Good Neighbors has a presence in over 30 different countries allowing us to support over 17 million people and includes nearly 10 million children. CHILD DEVELOPMENT We work to protect preschoolers and children who have been neglected due to poverty

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for all activities related to the construction and medical equipment of the project.
• Collaborate with engineers and architects to create an accurate budget and timeframe
• Manage and coordinate the building, delivery of supplies, placement of workforce, hiring of subcontractors, etc.
• Ensure each construction and procurement is completed on within the deadline and the set budget, and meets all local codes and regulations.
• Conducting site visits to inspect work, check materials and ensure staff are following health and safety guidelines
• Meeting regularly with clients, third parties and other managers to report on progress
• Regularly reviewing timings, budget, labor, risk and project plans to ensure work stays on track
• Working in an office and on a construction site.
• Preparing plans for the purchase of equipment, services, and supplies.
• Maintaining and updating supplier information such as qualifications, delivery times, product ranges, etc.
• Maintaining good supplier relations and negotiating contracts.
• Support the project team in development of the Master Procurement Plan and contribute to regular updates of the plan in reference to annual project work plans.
• All construction and procurement must be managed in compliance with the regulations of KOICA and Kenya Good Neighbors.

Requirements

Required skills & Qualifications

• Must possess a Bachelor’s degree in procurement / civil engineering and/or related field, as well as any required state licensing
• Construction experience will be an added advantage
• Certificate in Supply Chain Management and professional qualification in Supply Chain Management / Procurement will be an added advantage
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Must be able to effectively and efficiently multitask
• Undertake any other task as may be assigned by immediate supervisor

Language

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Knowledge of another UN official language is a plus