CONSTRUCTION SUPERVISOR

Position status: Fix term contract for 1 year (Renewable based on Budget availability and performance )
Location: Hudieda - Addahi (December 2025 – March 2026) & Al-Qaedah (March 2025 – Dec 2026)

Doctors Without Borders / Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an international, humanitarian, non-governmental organisation providing assistance to people in need as a result of natural and man-made disasters, irrespective of race, religion, ideology or politics.

Main Purpose

Supervising and monitoring the implementation of the daily building and rehabilitation activities in the project, according to MSF standards, protocols and procedures in order to ensure the efficient running of the project

Accountabilities

• Supervising and monitoring on a day-to-day basis the implementation of the building and rehabilitation activities in the project ensuring compliance of MSF standards, protocols and procedures.  This includes the following tasks:  
• Analyzing, according to customer requirements and MSF programs, the needs for construction/rehabilitation works and reporting to the line manager accordingly, in order to provide the necessary information to find an appropriate and efficient solution, including planning of (financial, technical, material and human) resources that meet the mission needs
• Supervising and following up through regular visits the work of construction and/or rehabilitation in progress, in order to ensure deadlines, budget and technical specifications and to early detect potential deviations
• Negotiating agreements and permissions for construction/ rehabilitation projects, establishing regular contacts with local authorities, in order to ensure all required documentation is filled upon and to avoid delays
• Organizing and supervising call for tenders (architect office, company tendering) activities in order to ensure the best technical and financial conditions
• Planning and supervising the HR processes (recruitment, training, performance evaluation and internal, external communication) of the drivers and mechanics in order to ensure both the sizing and the amount of knowledge required for the activity
• Supervising and leading the logistic team under his/her responsibility including the definition of each person's tasks (daily supervision and checking the quality of their work); drawing up working schedule;  organising and leading team meetings
• Providing monthly activity reports and implementing reporting practices and protocols in order to ensure that all vehicle documentation is in order and inspection reports are  filled in by the drivers
• Performing delegated tasks according to his her speciality and as specified in his/her job description

MSF Section/Context Specific Accountabilities

• The position will be shared between two MSF projects, with an initial assignment at the Ad-Dahi MSF Rural Hospital (Hudaydah) from December 2025 to February 2026, followed by deployment to the Kilo / Ibb Surgical Project from March to December 2026.
• Conducting on-site supervision of all construction and rehabilitation activities in both locations, ensuring quality, safety and compliance with MSF technical standards, IPC requirements and approved construction drawings.
• Following up on construction activites, including site meetings, progress monitoring, verification of contractor deliverables, and reporting any deviations, delays or technical concerns to the line manager.
• Preparing, reviewing and maintaining as-built drawings and technical documentation using AutoCAD, ensuring accurate records of completed works.
• Supporting the preparation, verification and follow up of Bills of Quantities (BoQs) to ensure consistency with technical drawings and actual site conditions.
• Providing basic Water and Sanitation (WASH) support to construction and rehabilitation works when relevant. (This support is complementary in the Construction Department for new works and rehabilitation).
• Identifying and reporting technical issues or risks in construction or related utility systems and proposing appropriate, timely solutions in line with MSF protocols.
• Supporting technical assessments, site surveys and feasibility studies for future construction or facility improvements as requested.Adhere strictly to MSF security protocols and road safety guidelines, especially in high-risk areas.

Requirements

•     Education: Essential, secondary education; desirable Engineering or construction diploma/BA.
•     Experience: Essential 2 years of previous experience in similar jobs with WASH background 
•     Languages: Essential, local language commandment and mission working language (Arabic and English)
•     Knowledge:  Computer literacy – Autocad and Microsoft Excel 

Competencies                     

• Results and Quality Orientation L2
• Teamwork and Cooperation L2
• Behavioural Flexibility L2
• Commitment to MSF Participles L2
• Stress Management L3