Jamat Khana Development (JKD) Project Officer, National Council Syria @ Aga Khan Development Network

Job Summary

Roel and Responsibilities:

The JKD Project Officer is responsible to provide oversight and management of all JKD projects in the country, including but not limited to:

• Implementing of the JKD 1-, 5- and 15-year plans together through new construction, repair and retrofit of existing structures, facility assessment and analysis.
• Manage the development of all JK construction projects, ensuring that projects are completed on time, on budget and according to design specifications and global standards established.
• Develop and enforce national standards related to planning, design and construction with specific attention to safety from natural and man-made risks.
• Engage with and manage staff and volunteers to assist in delivery of JKD projects.
• Develop the profile and capacity of the JKD Office to successfully implement annual JKD plans.
• Prepare JK project proposals and budgets in consultation with the JKD National Committee and National Council EO.
• Prepare funding requests for JKD projects.
• Engage in regular site visits to all ongoing JKD projects.
• Monitor construction status.
• Monitor project financial/budget status.
• Ensure that best management practices are being followed.
• Prepare status reports for all projects on a weekly basis.
• Enforcement of specifications for design of JK.s.
• Solicit tenders/ bids for constructions projects.
• Develop, negotiation and enforce contracts.

Institutional Liaison with
•    National JKD committee chaired by National Council President.
•    DJI JKD Coordinator (functional guidance).
•    Local JKD Committees that are chaired by Local Council Presidents.
•    JKD Accountant.
•    Others: Engineers, Architects, Construction Managers, Contractors, Volunteers and interns

Required Skills

Education:

• Minimum Bachelor Degree in Engineering - preferably Civil, Construction or Architecture or equivalent.
• Optional - Degree in Business Administration, accreditation in Project Management or Master Degree in a related field.

Experience:

• 5+ years of Design and/or Construction Experience.
• At least 3+ years of Project Management Experience.

Knowledge and skills

• Knowledge of construction methodology as well as safety practices related to construction.
• Experience in developing and implementing construction budgets.
• Knowledge of national and international building codes as well as health and safety practices related to construction.
• Knowledge of construction contract options.
• Familiarity with project management methodology and best practices.
• Understanding and appreciation of trends, emerging technologies, and materials in construction industry.
• Strong negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to analyse, follow-up and resolve problems.
• Excellent report writing, proposal development, observation and documentation skill, including construction photography.
• Strong interpersonal skills in addition to being open-minded and a good listener.

Language.

• Excellent Arabic written and oral skills.
• Fluency in English (written and oral)

Strong IT/Computer skills.

• MS office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project).
• Auto CAD.
• Familiarity with other Engineering and design software would be helpful

Key Accountabilities:

• Ensure that the interests of the National and Local Councils, as well as other stakeholders, are protected at all times.
• Ensuring the JKD projects are completed on time and within budget and in accordance with international standards for comfort and safety.

• The role is open for Syrian nationals and for the candidates with the legal right to reside and work in Syria.