INTRODUCTION

Habitat for Humanity Kenya (HFH Kenya) is a national non-profit organization that begun its operations in 1982 as an affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International. The affiliation is guided by a National Affiliation Agreement (NAA) and a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). HFH Kenya’s vision is: “A nation where every family has a decent place to live.” Mission: “Seeking to put God’s love into action, Habitat for Humanity Kenya brings people together to build homes, communities and hope”. Our overarching goal is: “Enabling low-income families access decent and affordable shelter”

JOB PUPORSE

Working under the guidance of the construction Supervisor, the Construction Assistant is responsible for the supervision of all Volunteer construction works of all buildings in in all sites in Laikipia, Tana River, Kisumu, and Machakos Counties HFHK areas of operation. Performing this role. The types of projects would typically be multiple, medium to small sized construction works. This position reports to the Construction supervisor and will be responsible for specific planning, management, and execution of work for assigned Volunteer Engagement construction projects. He/she will be key in forming collaboration with Subject Theme Experts for specific specialized project activities such housing innovation and low-cost technologies such as Interlocking Stabilized Soil Blocks (ISSB), fire burnt bricks, IFC blocks and any other appropriate technologies. On direct and indirect construction activities, He/she will ensure coordination and management of all key stakeholder’s construction process and serve as the focal point administrative coordination of all Volunteer programme/project implementation activities, involving extensive liaison with departmental units to initiate finance and logistical requests, process, and follow-up on administrative actions within programmes as well as manage all correspondence and documentation. He/she will also be responsible for coordination of artisans training through partners with new emerging current green technologies.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

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

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Basic Computer skills.
• AutoCAD/ArchiCAD computer skills added advantage.
• Good communication in English and Swahili.

OTHER INFORMATION

• Willing to uphold Christian principles of HFH Kenya
• Ability to work long and odd hours, including weekends
• Confidentiality
• Honesty
• High levels of integrity

Safeguarding: HFHI requires that all employees take seriously their ethical responsibilities to safeguarding our intended beneficiaries, their communities, and all those with whom we work. Managers at all levels have responsibilities to support and develop systems that create and maintain an environment that prevents harassment, sexual exploitation, and abuse, safeguards the rights of beneficiaries and community members (especially children), and promotes the implementation of Habitat for Humanity’s code of conduct.

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

Indicate in the subject of the email: Construction Assistant

However, we will review applications on a rolling basis, so we encourage early applications. Due to the expected high volume of applications, note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Habitat for Humanity Kenya is an equal opportunity employer, and as such, HFHK makes employment decisions and provides equal employment opportunity without regard to an applicant's race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, or disability.