Job Description
Construction Technician
Date: 16-Feb-2022
Location: Geita, Tanzania
Company: Plan International
Role Purpose
A key component of KAGIS involves improving water,
sanitation and hygiene (WASH) infrastructure at selected local primary and
secondary schools in the four councils. The specific schools, number of sites
(estimated at 20-35 schools), and type of works to be undertaken at each site
are presently being determined. Anticipated works include the rehabilitation or
expansion of existing sanitation and water supply facilities and/or new
construction if such facilities are absent, insufficient, or proceeding with rehabilitation
efforts would not be desirable or cost-effective. Table 1 outlines
examples of potential WASH interventions that may be undertaken by KAGIS.
Type of works
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Potential interventions
(Rehabilitation)
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Potential Interventions
(New construction)
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Sanitation Facilities
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Repair of existing sanitation blocks at the school (e.g.
pit latrines, VIP latrines, pour-flush, flush toilets, etc.); repair or
replacement of plumbing fixtures (e.g. sinks, handwashing facilities, etc.);
improving existing drainage and wastewater treatment works; other.
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Construction of new sanitation blocks at the school (e.g.
pit latrines, VIP latrines, pour-flush, flush toilets, etc.); septic tanks;
handwashing facilities; other.
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Water Supply Systems
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Repair of existing water supply systems at the school
(e.g. repairing or replacing handpumps, pipes, fixtures, repairing leaks,
etc.); other.
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Construction of new water supply systems at the school
(e.g. development of borehole with handpump or solar-powered/electric pump,
rainwater harvesting systems, connecting to existing piped water networks in
the community); increasing on-site water storage capacity; other.
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Once all assisted school sites have been selected and
details of the works to be undertaken at each school site have been determined,
the Construction Technician will support the preparation of a detailed
Construction Validation Plan (CVP) for Global Affairs Canada’s review and
approval. The Construction Technician will also support the preparation of an
updated Environmental Management Plan (EMP) and Class Screening Environmental
Assessment (CSEA) for review and approval by Global Affairs Canada.
Once all requisite construction and environmental approvals
from relevant Tanzanian government authorities and Global Affairs Canada have
been received, Plan International Canada will tender for suitably qualified
construction contractors to undertake the planned works at assisted schools.
Dimensions of the Role
The Construction Technician will provide technical support
in the following areas
Planning and Quantitative Surveying Services:
- Validate
the bill of quantities (BoQ) and cost estimates (labor, materials,
equipment) for WASH infrastructural works to be undertaken on assisted
school sites.
- Support
the preparation of a Construction Validation Plan (CVP) for Global Affairs
Canada’s review and approval.
- Support
the preparation of an updated Environmental Management Plan (EMP) and
Class Screening Environmental Assessment (CSEA) for review and approval by
Global Affairs Canada.
- Help
ensure all works meet applicable local/regional and or national
construction and environmental requirements, including securing approval
permits as required.
- Support
the Plan International Tanzania procurement committee in the preparation
for the engagement of contractors.
- Participate
in the evaluation of bids, contribute to the examination of technical and
financial bids submitted by bidding constructors.
- Ensure
that contractors comply with the applicable construction and environmental
laws, regulations, policies and directives of the Government of Tanzania,
Global Affairs Canada and Plan International Tanzania.
- Support
the Plan International Tanzania procurement committee which will involve
district construction engineers to procure materials for construction.
Accountabilities
Quality Assurance Services (construction supervision and
reporting):
- Prepare
and implement a quality assurance plan to ensure engaged contractors
undertake their assignment in accordance with contract, design
specifications and quality.
- Ensure
that all environmental and construction activities are planned and
implemented in accordance with the requirements of the Government of
Tanzania, Global Affairs Canada and Plan International Tanzania.
- Facilitate
an orientation session to contractors to ensure that they fully understand
their respective missions, contractual documents and other compliance
expectations.
- Review
and approve the implementation plans prepared by the engaged contractors
which will cover the mobilization, construction and demobilization phases
of their missions.
- Support
the establishment and operation of a temporary Quality Control Committee
(QCC) in each school to help with monitoring and supervision activities.
- Carry
out regular monitoring and supervision of the work of engaged contractors
at school sites.
- Review
regular progress updates submitted by engaged contractors to ensure
implementation is carried out in accordance with their respective
contracts, including agreed design, quality and costs.
- Organize
meetings with the main stakeholders of the project. These may include:
monthly general meetings attended by contractors, government (district,
regional) and Plan International; weekly coordination meetings with
contractors; additional meetings as needed.
- Prepare
and submit to the KAGIS Program Director monthly progress reports on the
implementation status and performance of engaged contractors.
- Participate
in the review and certification of payment requests to each contractor.
- Prepare
the certificate of completion for each contractor.
- Produce
a final quality assurance report that will include photographs of the
completed WASH infrastructure at all assisted school sites.
- Provide
technical clarity and guidance in all discussions between Plan
International Tanzania and the contractors involved.
- Perform
any other task that may be discussed and agreed with Plan International
Tanzania.
Coordination and reporting
- Serve
as the main point of contact between Plan International Tanzania and the
contractors contracted to undertake the work at assisted school sites.
- Coordinate
with regional and district government engineers / technicians and
contractors to ensure timely inspection and approval at critical points in
the construction process.
- In
collaboration with the KAGIS Program Director and engaged contractors,
develop a detailed construction monitoring and reporting work plan which
includes among others: the preparation of timely progress reports; testing
and acceptance of building materials, mechanisms to facilitate early
identification of any potential challenges and delays, and development of
mitigation plans if necessary; ensure that good health, safety and
environmental practices are in place and followed.
- Responsible
for overseeing the activities of engaged contractors and reporting to the
KAGIS Program Director, ensuring that construction is completed on
schedule and on budget. In addition, the Construction Technician will
inform the KAGIS Program Director regarding the approvals for the release
of funds pending satisfactory delivery of service steps by the engaged
contractors.
- Be an
active contributor to the KAGIS project team. The Construction Technician
will liaise with the KAGIS Finance Manager as well as the procurement and
logistics unit of Plan International Tanzania’s country office based in
Dar es Salaam.
- Collaborate
with Plan International Canada’s technical and project management teams on
KAGIS’s construction and environmental deliverables and associated
requirements of the Government of Tanzania, Plan International and Global
Affairs Canada.
Security
- Ensure
compliance with security procedures and policies as determined by country
leadership.
- Proactively
ensure that team members operate in a secure environment and are aware of
Safeguarding policies.
Ensures
that Plan International’s global policies for safeguarding children and
young people and Gender Equality and Inclusion (GEIP) are fully embedded
in accordance with the principles and requirements of the policy including
relevant Implementation Standards and Guidelines as applicable to their
area of responsibility. This includes, but is not limited to, ensuring
Plan and Partner’s staff and associates are aware of and understand their
responsibilities under these policies and Plan International’s Code of
Conduct (CoC), their relevance to their area of work, and that concerns
are reported and managed in accordance with the appropriate procedures
Communications and Working Relationships:
Internal:
External:
This
position works closely with government stakeholders
Key relationships
- Plan
International Canada
- Plan
International Tanzania Programme Unit & Country Office
- Senior
Head of Program Quality
- Head
of Health and Nutrition and Education
Functional
networks within Plan
Technical expertise, skills and knowledge
Required experience and Qualifications
- Diploma
or Full Technician Certificate in Civil/building engineering.
- A
minimum of five (5) years of experience of similar assignments (WASH
infrastructure, borehole development).
- Professional
license valid / registered and in good standing with the relevant professional
association / accrediting agency.
- Willingness
to visit school sites frequently, stay in the field for long periods.
- Knowledge
of / experience with environmental assessments, Tanzania’s National
Environmental Management Council (NEMC) environmental assessment
requirements and processes would be beneficial.
Previous
experience working with international NGOs, similar field and work
experience in Geita and Kibondo regions are considered as assets.
Essential
Behaviours
- Hardworking
with capacity to work independently with minimum supervision
- Honest,
integrity, open and transparent personality.
- Working
towards achieving a team goal
- Be
able to Respect all groups of people in the community and culturally
sensitive
- Persuasive
and able to work with different cultural settings
- Motivated,
energetic and strives to develop and support others
- Result
oriented and a team player
- Working
for the best interest of the organization and children
Appreciate
of child rights and gender equality
Plan International’s Values in Practice
We are open and accountable
- Promotes
a culture of openness and transparency, including with sponsors and
donors.
- Holds
self and others accountable to achieve the highest standards of integrity.
- Consistent
and fair in the treatment of people.
- Open
about mistakes and keen to learn from them.
Accountable
for ensuring we are a safe organisation for all children, girls &
young people
We strive for lasting impact
- Articulates
a clear purpose for staff and sets high expectations.
- Creates
a climate of continuous improvement, open to challenge and new ideas.
- Focuses
resources to drive change and maximise long-term impact, responsive to
changed priorities or crises.
Evidence-based
and evaluates effectiveness.
We work well together
- Seeks
constructive outcomes, listens to others, willing to compromise when
appropriate.
- Builds
constructive relationships across Plan International to support our shared
goals.
- Develops
trusting and ‘win-win’ relationships with funders, partners and
communities.
Engages
and works well with others outside the organization to build a better
world for girls and all children.
We are inclusive and empowering
- Seeks
constructive outcomes, listens to others, willing to compromise when
appropriate.
- Builds
constructive relationships across Plan International to support our shared
goals.
- Develops
trusting and ‘win-win’ relationships with funders, partners and
communities.
Engages
and works well with others outside the organization to build a better
world for girls and all children.
Physical Environment
- Working
environment will include both typical office environment and field
environment
The
position requires regular field travels, at least 40% of the work time
Level of contact with children
Mid contact: Occasional interaction with children during environmental
assessment and construction.
Location: Geita
Reports to: Program Director
Grade: D1
Closing Date: 27th February, 2022
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