JOB DETAILS:
Construction Manager
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

About MAG:
MAG (Mines Advisory Group) is an international humanitarian organisation based in Manchester, UK, and working in 32 countries. We remove landmines and unexploded ordnance to release safe and productive land for communities, and work to reduce the threat of armed violence by supporting governments to safely manage weapons and ammunition. In 1997, MAG was a co-recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize for our work campaigning for the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention.

MAG is in the process of establishing country offices and operations in Kenya and Tanzania, which will be managed as a joint programme from a main office in Nairobi. Operations will be focused on weapons and ammunition management activities, and will work in partnership with state security actors in each location assisted by a small programme support team.

About the role:
The Construction Manager is responsible for the day-to-day management of all aspects of the project aimed at the rehabilitation and construction of storage areas. Additionally, the Construction Manager’s responsibilities will include project execution, coordination of logistics and procurement to ensure the successful delivery of project objectives and any additional project work as required.

About you:
The successful candidate will:
• Have a minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience of working in construction activities, ideally with previous experience of managing tender processes, managing third party contractors and ensuring quality delivery of work
• Have a university degree in construction engineering

• Possess substantial knowledge of the development of bills of quantities, and specifications
• Have good literacy, numeracy and IT skills including Microsoft Office and AutoCAD

• Demonstrate an understanding of NGOs and show a commitment to humanitarian work
• Be self-organized, strong attention to detail, team player, and able to work under limited supervision

• Have ability to meet deadlines and work calmly under pressure
• Possess ability to think on feet and show shrewd judgement promptly and positively in difficult situations
• Have strong interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Fluency in English language is essential
• Supervisory skills and demonstrated ability to motivate and manage a small team would be an advantage.

Please note that as part of MAG’s commitment to safeguarding, this post is subject to background checks before an offer of employment is confirmed.

MAG is committed to the principles of diversity, equality and inclusion. If you think you would be suited to one of our roles we would welcome your application regardless of your background. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive working environment where all employees feel respected and supported in fulfilling their potential.

Please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are suitable for this position to EMAIL by the closing date of 15th November 2024.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are not able to respond to every application. If you have not heard back from us within 3 weeks of applying, it means that your application has not been successful.