LS03301
CONSTRUCTION SUPERVISOR
Level 6
Reports to (Hierarchical)
Logistics Coordinator / Construction Manager (if any) / Project Coordinator
Reports to (Functional)
Logistics Coordinator / Construction Manager
Job Family
Logistics and Supply
Main Purpose
Supervising and monitoring the implementation of the daily building and rehabilitation activities in the project, according to MSF standards, protocols and procedures in order to ensure the efficient running of the project
Accountabilities
- Supervising and monitoring on a day-to-day basis the implementation of the building and rehabilitation activities in the project ensuring compliance of MSF standards, protocols and procedures. This includes the following tasks:
- Analyzing, according to customer requirements and MSF programs, the needs for construction/rehabilitation works and reporting to the line manager accordingly, in order to provide the necessary information to find an appropriate and efficient solution, including planning of (financial, technical, material and human) resources that meet the mission needs
- Supervising and following up through regular visits the work of construction and/or rehabilitation in progress, in order to ensure deadlines, budget and technical specifications and to early detect potential deviations
- Negotiating agreements and permissions for construction/ rehabilitation projects, establishing regular contacts with local authorities, in order to ensure all required documentation is filled upon and to avoid delays
- Organizing and supervising call for tenders (architect office, company tendering) activities in order to ensure the best technical and financial conditions
- Planning and supervising the HR processes (recruitment, training, performance evaluation and internal, external communication) of the drivers and mechanics in order to ensure both the sizing and the amount of knowledge required for the activity
- Supervising and leading the logistic team under his/her responsibility including the definition of each person's tasks (daily supervision and checking the quality of their work); drawing up working schedule; organising and leading team meetings
- Providing monthly activity reports and implementing reporting practices and protocols in order to ensure that all vehicle documentation is in order and inspection reports are filled in by the drivers
- Performing delegated tasks according to his her speciality and as specified in his/her job description
Education
Essential, secondary education; desirable Engineering or construction diploma/education
Experience
Essential 2 years of previous experience in similar jobs
Language Level Description
B1 Independent User
Threshold or intermediate
- Can understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure, etc.
- Can deal with most situations likely to arise while travelling in an area where the language is spoken.
- Can produce simple connected text on topics that are familiar or of personal interest.
- Can describe experiences and events, dreams, hopes and ambitions and briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans.
Technical Skills
Facility Management
AUTONOMOUS
Able to identify the needs of a base in terms of non-medical investment equipment.
Able to analyse/interpret the data extracted from Buphagus
Basic knowledge of the equipment management policy (identification, maintenance procedures, standard articles, etc.)
Able to evaluate the impact of inhouse or outhouse servicing of investiment equipments
Management of Offices and Workplace Safety
AUTONOMOUS
Ability to collect the needs of the building users and propose and implement rational solutions
Ability to understand and evaluate the local real estate market.
General knowledge of safety hazard and related soultions
General technical knowledge of the maintenance principles/tools for all the tehcnical services related to the buildings
Construction and Renovation
MASTER
Able to perform a technical evaluation of a complex of buildings.
Perfect knowlegde of MSF construction process
Able to define and develop a construction project (up to 200 m²) in all its elemetns and considering the integration of all the other relevant technical families (watsan, energy, etc.)
Able to define the appropriate tools in order to launch a construction procedure (call for tenders, team for daywork, etc.)
Able to organise site planning, draft a timetable for the construction activities, and provide followup of the budget.
Sound knowledge of local market in terms of tmaterials, technicians, contractors, local law and istitutional actors
Capacity to do complex site planning for structure installation (temporary, semi-premanent and permanent structures)
Safety
AUTONOMOUS
Able to identify the major risks presented by a project in terms of safety of goods and persons, in collaboration with the project coordinator.
Able to identify measures to reduce risks and develop a contingency plan for a project
Transversal Competencies
Commitment to MSF’s Principles
Demonstrates loyalty, awareness and respect for MSF’s values
- Expresses his/her interest by talking/asking/giving informed opinions about MSF’s activities.
- Expresses he/she wants to work with MSF because of its principles and mission.
- Overtly expresses his/her satisfaction at belonging to MSF and defends MSF’s social mission.
- Refers to beneficiaries* when speaking about his/her own work.
- Always transmits a positive image of MSF in front of both colleagues and external people.
- Translates the principles of MSF into actions.
Behavioural Flexibility
Adapts behaviour to the needs of the situation
- Accepts decisions which are not completely in line with his/her personal opinions.
- Is flexible in applying and adapting procedures.
- Adapts his/her behaviour to the characteristics of the interlocutor and/or situation.
- Learns from problems and difficulties, becoming more competent at resolving similar situations in the future.
- Looks for adaptable solutions in order to achieve objectives.
- Reassesses priorities when circumstances change, focusing on objectives.
Stress Management
Understands other people’ s stress
- Has an understanding attitude towards other people’s mistakes and shortcomings.
- Gives calm and polite answers and repeats them patiently if necessary.
- Uses techniques or plans activities to manage his/her own stress.
- Responds and acts constructively in conflictive situations.
Results and Quality Orientation
Works towards objectives, preserving established standards
- Perseveres until the objectives of the job and the team have been met.
- Complies with the procedures, processes and rules set by MSF.
- Is aware that the purpose of his/her job is to meet the specified objectives.
- Is autonomous.
- Mobilizes resources.
- Analyses problems and constraints.
Teamwork and Cooperation
Shares information and coordinates with team and/or others
- Shares significant information in a timely manner and actively seeks the opinion of team members or others through empathetic communication.
- Allows others to question work/input if this leads to improvement.
- Coordinates with other team members to ensure that common objectives are achieved.
- Shows interest in and empathy with team members.