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Construction Foreman
at Norwegian Refugee Council in Daadab
Construction Foreman at Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) in Dadaab – Kenya Jobs, Careers and Vacancies
*Duration of Contract:*ASAP to 31st December 2012 (With Possibility of Extension)
Duty Station: Hagadera Camp; Dadaab.
Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) Somalia / Kenya has been responding to humanitarian crisis in Dadaab Refugee Camp since 2007 focussing mainly on Shelter provision, WASH, Education, Environment and Livelihoods as well as camp management. The number of Somali civilians fleeing their country has been on the increase amid deteriorating security and drought in Somalia. This has increased pressure on the already overcrowded camps which have not been able to accommodate more refugees since 2008.
CONSTRUCTION FOREMAN
The Construction Foreman will be responsible quality control of the slab casting and latrines construction both in the refugee camps and host community. He/She will ensure good workmanship in all constructions and capacity building of the slab and latrine construction contractors.
What we are looking for:
- Diploma in building construction or Government Grade Test One in Masonry and Carpentry from a recognized and accredited technical institution.
- A minimum of four years proven practical experience in masonry and carpentry work in a busy institution preferably an NGO.
- Experience in construction of family latrines, VIP latrines, casting slabs, Masonry tanks and other mega structures is highly essential.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- For all above mentioned positions, added advantage would go to those with ability to work independently in a result oriented multi-tasking and multi-cultural environment and manage conflicting priorities.
- Fluency in written and spoken English is essential; fluency in Somali or Kiswahili is highly desirable. Sensitivity to the needs and priorities of disadvantaged populations (minority groups etc) and demonstrated experience of integrating gender and diversity issues into WASH Programming.
The Successful candidates should be available for deployment by 1st March 2012.
To apply:
If you believe you are the candidate we are looking for, please submit your application and CV to recruitment_nb@som.nrc.no quoting the relevant title to the position you are applying for as the subject line.
The closing date for applications is 8th February 2012, 5pm.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification
The Norwegian Refugee Council is an equal opportunity employer, with no discrimination in terms of sex, age, religion, ethnic origin or political affiliation
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