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Construction Training Team Leader

by admin | July 7, 2011 - 5:09pm

For the position of Construction Training Team Leader Build Change is seeking a hands-on, experienced construction trainer with ability to demonstrate good construction techniques in a developing country context, teach builders and engineers how to execute construction projects successfully, and fill out construction quality paperwork. The successful applicant will have a proven management track record, history of successful mentorship, and demonstrated ability to communicate technical terms and concepts to non-technical persons.

• Demonstrate good quality concrete block masonry, concrete mixing, barbending, timber joinery, materials quality inspection and testing, and other construction skills during training courses and on the construction site

• Recruit, mentor and train Build Change local staff and staff of partner agencies to provide hands-on training to builders, homeowners, and materials producers

• Fill out construction quality inspection checklists and mentor staff to do so

• Improve and expand on training curricula and resources for earthquake-resistant design and construction of homes, targeted at homeowners, builders, construction professionals and engineers

• Work with other program staff to schedule, oversee, and report on training programs

• Maintain and expand relationships with local and national governments, partner agencies, and academic institutions.

• Prepare weekly, monthly, project, and final reports.

Qualifications / Evaluations:: 
Minimum 5 years professional experience in construction, construction management, or construction training, with demonstrated experience managing a team of support staff and delivering outcomes on time • Advanced skills in masonry, carpentry, concrete mixing, and barbending, and other construction techniques • Understanding of earthquake-resistant design and construction of confined masonry, reinforced masonry, and timber buildings in a developing country context • Project management skillset that includes ownership over milestones, workplans, reporting, using computer tools such as Excel and Word • International development experience and willingness to live and work in a post-disaster setting; experience in Haiti is a strong plus • No ego, drama, or pessimism; the successful candidate will be flexible, humble, patient, and have a good sense of humor. • Fluent English with working knowledge of French and Creole strong pluses.
How to apply:: 
Email cover letter and resume to build.c.hire@gmail.com with Subject Line: Haiti Construction Training Team Leader. Applications will be accepted through July 15, 2011. Applications will be reviewed as they are received. Qualified women, Haitian citizens, members of the Haitian diaspora, and candidates with French and Creole language skills are strongly encouraged to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Job Details
Application Deadline: 
July 15, 2011 (All day)

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