Building Officer for UWS Cambodia
| For : | Cambodian Only |
| Categories : | Other |
| Schedule : | Full time job |
| Sex : | Male, Female |
| Language : | Khmer, English |
| Location : | Phnom Penh |
| Hiring : | 1 Position |
| Closing Date : | 25th January 2025 |
| Salary : |
Negotiable
|
| Experience : | Yes |
| Degree : | Bachelor |
UWS is an award-winning global organization bringing community-centric education models to the world's most remote populations. Since 2008, we've built and developed 310 schools, trained over 1,300 teachers, and provided over 60,000 children across Cambodia, Madagascar, Myanmar, and Nepal with a quality education. Shifting focus from delivering change in the short term to empowering change for the long term, we go beyond educating the future, to changing it.
Our vision is Zero Education Poverty.
UWS was founded in Cambodia in 2008 and currently operates 96s schools across seven provinces, Rattanakiri, Steung Treng, Kratie, Mondulkiri, Koh Kong, Oddar Meanchey, and Preah Vihear. UWS Cambodia contributes to strengthening primary education systems through working with national and local governments to improve quality and inclusive primary education and facilities for children in remote areas. To date, UWS has reached over 11,000 students, built capacity in 136 primary schools, and 40 schools were completed transitioned to national education systems.
- Building Officer
- Oversight and Maintenance
- Support the Building Manager in overseeing the construction and maintenance of UWS schools and all WASH facilities including the construction materials.
- Ensure school environments are well-decorated and properly maintained.
- Oversee the maintenance of UWS equipment, including vehicles and motors.
- Work closely with the finance and procurement team for the material purchase order and support in the procurement process.
- Training and Meetings
- Attend training sessions provided by UWS and participate in monthly meetings.
- Attend all meetings requested by UWS management.
- Collaboration and Community Engagement
- Work closely with the Project Team during visits by International Schools and donors.
- Serve as a liaison between UWS and School Management Committees.
- Collaborate with remote communities to support UWS building programs, including overnight stays when necessary.
- Mobile resources and labor from the community to support the building process where it is needed.
- Reporting and Documentation
- Collect and analyses data as required.
- Write reports in both Khmer and English.
- Flexibility and General Support
- Handle any reasonable requests made by UWS management.
- Work flexibly to adapt to various tasks and responsibilities.
- Perform additional tasks as required to support UWS programs.
- Other tasks as required by the line manager or management team.
Skills Require
- Adaptability and Learning: Curious, eager to learn, and open to adopting new methods and approaches to work.
- Organizational Skills: Strong organizational abilities with a proven track record of meeting deadlines.
- Safety Awareness: Highly safety-conscious, with an understanding of local building codes and community environments.
- Technical Proficiency: Proficient in MS Office and familiar with 3D design software such as Revit, SketchUp, and CAD.
- Professional Attitude: Flexible and professional, with the ability to thrive in an international work environment.
- Construction Experience: Experienced in school construction projects, with knowledge of various structural models.
- Project Management: Comprehensive understanding of school building construction management.
- Interpersonal Skills: Strong communication and interpersonal abilities, with a demonstrated capacity to build productive and effective programs.
- Problem-Solving: Skilled in resolving challenges under pressure, with a strong sense of responsibility.
- Innovation: Dedicated to developing competitive and high-quality building solutions.
- Documentation Skills: Knowledgeable in documentation and filing systems for efficient record-keeping.
CANDIDATE SPECIFICATIONS
- Extensive experience related to school building and classroom facilities
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Computer literate
- Basic level of English
- Enthusiastic, adaptable, patient, innovative, understanding, team player
- Ability and willingness to travel
- Promotes a culture of openness and transparency, including with sponsors and donors.
- Holds self and others accountable to achieve the highest standards of integrity.
- Consistent and fair in the treatment of people.
- Open about mistakes and keen to learn from them.
- Accountable for ensuring we are a safe organization for all children, girls & young people.
UWS is committed to the safeguarding of children and ensuring we recruit safely is centralto this commitment. All applicants will be required to undertake a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service check (or country-equivalent background check) as a condition of employment.
UWS is an equal opportunity employer and commits to treating all applicants fairly. We actively promote diversity and inclusion and encourage applications from under-represented groups. We oppose all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.
To apply for this position, please send a covering letter & CV of no more than 5 pages and submit to email provided in the contact detials.
Attachment
- Education Program Manager-Job Decription
- Education Officer-Job Decription
- Building Officer-Job Decription
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| Organization : | UWS Cambodia |
| Email : | recruitmentcambodia@uwsglobal.net |
| Address : | UWS Cambodia |
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