Materials and Labor Specialist
Quick answer
Habitat for Humanity is hiring a mid-level Materials and Labor Specialist in Nairobi, Kenya, to support construction practices and market innovation, with a compensation that is not specified.
- Role
- Materials and Labor Specialist
- Organization
- Habitat for Humanity
- Location
- Nairobi, Kenya
- Level
- Mid
- Category
- Programs & Operations
The role
The specialist will support efforts, understanding, practices and learning on construction practices, focusing on value engineering, building capacity, and market innovation to ensure access and utilization of appropriate, affordable Labour and Materials products and services.
What you'll do
- Conduct initial sector specific assessments and make expert technical recommendations
- Support the Labour and Materials housing market systems work
- Provide project management on the delivery of housing market systems mapping
- Serve as the market systems and Human and Housing Settlements (HHS) sector liaison person
- Support the development of a Housing Quality Standard guide
- Collaborate with the Construction Practices Manager and Regional Director
What it takes
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or Architecture
- Minimum five (5) years’ experience in construction, construction management, contracts management and project management
- Experience in project planning, project execution and contracts management
- Knowledge of contracting, negotiating and closing
- Demonstrable understanding of green/sustainable construction materials, technologies and labour
- Demonstrable understanding and experience of Market Systems Development
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
Nairobi, Kenya
What are the key qualifications required?
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or Architecture, 5+ years of experience in construction, project management, and contracts management, and experience in project planning and execution.
How do I apply?
Please follow the link to apply: https://habitat.wd12.myworkdayjobs.com/External/job/Nairobi-Kenya/Materials-and-Labor-Specialist_JR103597
How to apply
Apply directly on Habitat for Humanity's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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