Short Term – Construction Manager, Kijabe, Kenya
To provide oversight for construction projects at Rift Valley Academy.
Major tasks
1. Keep facilities maintained and implement the strategic improvement plans (Dorms, Classrooms, Services Facilities, Staff Houses, Infrastructure development)
2. The manager will take ownership of specific projects and implement the improvement plans
3. While completing the building task, the manager will train employees in specific construction skills required and teach accountability and work ethic
Location:
Rift Valley Academy, Kijabe, Kenya
Duration:
9 to 12 weeks
Experience Required:
Two years of experience as a general contractor or similar level of construction management
A good broad background in maintenance, construction, plumbing, electrical, painting, roofing, concrete work, etc. The person also must be able to communicate cross culturally as they will work directly with Kenyan foremen on a daily basis.
Experience Desired:
Mission context experience would be wonderful
Personal Characteristic Required:
Organised, able to multitask, patient, long term thinking, teacher, flexible, problem solver, good communication skills, love for Africans
Housing:
On campus housing
