Latest Job Vacancies at Vision Africa Regional Network (VAREN) in Zambia

Vision Africa Regional Network (VAREN) has entered into an agreement with Millennium Challenge Account Zambia (MCAZ) to implement a Sanitation Improvement Project in Mtendere Township of Lusaka. The project intends to accelerate access to adequate sanitation to 1300 households by supporting the construction of improved low-cost toilets and connecting them to the Lusaka Water and Sewerage Company Waste Water Network (sewer lines).

VAREN Invites applications for the position of Building Construction Officer.

Work station: Lusaka

Length of contract: 12 months (with the possibility of being extended)

Supervisor:  Project Manager

Key job duties, responsibilities, and tasks:

• Take lead in recruiting and conducting training of local builders/plumbers in the basics of latrine construction under the proposed technological options
• Supervise the local builders/Plumbers in all construction works and establishing collaboration with beneficiary households in the project area; gathering and providing necessary information for regular reporting; for identification of gaps and duplication in services; for improved assistance to beneficiary households and for improved coordination
• Supervise all Construction activities through developing weekly work plans and indicators together for monitoring of targets, and through supporting and guiding them in their daily work;
• Facilitate regular recognition/certification and handover of completed sanitation facilities
• Assist the Project Team with gathering information, sensitization, training activities and reporting on key milestones achievements.
• Make a final technical evaluation of the proposed toilet designs and offer technical assistance to the work done to improve it into healthy and hygienic living conditions, privacy, and security.
• Prepare plan, budget, and BOQ for construction of 1 105 flushable toilets.
• Ensure that the work is being implemented effectively and in compliance with donor (MCAZ) requirements, beneficiary accountability, and other professional standards.
• Support outreach staff and liaise with beneficiaries, landlords and Artisans
• Maintain a transparent, honest and supportive communication structure with the Project team, with communities, beneficiaries, and the donor.
• Conduct regular field visits as needed
• Upholding VAREN’s Core values and ensuring its principles to Comply and exercise organizational values and culture
• Represent VAREN to other NGO’s, agencies and Governmental authorities and in local coordination meetings were requested
• Attend to other things as assigned by the supervisor

Qualifications:

Education:

• Architecture or BA in Civil Engineering degree or Construction Technical Diploma or a related field with a minimum of three years’ of practical experiences in construction particularly in the areas of WASH

Knowledge Skills and Competencies:

• Experience doing technical design assessments, preparing BOQ and budgets
• Experience in water and sanitation construction
• Knowledge in effective application of community participatory methodologies
• Fluent spoken and written English and Nyanja
• Proven experience delivering training and capacity building in WASH construction
• Excellent report writing and data analysis skills
• Computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Knowledge of budget /management principles.
• Able to oversee multiple tasks.
• Good oral and written communication
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and minimal supervision.

HOW TO APPLY

All applicants for the above-named positions should submit detailed Curriculum Vitae accompanied by a cover letter addressed to: The Executive Director, P.O Box 710527, Mansa; Or Via Email:  [email protected].