Construction Quality Manager (CQM)

Vacancy Announcement 

The USAID-funded Swachchhata Project aims to contribute to Nepal’s Country Development Cooperation Strategy goal of a healthier and well-nourished population. The Project focuses on improving quality of health service delivery and hygiene in seven districts. SNV USA is recruiting for a Construction Quality Manager (CQM).

The CQM will bebased in Nepalgunj with frequent travel to project districts - Rukum East in Lumbini Province and in Rukum West, Jajarkot, Salyan, Dolpa, Sukhet and Dailekh in Karnali Province.The CQM will provide overall managerial support in supervising, monitoring and supporting the construction/rehabilitation of water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) infrastructures in 50 health facilities. S/he will manage Swachchhata District Coordinators and Construction Quality Supervisors (CQSs) based in the districts, and a local construction firm. The CQM will ensure quality of technical surveys, designs and cost estimates, and monitor and supervise construction and post-construction activities. The CQM will also monitor the quality of construction-related trainings andensure effective synergies with infection prevention, behavior change communication, environmental protection and gender and social inclusion interventions. 

Qualifications: Bachelor degree in Civil Engineering and Master’s degree in WASH, Environmental Health, Public Health, Rural Development or related field. At least 7 years of experience in an equivalentche position. Good proficiency in Microsoft (Excel, Word, Powerpoint and Outlook) and AutoCAD software. Demonstrated capacity in building and sustaining partnerships to achieve development results; designing and executing a transparent procurement

system; and assuring adherence to relevant codes and specifications.Ability to work in ateam, coordinate tasks, and work with minimum supervision. Strong English and Nepali written and spoken skills. Vacancy Code:2021-06

A full job description of the CQM positions can be found at https://devworks.org/careers. SNV USA has adopted a new trade name and is doing business as DevWorks International. To apply, interested Nepalese nationals should submit a cover letter and CVby Wednesday, 28, July 2021 to:mchaudhary@devworks.org stating the proper Vacancy Code in the email subject line. Women, minorities and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.