JOB OFFER at PLAN International Cameroon – NGO, : Maroua, Academic intern in civil engineering
Location: Maroua, Cameroon
Company: Plan International
The Organization
Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organization that advances children’s rights and equality for girls.
We believe in the power and potential of every child. But this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And it’s girls who are most affected.
Working together with children, young people, our supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges facing girls and all vulnerable children.
We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood. And we enable children to prepare for – and respond to – crises and adversity. We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge.
We have been building powerful partnerships for children for over 85 years, and are now active in more than 80 countries.
ROLE PROFILE
Title:
Academic Intern in Civil Engineering
Functional Area:
Program
Reports to:
Monitoring Engineer
Location:
Maroua
Travel may be required:
Yes, With multiple field trips. (40% land and 60% office)
Effective Date:
July 202
Type of contract:
Academic Intern
Grade:
For: National
Duration: 03 months renewable based on performance
DIMENSION OF ROLE:
Plan International is an independent humanitarian and development organization that advances children’s rights and equality for girls.
We believe in the power and potential of every child. But this potential is often stifled by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And it is the girls who are the most affected.
Together with children, young people, our supporters and partners, we strive to create a just world, tackling the root causes of the problems faced by girls and all vulnerable children.
Plan International is recruiting for its service needs a young academic trainee in civil engineering who will be responsible for helping the Chief Engineer of the Maroua office to monitor the ongoing construction and rehabilitation work carried out by Plan International in the Far North region and to ensure that said daily supervised work is precise, consistent and progressive.
Main roles and responsibilities:
Under the direct supervision of the Monitoring Engineer of the Maroua office, the recruited intern will:
– Participate in the development of service provider contracts
– Design quotes for the works to be built / rehabilitated
Provide technical support for monitoring construction / rehabilitation activities
– Daily monitoring of construction activities in construction / rehabilitation sites in progress in the Far North region
– Ensure the availability of construction equipment necessary for the execution of the works
– Ensure that good quality materials are used in accordance with the specifications
– Supervise the teams working on the site, to ensure that the construction work is progressing as planned.
– Report regularly to the supervisor on the progress of the construction works.
– Ensure that the material is stored safely and take preventive measures to reduce the risk of loss.
Produce reports on the progress of ongoing construction/rehabilitation activities
– Submit weekly reports for ongoing construction/rehabilitation works at the various supervision sites.
– Submit monthly monitoring reports of ongoing construction/rehabilitation works to the Maroua regional office
– Prepare and submit works acceptance reports
– Provide end-of-works reports during the three months following the end of the contract.
Work in collaboration coordination with other departments
– Maintain a close relationship with field teams and other departments (program and operations) to ensure the smooth running of operations and effective communication at all levels.
– Foster a close working relationship with the finance department.
– Provide effective technical support to improve the quality of service delivery.
Monitor infrastructure construction/rehabilitation budget lines
– Develop payment plans for construction companies based on contract closures
– Prepare payment documents for service providers
– Support the Field Monitoring Engineer in the development of terms of reference and performance reports related to budget consumption for construction/rehabilitation works.
– Follow with the Supply Chain department all the activities concerning the construction / equipment of the infrastructures in progress in the office of Maroua.
– Participate in the preparation of tender meetings with the supervisor.
Ensure the documentation and capitalization of the achievements of construction projects
– Ensure that all construction documents are tidy and well documented in accordance with Plan International’s archiving policy.
– Document lessons learned and best practices from construction projects.
– Ensure that all construction operations are fully documented in a well-organized filing system, using the numbering system provided to you.
TECHNICAL EXPERTISE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
Job requirements
Have at least BAC + 2 in civil engineering, hydraulics or any other similar discipline with at least 03 months of professional experience in the implementation of a construction project or related work;
Having experience of working with humanitarian NGOs and in particular the field of civil engineering would be an asset.
Have good computer knowledge and skills (MS Office, Word, Excel, Powerpoint, internet, Outlook)
Ability to plan, prioritize and respond flexibly to changing demands.
Ability to multi-task and meet various deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Requirements and demands related to the job environment
Be prepared to spend short stays in communities;
Be willing to work under pressure.
Planning and organizational skills
Speed and proactivity in the execution of tasks
Ability to interact with staff and partners at all levels
Communicate in a way that inspires trust and professionalism
Strong sense of judgment and responsibility
High level of security awareness of area of operations
Self-motivated, able to take initiative and work independently.
Flexibility and positive attitude towards problem solving
Determined to ensure that results are achieved within deadlines
Good collaboration with others, comfortable working across cultural boundaries and in diversity to achieve goals common;
Interested and committed to the work of Plan International, specifically with refugee, displaced and other crisis affected children.
Knowledge in the field of education and experience working with refugees and other vulnerable communities.
Main internal contacts
Logistics Officer, Procurement Officer, Project Managers/Coordinators, M&E staffs, Project Officers/Assistants, Finance Coordinator, IT Coordinator, Education Specialist, CPIE Officer.
Main external contacts
Engineers from MINEDUB and MINEE (civil engineering), IAEB, school principals, community leaders.
Reporting lines
Monitoring engineer from the Maroua office, Program Influencing and Implementation Area Coordinator and Emergency Response Manager.
Plan International’s Values in Practice
We are open and accountable
Promotes a culture of openness and transparency, including with sponsors and donors.
Holds self and others accountable to achieve the highest standards of integrity.
Consistent and fair in the treatment of people.
Open about mistakes and keen to learn from them.
Accountable for ensuring we are a safe organization for all children, girls & young people
We strive for lasting impact
Articulates a clear purpose for staff and sets high expectations.
Creates a climate of continuous improvement, open to challenge and new ideas.
Focuses resources to drive change and maximize long-term impact, responsive to changed priorities or crises.
Evidence-based and evaluates effectiveness.
We work well together
Seeks constructive outcomes, listens to others, willing to compromise when appropriate.
Builds constructive relationships across Plan International to support our shared goals.
Develop trusting and ‘win-win’ relationships with funders, partners and communities.
Engages and works well with others outside the organization to build a better world for girls and all children.
We are inclusive and empowering
We empower our staff to give their best and develop their potential
We respect all people, appreciate differences and challenge equality in our programs and our workplace
We support children, girls and young people to increase their confidence and to change their own lives.
Level of contact with children:
Low contact: irregular contact with children
Location: Maroua
Closing Date: 09th July 2023
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