Clerk of Works – Short Term

Job description

Let’s Build Foundation, a global non-profit organization collaborates with the Government of the Republic of Zambia, through Ministry of Education to provide educational infrastructure. Our work is focused on the construction of additional classrooms in government secondary schools and the provision of school furniture. We believe well designed and built classrooms help to increase attendance, improve student outcomes, support better teaching, and reduce student dropouts. Let’s Build is non-religious and has no political affiliation. Our mission is to build classrooms to increase children and youths’ enrolment in secondary education. We are impartial, neutral, independent, and united by our common vision: A classroom for everyone.

Our mission: We build classrooms to increase children and youth enrolment in secondary education.

We are united by a common vision, and we respect and honour different religions, cultures, and languages.

ROLE PURPOSE AND SUMMARY:

Under the overall supervision of the Construction Projects Manager, the Clerk of Works will be responsible for the supervision of classroom blocks and any other associated works in selected Secondary Schools to be constructed by Contractors over a period of 5 months. He/she will be Let’s Build’s representative on site, providing oversight to the contractor’s team. Furthermore, the role holder will be responsible for monitoring compliance with Let’s Build and relevant Government policies by Contractors. He/she is expected to be highly versatile and able to manage multiple tasks.

In the event of an emergency and depending on the work demands, the role holder will be expected to work outside the normal job description and be able to vary working hours accordingly.

SCOPE OF ROLE

Reports directly to: Construction Projects Manager

Dimensions: Works with Let’s Build staff, Contractors, School Management Committees and communities

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY

Conduct routine inspection and supervision of construction projects whilst ensuring that construction works are in line with international and national quality standards, align with the plans and specifications and are completed in a timely manner.
Checking compliance with designs/drawings, specifications and site instructions
Conduct material testing and approval whenever necessary.
Ensure that the quality and quantity of construction materials used is as per set standards and as prescribed in the plans, detailed specifications, and Bills of Quantities
Collect qualitative and numerical data from sites regarding the construction works and provide the data in a timely manner to all concerned.
Orient the School Management committees on their roles and responsibilities.
Provide management and oversight to Parent-Teacher Committees (PTCs
Cultivate and maintain strategic relationships with district partners, all relevant community and school committees and community leaders to ensure that all community related issues are handled professionally.
Participate in meetings with district partners, School Authorities, community leaders, key community committees wherever necessary.
Conducting daily site visits and providing updates to Branch office
Attend and coordinating site meetings
Ensure that all activities are carried out without putting children at risk of abuse, harm, or exploitation.
Ensure that all relevant health and safety procedures are being followed on site.
Comply with relevant Let’s Build policies and procedures.
Ensure communities are compliant with all Let’s Build and Government policies.
Report writing

BEHAVIOURS (Values in Practice)

Willingness to Improve

Strive to be agile, solution oriented and open for change in our approach
Adaptive; aiming to listen, learn and adjust from experiences and failure

Reliable

Delivering as promised
Proactively communicating
Managing commitments

Collaborative

Supportive through:

leveraging skills and strengths
showing appreciation of others work
support through challenge

Driven by Purpose

Motivated by the why
Focused and aligning decisions and goals towards our purpose
Honesty and transparency

QUALIFICATIONS

Diploma in any Construction related field with at least 5 years’ experience from recognized institution/s and at least (5) years’ experience.
Valid motorbike license and at least 3 years’ experience riding a motorbike on the highway
Posses Technical knowledge and skills of construction

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

Essential

Diploma holder or related in the construction industry with at least (5) years’ experience. Previous experience as a Bricklayer will be added advantage.
Proven experience in overseeing the construction of schools or similar construction projects.
Understands the project life cycle
Familiar with local Building Standards
Ability to set out buildings
Demonstrated experience in supervising contractors
Must demonstrate his/her ability to measure works, read and interpret Bills of Quantities
Must be attentive to detail
Result-oriented
Experience in working with communities in rural areas.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to collaborate with a wide range of partners at community and district levels.
Willingness to stay and work in difficult remote rural areas
Proven experience in managing contractor led construction works.
Experience in working with construction works using various building materials
Ability to collaborate in a small, proactive team, motivating colleagues and providing support and advice as necessary
Willingness and ability to change work practices and hours
Understanding of Let’s Build Vision and Mission and a commitment to its objectives
Good personal organizational skills, including time management, and ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure
Commitment to and understanding of Let’s Build ’s aims, core values and principles
Ability to work within a multicultural setting
Ability to generate weekly written reports on behalf of Let’s Build
Attend to any other duties assigned by the Supervisor

LET’S BUILD OFFER

Opportunity to be a member of an agile start-up organization in Zambia. Let’s Build is centered around our core values, which influence our way of working. Taking pride in being purpose driven, collaborative, reliable and willing to improve – values and behaviors we will be looking for in the candidate.

LOCATION

Office in Lusaka, Zambia

METHOD OF APPLICATION

Submit a cover letter max. 1 page, CV max. 3 pages, details of two references and attach relevant credentials and qualifications. All applications must be submitted via Teamtailor no later than COB May 7, 2025.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.