Association for Aid and Relief Japan
Association for Aid and Relief, Japan (AAR Japan) is an International Non-Governmental Organization that reaches out to the most vulnerable populations around the globe. AAR Japan is to launch a new project of education to assist primary education in Kalobeyei, Turkana West Sub-County from 31st March 2023.
Therefore, AAR Japan is seeking for a Project Engineer for the abovementioned project. The successful candidate will be on duty at AAR Japan Kakuma Office, which is located in Kakuma, Turkana West, Turkana County. The candidate will work under the direct supervision of AAR Japan’s international staff. The details of the position in concern are as follows.
Duties;
- Carry all duties under the direct supervision of AAR Japan’s international staff;
- Liaise with stakeholders (local authorities, local-led organizations in communities or other agencies in education sector) to conduct a construction project;
- Develop tendering documents, construction documents (i.e. BOQ);
- Pay a site visit to a construction site(s) to monitor the construction progress and give a contractor instruction for the way forward;
- Provide professional information and views on engineering or construction to AAR Japan’s international staff when needed;
- Conduct a pre/post survey to assess the impact of the project, analyze and compile collected data;
- Write a monthly report and submit to AAR Japan’s international staff every month to report the progress of the project implementation;
- Perform any other duties instructed by AAR Japan’s international staff
Requirements;
- More than 7 years’ experience in construction as an engineer;
- Construction experience in the refugee set up is greatly valued;
- Work experience with UN agencies or international NGOs is highly valued;
- Fluent language skills of English;
- Team-work skills;
- Communication skills;
- Independency and professionalism;
- PC skills (Microsoft Office is a must);
- CAD or other construction-related software is a must;
Period (subject to change due to internal circumstances);
From 31st March 2023 to 31st December 2023 with 3-month probation period
Salary (Gross);
Gross amount of 100,000 KES to 145,600 KES per month (amount will be determined based on experiences or skills)
Other Benefits;
- Medical insurance
- Work injury benefits
- Accommodation, including utilities
- Telecommunication (only for work-related purposes)
- Paid leave
How to apply
Interested candidates are required to submit their applications consisting of the following documents to [email protected] via email by 5PM of 30th December, 2022.
- Cover letter (A4, 1 page)
- Curriculum Vitae with 3 referees of former/current DIRECT supervisors (include their contacts of email address or phone number)
- Copy of academic or professional certificates
*Please indicate which position to apply for in the email title.
*Any submissions after the deadline or incomplete submissions will NOT be considered.
*Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.
*Any inquires on assessment process/progress of an application will NOT be accepted.