Job Description
CONSTRUCTION SUPERVISOR
Position status: Fix term contract for 1 year
(Renewable based on Budget availability and performance )
Location: Hudieda - Addahi (December 2025 – March 2026) &
Al-Qaedah (March 2025 – Dec 2026)
Doctors Without Borders / Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is
an international, humanitarian, non-governmental organisation providing
assistance to people in need as a result of natural and man-made disasters,
irrespective of race, religion, ideology or politics.
Main Purpose
Supervising and monitoring the implementation of the daily
building and rehabilitation activities in the project, according to MSF
standards, protocols and procedures in order to ensure the efficient running of
the project
Accountabilities
- Supervising
and monitoring on a day-to-day basis the implementation of the building
and rehabilitation activities in the project ensuring compliance of MSF
standards, protocols and procedures. This includes the following
tasks:
- Analyzing,
according to customer requirements and MSF programs, the needs for
construction/rehabilitation works and reporting to the line manager
accordingly, in order to provide the necessary information to find an
appropriate and efficient solution, including planning of (financial,
technical, material and human) resources that meet the mission needs
- Supervising
and following up through regular visits the work of construction and/or
rehabilitation in progress, in order to ensure deadlines, budget and
technical specifications and to early detect potential deviations
- Negotiating
agreements and permissions for construction/ rehabilitation projects,
establishing regular contacts with local authorities, in order to ensure
all required documentation is filled upon and to avoid delays
- Organizing
and supervising call for tenders (architect office, company tendering)
activities in order to ensure the best technical and financial conditions
- Planning
and supervising the HR processes (recruitment, training, performance
evaluation and internal, external communication) of the drivers and
mechanics in order to ensure both the sizing and the amount of knowledge
required for the activity
- Supervising
and leading the logistic team under his/her responsibility including the
definition of each person's tasks (daily supervision and checking the
quality of their work); drawing up working schedule; organising and
leading team meetings
- Providing
monthly activity reports and implementing reporting practices and
protocols in order to ensure that all vehicle documentation is in order
and inspection reports are filled in by the drivers
- Performing
delegated tasks according to his her speciality and as specified in
his/her job description
MSF Section/Context Specific Accountabilities
- The
position will be shared between two MSF projects, with an initial
assignment at the Ad-Dahi MSF Rural Hospital (Hudaydah) from December 2025
to February 2026, followed by deployment to the Kilo / Ibb Surgical
Project from March to December 2026.
- Conducting
on-site supervision of all construction and rehabilitation activities in
both locations, ensuring quality, safety and compliance with MSF technical
standards, IPC requirements and approved construction drawings.
- Following
up on construction activites, including site meetings, progress
monitoring, verification of contractor deliverables, and reporting any
deviations, delays or technical concerns to the line manager.
- Preparing,
reviewing and maintaining as-built drawings and technical documentation
using AutoCAD, ensuring accurate records of completed works.
- Supporting
the preparation, verification and follow up of Bills of Quantities (BoQs)
to ensure consistency with technical drawings and actual site conditions.
- Providing
basic Water and Sanitation (WASH) support to construction and
rehabilitation works when relevant. (This support is complementary in the
Construction Department for new works and rehabilitation).
- Identifying
and reporting technical issues or risks in construction or related utility
systems and proposing appropriate, timely solutions in line with MSF
protocols.
- Supporting
technical assessments, site surveys and feasibility studies for future
construction or facility improvements as requested.Adhere strictly to MSF
security protocols and road safety guidelines, especially in high-risk
areas.
Requirements
-
Education: Essential, secondary education; desirable
Engineering or construction diploma/BA.
-
Experience: Essential 2 years of previous experience in
similar jobs with WASH background
-
Languages: Essential, local language commandment and
mission working language (Arabic and English)
-
Knowledge: Computer literacy – Autocad and
Microsoft Excel
Competencies
- Results
and Quality Orientation L2
- Teamwork
and Cooperation L2
- Behavioural
Flexibility L2
- Commitment
to MSF Participles L2
- Stress
Management L3
How to Apply
Application Information
Interested and qualified candidates can apply for the
position through the following link:
https://forms.gle/U2GdWENFSxq2eAfB8
If you have questions or are facing problems with the online application
process, please contact
Deadline for the submission of Applications is on Sunday
30th November 2025 at 5pm
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted!
“MSF does not charge fees or accept any money during the entire recruitment process