Construction Support Resource

  • Christoffel-Blindenmission Christian Blind Mission e.V Jobportal
  • CBM Office in Kenya
  • CCO Zambia (AFES)
  • Published: 2025-01-15
  • published till: 2025-01-29
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About CBM

CBM (registered as CBM Christoffel-Blindenmission Christian Blind Mission e.V.) is an international development organisation committed to improving the quality of life of persons with disabilities in the persons communities of the world. Based on our Christian values and more than 100 years of professional expertise, we address poverty as a cause and a consequence of disability. We work in partnership to create an inclusive society for all.

To reinforce our program team, we are looking for a Construction Support Resource. The position is a  position with  40h/week.
This position is only filled locally with contractual conditions of the respective country (Kenya, Zambia preferably). An expatriation is not intended.

These are your responsibilities

Acts in the Role of Technical Specialist supporting an established project/program:  Provides basic technical analysis and advice as they relate to a specific discipline. Supports more senior technical advisors in conducting basic research and policy analysis.

The incumbent is a skilled and experienced professional, who shall support the Programme Planning and Implementation division. They job holder will lead the design, planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of CBM’s construction projects across the globe, primarily focusing on healthcare facilities.

Main Tasks

  • Coordination of planning and design process of medium to large construction projects, mainly health care buildings.
  • Supporting CBM Partner organizations, local architect firms, CBM Country Offices and CBM Institutional Donors Division during planning and implementation.
  • Site supervision and progress reporting of construction projects.
  • Coordination of tendering processes and selection of construction firms for the respective construction projects.
  • Ensure compliance with local and international health and safety regulations and standards for accessibility.
  • Integrate sustainable, accessible, and cost-effective design practices.
  • Reporting and documentation of the various stages of project phases.
  • Coordinating with other consultants such as structural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineers in the delivery of the project.
  • Incorporating feedback from hospital management, pediatric specialists, and CBM representatives.

These are your qualifications

  • University degree in architecture, construction/civil engineering, structural engineering or related field.
  • A valid professional license in the respective field of profession.
  • Proven experience in designing healthcare facilities, preferably pediatric units.
  • Experience with tendering and awarding construction services for the public sector.
  • A strong portfolio demonstrating similar projects.
  • Proficiency in architectural software such as AutoCAD, Revit, and 3D modelling tool, is an advantage.
  • Familiarity with local building codes and international healthcare design standards.
  • Excellent communication and project management skills.
  • Previous experience in infrastructure accessibility, universal design, and disability inclusion is an advantage.

What we offer

  • A meaningful position with a lot of creative freedom in the world's leading organisation in the field of Disability Inclusive Development.
  • A fair salary and other social benefits based on the local conditions in the country you apply for.
  • An approachable, agile organisation with self-reliant people in a diverse and collegial team and great team spirit.

How to apply

Please apply exclusively online via our applicant portal (see APPLY NOW). A letter of motivation, CV and relevant (work) references complete your application.
 
We look forward to receiving your application! 
Your contact person: M. Komlan Edem Missihoun , Tel.: +228 22263220 / 22260237
 
We would like to further promote diversity in our teams and therefore welcome applications from people of different ethnic and social backgrounds, religions and world views, different ages and genders, and especially from people with disabilities.

*Suitability is decisive, gender is irrelevant!