One Acre Fund Construction Manager Job in Kakamega, Kenya

Industry: Nonprofit / International Development / Agriculture
 

Function: Corporate
 

Position: Construction Manager
 

Employer: One Acre Fund
 

Job Location: Kakamega, Kenya 
 

Commitment: Project Position

Organization Description: One Acre Fund is a start-up NGO in Kenya, Rwanda, and Burundi that is innovating a new way of helping farm families to achieve their full potential. One Acre invests in farmers to generate a permanent gain in farm income. 

We provide farmers with a "market bundle" that includes education, finance, seed and fertilizer, and market access. Our program is proven impactful – every year, we weigh thousands of harvests and measure more than 100% average gain in farm income per acre.  

We are growing quickly. In six years, we have grown to serve 135,000 farm families with more than 1,000 full-time field staff. 

Job Description: One Acre Fund is a rapidly growing organization; increasing the number of sub locations and districts we work in each year.  

We are about to construct a new office facility to accommodate around 250 employees and a residential facility with 60 dwellings in the Kakamega region.  

We are seeking individuals to manage the on-site construction activities on behalf of One Acre Fund.  

You must be able to ensure that the appointed general contractor delivers the project safely, to the required high quality standards and to the agreed budget within the agreed timescale.

Contract details: Project and subject to performance, possibly leading to a permanent position

Candidate Profile 

Interested Applicants must meet the following criteria and requirements (all of equal importance):

• A Higher Diploma in Civil Engineering, Building and Construction, Architecture or other relevant field from recognized college and universities;
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in construction, architecture or engineering, preferably in a role similar to that of a Clerk of Works;
• Experience of working on large scale construction projects, with proof of being able to deliver high quality construction projects;
• Excellent people management skills;
• Strong work ethic and strong numerical skills;
• Attention to detail;
• Good computer literacy and database management abilities;
• Quick learner and team player;
• Excellent written and verbal communicator in English and Kiswahili;
• Strong sense of accountability and responsibility;
• A logical mind with the capacity to overcome difficult problems creatively;
• Good organizational skills;
• A strong sense of ethics, honesty and integrity;
• Ability to work under pressure, producing quality work with little supervision.

Roles and Responsibilities

• To be One Acre Fund’s full time representative on-site throughout the construction phase;
• Manage the appointed contractor efficiently to ensure that the project is built safely, to the required high quality standards and to the agreed budget within the agreed timescale;
• Liaise with local authority representatives to ensure compliance with local building regulations;
• Manage One Acre Fund’s on-site staff.  This is anticipated to consist of four members of staff working in areas of safety, quality control, finances and project programming;
• To manage the implementation of One Acre Fund’s construction policies and procedures;
• Manage public relations with local residents and businesses;
• Represent One Acre Fund in a professional manner, reporting on progress and anticipated issues arising;
• Manage the recording of daily on-site activities;
• Manage the materials testing schedule, measuring of completed works, and issuing of sectional completion certificates;
• Report to One Acre Fund Infrastructure Associate;
• Provide constructive feedback to One Acre Fund of ways to improve the construction procedure, and to be constantly looking to deliver a high quality project and ensure that best practice is followed.

Career Growth and Development: One Acre Fund invests in building management and leadership skills. We provide constant, actionable feedback delivered through weekly mentorship and through regular career reviews. We also have regular one-on-one meetings, where we listen to and discuss career goals, and work collaboratively to craft roles that each person can be passionate about. 
 

Location: Kakamega, Kenya
Preferred Start Date: As soon as possible
 

Compensation: Competitive Salary.
Benefits:  Airtime, Transportation allowances and performance based Incentive
 

Career development: Twice annual career reviews and constant feedback. Your manager will invest significant time in your career development.
 

One Acre Fund Kenya is an equal opportunity employer; both women and men of integrity are invited to apply.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

To Apply: Email cover letter and resume to Kenyajobs@oneacrefund.org (Subject line: Construction Manager + the place you heard of the position).

Interested Applicants to submit their resumes and cover letter by the 8th October  2014.