UMCOR (United Methodist Committee on Relief) is a USA based international development agency that provides long-term technical assistance to developing countries. UMCOR’s program areas in Haiti focus on continued earthquake early recovery and development activities. The PISANS program is a community resettlement project that seeks to integrate host and new beneficiary communities. Interventions include but are not limited to the following sectors: water, sanitation and hygiene, livelihoods and shelter and reconstruction.

UMCOR - Haiti is currently seeking a national WASH Construction Manager for the PISANS program. The position is based in Cabaret with travel as needed to other parts of the country.

This is a full time position. The Manager will be part of UMCOR’s Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) Program in the Haut Damier, Cabaret field area of Haiti under guidance of the PISANS Program Coordinator. Housing and transportation to and from work is not provided for this position. Transport is provided for business purposes during working hours only.

Responsibilities:
The Manager will report to the PISANS Program Coordinator. Their responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

 Implement effectively and within time and budget the rainwater harvesting and household water storage project for 300 households as per the project proposals and project requirements.
 Ensure delivery of technical documentation and compliance with all relevant design codes and standards
 Ensure the developing of designs of sustainable structure using local materials
 Ensure contractor adherence to BOQs and technical specifications
 Conduct site management of construction activities, including beneficiary assistance
 Monitor and assess the work of contractors to ensure they are meeting UMCOR and other relevant standards.
 Ensures that contractors comply with their work plans to complete work within the specified time frame
 Measure completed work and make recommendations to PISANS Program Coordinator for payments
 Maintain diaries and progress reports
 Coordinate community members to ensure their participation in project planning
 Facilitate meetings with community members to inform them on project goals, objectives, requirements, contributions, and procedures of the project
Other duties as assigned

 Must have a University degree in civil or environmental engineering or construction management, two years of project management experience, AND a minimum of 4 years construction experience
OR
 A minimum of 10 years construction supervision experience AND two years of project management experience
AND:
Must have good knowledge of local suppliers and building contractors
Must have at least 1 year of experience in working with municipal officials and/or NGO officers
Must be proficient in Word, Excel, and AutoCAD
Must have experience with installation of rainwater harvesting systems
Must have good written and spoken English language skills
Must be able to follow directions and work schedule

Starting salary will depend on skills and experience. UMCOR also offers benefits including medical and health insurance coverage

All CV must be backed up with a letter of intention, copies of certificates and at least three references

This position is contingent on available funding