Construction Assistant at Habitat for Humanity International

Habitat for Humanity International, generally referred to as Habitat for Humanity or simply Habitat, is an international, non-governmental, and nonprofit organization, which was founded in 1976.

 

Construction Assistant

  • Job TypeFull Time
  • QualificationBA/BSc/HND , Diploma
  • Experience3 years
  • LocationNairobi
  • Job FieldBuilding and Construction 

Designing/Scoping of Volunteer Engagement Construction Builds

  • Designing architectural drawings for Volunteer Engagement related drawings
  • Preparation of material schedules for Volunteer Engagement builds.
  • Assist estimating Volunteer Engagement related bills of quantity/ quotation for constructions.

Mobilizing Stakeholders for Volunteer Engagement Construction Builds

  • Prepare various requisitions for the Volunteer Engagement builds.
  • Mobilizing PSC and other local stakeholders for the Volunteer Engagement builds.
  • Preparing and coordinating signing for Volunteer Engagement artisan/masons’ contracts.
  • Ensuring all setting out works are done before actual commencement of Volunteer Engagement builds.
  • Assisting in procurement of Volunteer Engagement construction materials by preparing timely goods order requests to ensure there are delays.
  • Making sure that Volunteer Engagement programs construction materials are received on site, kept safely, and always maintain track of the same.

Supervision/implementation of Volunteer Engagement Construction Builds

  • Supervision and coordination of Volunteer Engagement construction works.
  • Monitoring and inspecting major project milestones together with county staff department of housing.
  • Prepare, submit timely Volunteer Engagement related payment requisitions which include PSC transport, water vendors service, tools & equipment transport service, artisans progress payments, contractors, drillers, and any other related services related to construction works.
  • Maintain Volunteer Engagement project specific document files for all projects.
  • Coordination of Volunteer Engagement houses completion inspection with various county departments to obtain completion/occupation certificates.
  • Maintain and keep detailed records of all aspects of the work related to Volunteer Engagement Construction Builds and provide timely reports to the Construction Supervisor

Reporting on GV Construction Builds

Keeping track of all Volunteer Engagement construction HFHK tools and equipment and materials inventory.

Any other Duties

The construction assistant shall perform any other duty as will be assigned by the Construction supervisor.

QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE

  • Diploma/Degree in building, Architecture, Construction Management, civil engineering or any other equivalent.
  • At least three years’ experience working in any equivalent position.
  • NGO experience will be an advantage

Method of Application

If your background, experience and competence match the above specifications, please submit your CV & motivation letter as a single file by 24 February 2025 to: hr@hfhkenya.org

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