perform effectively as a member of a team.
Desirable
  • Willingness to travel and work in hard-to-reach areas, occasionally
    under strenuous conditions.
  • Computer literacy and excellent documentation skills are a must.
  • Availability and willingness to work extra hours during peak times
    of humanitarian responses.
  • Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in an
    international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and
    cultures
  • Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including
    influencing, negotiation and coaching
How to Apply:
All suitably
qualified candidates are encouraged to apply online by clicking on the title
link below.
Deadline: 13th January 2019
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