JOB OPPORTUNITY

Construction Coordinator

The Opportunity

Save the Children believes every child deserves a future. In Nepal and around the world, we give children a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm. We do whatever it takes for children – every day and in times of crisis – transforming their lives and future we share. Save the Children expects that anyone associated with it abides by its Safeguarding and other Zero Tolerance Policies.

The Construction Coordinator will be responsible for overall technical aspect of infrastructure related projects including emergencies response projects under Surkhet Field Office. S/He will also provide technical assistance to partner NGOs, ensuring the high quality of implementation by maximizing the impact as per the country strategy and annual plans.

Key Responsibilities:

Ensuring Coordination and Quality of Programs / Projects

Assess and locate proposed construction sites in project areas and make recommendations to the program management team, based on consultation with communities and local authorities.
Provide strategic and clear direction/guidance in planning and budgeting of renovation and construction work in accordance with the guidelines, framework, policies and country strategy plan.
Provide strategic guidance to partner organizations in designing cost effective and result oriented program in collaboration with the local government for immediate and long lasting changes in the lives of children.
Ensure and review that the plans and budget submitted by partner organizations are in line with SC’s standard, SC member’s priorities and align with the Government’s national priority plan & policies
In coordination with thematic teams, ensure that Partner organisations conduct effective consultation with the intended beneficiaries and community members and local authorities to identify an appropriate intervention considering needs of different groups (ethnicity, gender, age, and disability), local context, availability of supplies and programme resources, and capacity of beneficiaries.
Support in the review and/or elaboration of designs and that the working and detail drawings meet the conditions and specifications drafted in the National building code, commonly applied standards and guidelines for construction related activities of the relevant sectors.
Prepare design, Bill of Quantities (BOQ), cost estimate and work schedule as required.
Ensure that the project/s documentation, consisting of design & drawings, Bill of Quantities, estimation and specifications, are in line with Save the Children construction guidelines and quality benchmarks.
Closely coordinate and support the Infrastructure manager so that the project documentation of new building construction facilities is approved by the line Government ministries and departments as per need.
Ensure the quality construction materials and standard of renovation, reconstruction and construction work.
Provide technical support and guidance to the partners as per the requirements in quality and timely delivery of renovation, reconstruction and construction works.
Conduct regular assessments to all reconstruction and renovation work and identify improvements and site protection works to make safe structures for children.

Project Implementation

Ensure that the partner implements the plan & budget as stipulated in the detail implementation plan and phased budget, and provide support for recovery plan if required to achieve the result.
Ensure adequate managerial and technical support to the partner organizations to implement detail implementation plan and phased budget.
Support to prepare the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for the infrastructure implementation projects.
Ensuring programs accountability through implementation of SC policies and procedures and reporting in line with SC and donor requirements as per request (i.e. disaggregated data of beneficiaries, SOVs, etc.).
Ensure the infrastructure works fully implement in the lens of safeguarding lens and explore various approaches and precautions to mitigate the possible harm to children and beneficiaries.

Project Monitoring

Closely monitor the budget vs. expenses on a monthly basis and ensuring that all expenditures are in line with the assigned estimated budgets and as per SC and donor policies and procedures, particularly in construction related work.
Proactively monitor the progress against planned activities and results and suggest corrective actions if required for achieving the target results.
Timely communicate the information regarding potential risks and deviation and delays of the proposed activities.
Conduct regular field visits with appropriate monitoring and supervising tools and checklists, including discussions with beneficiaries on program effectiveness, and provide feedback and suggestions on improvements to the partners.
Conduct the review of progress made by the partner organizations on quarterly basis and identifies the areas where they need to improve in terms of capacity building, cost efficiency, efficient use of staffs and help them to make necessary changes in their original plans if required.

Project Reporting

Ensure that the technical partner staff conducts analytical discussion on project reports before submitting to line managers.
Provide regular update reports to project focal person and the Infrastructure Manager about the progress of the implementation of each Infrastructure related project for the assigned district/s.
Ensure accurate, timely reporting and coordination with government counterparts and other stakeholders on progress, planned activities and impact as required.

Capacity Development of SC, Partners and Stakeholders

Strengthen capacity of the partner staffs for quality implementation of reconstruction, renovation and construction work of the project through hands on coaching, and guidance.
Lead on capacity building of SC and partner staff through coaching, mentoring and training
Ensure “lesson’s learned in construction” are documented and shared.

Partnership Management and Project Compliance

Ensure the partner organizations maintained transparency and social audit of renovation/ reconstruction/ construction work.
Work closely with local government and partners for quality implementation of renovation/ reconstruction and construction work the agreed plan and activities.
Comply with all relevant Save the Children policies and procedures with respect to child protection, health and safety, equal opportunities and other relevant policies.
Ensure adequate technical and managerial backstopping to the Partner Organizations to enhance their organizational capacity for better performance.
Ensure smooth relationship with Partner Organizations during program/project period maintained.
Ensure smooth management of partnership with NGOs, private sector and government line agencies.

Coordination, Collaboration, Communication and Networking

Maintain regular communication and coordination with relevant team members the common Approaches to SFO and partner team for quality, and timely accomplishment of the work.
Enhance Coordination linkages/networking with government agencies and likeminded organizations for effective implementation of programs, policy advocacy and sharing of best practices.
Maintain close relation with thematic and project focal person and identify areas to work collaboratively to bring synergy.

Representation

In coordination with the line manager represent Save the Children at local, district, provincial, national, international levels and humanitarian community when and if required.

Occasional Significant Duties

Represent SC within district, Palika, provincial level infrastructure related meetings as per need
Manage the visits, work as a resource person with different external visitors.
Supports Save the Children’s dual mandate of development programmes in emergency preparedness and response for children.
Support field office on the tasks/ responsibility given by Supervisor in adhoc/need basis as and when required.

Qualifications and Experience:

Master’s degree in related Social Science along with minimum 3 years of relevant work experience or Bachelor of Engineering with 5 years of relevant work experience
Strong project/program development and overall project management skills
Higher degree of taking initiatives and has ability to work independently.
Strong leadership and managerial capability.
Proactive and assertive
Sound interpersonal skills with ability to work in a multi-cultural environment.
Partnership Management (both government and non-government) skills
Ability to work in a stressful and changing environment with limited resources
Proficiency in writing technical and programmatic reports that document program directions and results.

Skills

Interpersonal communication and coordination
Leadership & management
Program designing
Advocacy & lobbying
Negotiation
Resource mobilization
Reporting writing and analytical skills
Training, coaching, & mentoring

Required No.(s): 1 (Nepalese Citizen Only)
Contract length: Fixed Term
Location: Surkhet Field Office

The Organisation

We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.

We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
Violence against children is no longer tolerated

We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

Application Information

Please apply using a cover letter and up-to-date CV as a single document. Please also include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations.

We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

All employees are expected to carry out their duties in accordance with our global anti-harassment policy.
Save the Children does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.

ABOUT US

The Organization

No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
Violence against children is no longer tolerated

We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children.We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

Application Information:

Please apply using a cover letter and up-to-date CV as a single document. Please also include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations. A copy of the full role profile can be found at www.savethechildren.net/jobs We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

Job Identification: 5424
Job Category: Business Transformation
Posting Date: 01/15/2024, 02:10 PM
Apply Before: 01/22/2024, 11:59 PM
Job Schedule: Full time
Locations: AO – SFO (Surkhet)