Construction Support Resource
About CBM
CBM (registered as CBM Christoffel-Blindenmission Christian Blind Mission e.V.) is an international development organization 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.
The successful candidate will provide technical and operational support in the design, planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of CBM's construction projects globally. The role primarily supports RTL/SDL and LCDF-funded projects, with a particular focus on the construction, rehabilitation, and upgrading of healthcare facilities. Working closely with country offices, implementing partners, consultants, and other stakeholders.
This is a full-time, fixed-term position for a period of one (1) year, with 37.5 h/working hours per week
This position is only filled locally. With contractual conditions of the respective country. An expatriation is not intended.
These are your responsibilities
- Coordination of planning and design process of medium to large construction projects, mainly health care buildings, under RTL/SDL funding.
- Supporting CBM Partner organizations, local architect firms, CBM Country Offices and CBM Institutional Donors Division during planning and implementation of RTL/SDL projects.
- Site supervision and progress reporting of construction projects, ensuring alignment with RTL/SDL programme goals and donor requirements.
- Coordination of tendering processes and selection of construction firms for the respective construction projects ensuring compliance with donor requirements.
- 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 demonstrates 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
- Identification with Christian values and the mandate of the CBM
What we offer
- A meaningful position with a lot of creative freedom in the world's leading organization 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
A letter of motivation, CV and relevant (work) references complete your application.
We look forward to receiving your application!
Your contact person: Regina Kagwiria
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.
