Warehouse Technical Assistant and Clerk of Works at Committed To Good (CTG)

Committed To Good (CTG) is an award-winning private sector company that enables humanitarian and development projects in conflict zones. As a people solutions business, we recruit, deploy and manage the right people with the right skills to implement projects in the world’s toughest regions.

Having worked in more than 25 fragile and conflict-affected countries, we pride ourselves on hiring 90% local employees, providing decent, dignified work and new opportunities in fragile communities. 90% of our turnover goes back into the local economy.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Warehouse Technical Assistant and Clerk of Works

Vacancy id: VAC-10915
Location: Adamawa
Employment Type: Full-time
Start Date: 01-Dec-2023
Duration: 6 months

Overview of Position

• Working under the overall coordination with Yola Head of Office, with guidance from Shelter Project Officers (shelter / NFI & shelter / site planning) & the direct supervision of the Senior Project Assistant, the incumbent will be responsible for quality control & reporting materials delivered at both constructions sites & our clients warehouse throughout project locations, as well as supporting with any technical issues to support the shelter & NFI team, as well as provide support to any other unit that might require technical assistance with construction related or activities.

Role Objectives
In particular, s / he will:

• Measuring quantity & quality check of materials supplied to warehouse / site to ensure it conform with the purchase order.
• Weekly reporting based on the movement of warehouse to site & tracking of deliveries to site.
• Keep detailed logbooks for storage items in the warehouse & construction site.
• Filing of check reports that are received & sent to the site.
• Tracking of cargo distribution to ensure conformity with itinerary movement.
• Tracking of waybill documents for shelter materials.
• Verify the loading & offloading of materials transported to the construction sites.
• Assist in estimating the required standard truck size required for the transportation of specified quantity of kits or materials.
• Assist in maintaining records at the construction site in an orderly manner.
• Conduct physical inventory of items in the warehouse / site & provide updates on the inventory records upon completing each activity.
• Conduct any market assessment for construction materials to update current market specifications.
• Coordinate internally with relevant units & with external stakeholders in field locations.
• Use stock tracking tools for stock movements.
• Maintain a systematic record of all documents related to a project, reports / pictures, etc.
• Assist in planning & implementation of distributions, conducting assessments of distribution sites, storage locations, logistical requirements, etc.
• Travel to field locations regularly to monitor the quality of materials supplied.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisors.

Project Reporting:

• This role works under the overall coordination with Yola Head of Office, with guidance from Shelter Project Officers (shelter / NFI & shelter / site planning) & the direct supervision of the Senior Project Assistant.

Team Management:

• This role has no team management responsibility.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Quantity Surveying, Building Or Civil Engineering or from any technical field (essential).
• Sector experience: Minimum of 2 years of demonstrable relevant shelter, NFI & construction experience (essential).
• Geographical experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience in Africa (essential).

Languages:

• Fluent in English (essential).
• Fluent in Hausa (essential).
• Fluent in Pidgin (desirable).
• Fluent in Fulfulbe (desirable).

Key Competencies:

• Minimum of Diploma level education in Quantity Surveying, Building Or Civil Engineering or from any technical field.
• Minimum of 2 years of work experience in shelter, NFI & construction preferably in humanitarian context.
• Minimum of 2 years of work in warehouse management preferably in humanitarian field will be an advantage.
• A sound knowledge of the building industry, local construction techniques & materials.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office suite, as well as GPS devices.
• Ability to carry out technical volumetric calculations & linear calculations.
• Ability to use measuring tools / instruments like the micrometer screw gauge, vernier caliper, weighing scale & measuring tape.
• Ability to work quickly & accurately pay attention to detail.
• Willingness to assist efficiently in a very busy project environment.
• Ability to meet deadlines & work under pressure.
• Ability to present clear & concise information & good written & verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively & harmoniously with colleagues from varied cultures & professional backgrounds.
• Ability to understand shelter design & bill of quantity.
• Fluency in English & Hausa is required & Pidgin & Fulfulde is desired.
• Takes responsibility for action & manages constructive criticisms.
• Works effectively well with clients & stakeholders.
• Promotes continuous learning for self & others.
• Listens & communicates clearly, adapting delivery to the audience.
• Actively seeks new ways of improving programs or services.
• Develops effective partnerships with internal & external stakeholders.
• Identify ways & implement actions to improve the performance of self & others.
• Plans work, anticipates risks & sets goals within the area of responsibility.
• Displays mastery of subject matter.
• Contributes to a collegial team environment; incorporates gender related needs, perspectives, concerns & promotes equal gender participation.

Application Closing Date
30th November, 2023.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online