Country: Congo
Closing date: 01 May 2019
Position: Site Engineer
Location: Ouesso, Republic of Congo
Reports to: Site Representative
Remuneration: To be discussed
Hours and Term: 6 months, with renewable term
Start Date: 1 June 2019
Website: www.newsightcongo.com
Background - About New Sight:
Four in five blind people in this world are needlessly blind. They are needlessly blind because we can do something to either prevent or treat their blindness. When is restored, lives are transformed – for patients, families, and even the whole community. New Sight Eye Care is a charity registered in the UK and in Hong Kong. Following the successful establishment of our first non-profit eye centre in Impfondo in the Republic of Congo, at the invitation and with the support of local authorities, we are extending our services through the construction and fitting out of a new comprehensive teaching eye hospital in Ouesso on a 6-hectare land acquired in November 2016. This strategic location will enable us to reach out to the whole of Congo and neighbouring countries. We are looking for likeminded people passionate about giving the priceless gift of sight.
Position Purpose:
New Sight Eye Care is looking for motivated and energetic person to contribute to a meaningful construction project to build a compound containing an eye hospital and accommodation buildings at Ouesso in the Republic of Congo.
Based in Ouesso, you will supervise the day-to-day construction works and agree on interim measurement with the contractors. As a member of a small site team you will need to be flexible in the scope of your contribution to the project. You will report to the New Sight Site Representative but also work closely with the Project Engineering Consultant and Cost Consultant based in South Africa.
Job Requirements:
- A degree in civil engineering or equivalent.
- A minimum of two years of post-graduate work experience.
- French speaking ability will be an asset but not a requirement.
Job Responsibilities:
- Report to the New Sight Site Representative.
- Liaise with and support the Project Cost Consultant and Engineering Consultant.
- Undertake the day-to-day supervision and quality assurance of construction works.
- Ensure the works are carried out in accordance with the drawings and specifications.
- Maintaining site progress records.
- Work with the contractors to maintain progress, quality, and site safety.
- Agree on interim measurement and valuations with the contractors.
- Assist to maintain a financial control system and report on a regular basis.
- Liaise with the design team and work with them to clarify and improve the design as works proceed.
- Attend site technical and progress meetings.
How to apply:
Please send a resume and thoughtful cover letter, outlining how your skills and experience meet the qualifications of the position and stating how you heard about this opportunity, in Microsoft Word or PDF formats, to Joanne Stokes at joanne@newsightcongo.com. Please include your name and the position title, Site Engineer, in the email subject line.
New Sight Eye Care is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity of all kinds and encourages candidates from all backgrounds to apply for this exciting new opportunity.