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Republic of Kenya

Ministry of Agriculture

Small Scale Horticulture Development Project (SHDP)

Job Advertisement for Clerk of Works

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The Small Scale Horticulture Development Project (SHDP) is jointly funded by the Government
of Kenya and the African Development Fund.

Its main objective is to contribute towards poverty reduction and food security by improving the performance of irrigation and marketing infrastructure, as well as enhanced methods of horticultural productivity in Nine Districts across Eastern and Rift Valley Provinces.

The Project invites applications from suitably qualified individuals for the above post to be employed on open ended contract basis.

Duties and Responsibilities

Clerks of Works/ Site Inspectors/Site Supervisors are required to supervise contracts on behalf
of the employer such as Construction of Irrigation Infrastructure including Canal Lining, Weir
Construction, Installing Pipe Networks and Erecting Marketing and Office Buildings.

The main responsibility of the Clerks of Works/Site Supervisors will include making sure that work is carried out to the client’s Standards, Specification and Schedule.

She/he will ensure that the correct materials and workmanship are used and that the client is given quality work and value for money.

She/he will be required to be on site all the time and be vigilant in inspections of a large range of technical aspects of the work.

This involves:

    * Be familiar with all relevant drawings and written instructions, checking them and using them as a reference when inspecting the work
    * Making visual inspections
    * Taking measurements and samples on site to make sure that the work and the materials meet the specifications and quality standards
    * Ensure that the works are within the legal requirements
    * Be conversant with health and safety legislation and bring any shortfalls observed to the attention of the Engineer
    * Keeping detailed records of all aspects of the works and putting the records into monthly statements/reports for the client.
    * These are and not limited to progress and any delays, the number and type of workers employed, weather conditions, visitors to the site, drawings received, deliveries, instructions and any other details of any significant events

Qualifications

Applicants should posses the following:

    * A diploma in either Civil, Agricultural, Building and Construction Engineering
    * Over five (5No) years experience in related jobs
    * Membership to the Institute of Clerks of Works of Kenya will be added advantage

Skills and Personal Qualities

The person should:

    * Have a wide understanding of the building industry, including knowledge of materials, trades, methods and legal requirements
    * Have good spoken and written English in communication skills
    * Be a person of high integrity
    * Good interpersonal skills
    * Have good public relations
    * Be conversant with latest methods and statutory legislation

Salary

A competitive attractive salary package will be given depending on experience.

Interested candidates should send their applications including a cover letter, detailed curriculum vitae, copies of academic certificates and testimonials, names of three referees, telephone contact and email address to

The Project Coordinator,
Small scale Horticulture Development Project,
Maendeleo House 6th Floor
P.O. Box 30028-00100 Nairobi

or by email to npcshdp@yahoo.com

so as to reach not later than Friday June 24, 2011.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.