New Government Job Vacancies at HEET Project June 2024

Detailed scope of work
MUCE is planning to construct four(4) buildings under the HEET Project. These are:

• Students’ hostels which will accommodate diverse needs of students and expected to accommodate 300 students;
• Physics Laboratory which is the multi-storey building with the capacity of accommodating 180 students at a time; 
• Multimedia
  and Special Needs building which among other things, will accommodate
  lecture rooms, offices and resource room for students with special
  needs; and 
• Science building as a multi-storey building will
  house among other lecture rooms, offices, science workshop and computer
  laboratories.

The Clerk of Works will provide project
infrastructure management and coordination support towards the effective
and timely implementation of the constructed works.

Detailed description of duties
Under
the direct supervision of the Manager of Estates and Works Management
Unit and the coordination of the HEET Project Coordinator, the Clerk of
Works shall provide project management oversight of construction works
and coordination to ensure the achievement of Project’s objectives and
delivery of its outputs. Therefore, a successful candidate is expected
to perform the following duties:

• Inspection and supervision: Regularly inspect construction work to ensure it meets the specified standards and quality;
• Material
  verification: Check materials and workmanship to ensure they conform to
  specifications; Testing: Ensure that necessary tests are carried out
  and that test results are satisfactory; Regulatory adherence: Ensure
  that construction complies with building codes and environmental
  standards;
• Contract compliance: Ensure all works comply with the contract documents, including drawings, specifications and schedules;
• Record
  keeping: Maintain detailed records of the progress of the works,
  including photographs, notes and site diaries; Reporting: Prepare
  regular reports on the quality, progress, and compliance of the
  construction work, highlighting any issues or deviations from the plan;
• Liaison
  role: Act as the main point of contact between the College, Contractors
  and other stakeholders on the site; Meetings: Attend site meetings to
  discuss progress, issues and solutions;
• Issue resolution: Identify challenges or potential issues early and suggest corrective actions;
• Recommendations:
  Provide recommendations to improve quality and resolve any disputes or
  issues on site; Schedule adherence: Monitor the progress of the works
  against the project schedule and ensure deadlines are met;
• Workmanship: Ensure that all works are carried out to the highest standard of workmanship;
• Safety
  standards: Ensure that all works on site adhere to health and safety
  regulations; Risk assessment: Identify potential hazards and ensure that
  risk assessments are carried out; Financial monitoring: Monitor costs
  and prevent unnecessary expenses, ensuring that the project stays within
  the budget;
• Maintain project calendar; and
• Perform such other duties as may be assigned from time to time by immediate Supervisor.

Reporting lines
The
Clerk of Works will be supervised by the Manager of Estates and Works
Management Unit under the coordination of the College HEET Project
Coordinator. The Manager of Estates and Works Management Unit will
coordinate the activities of the Clerk of Works, certify the
deliverables and manage all contractual responsibilities in keeping with
the anticipated results.

Terms and duration of the employment
The
successful applicant will be hired on contract basis from the
construction to the Defects Liability Period (DLP). The contract will be
one yearly basis and renewable based on performance as per achievement
of set targets until the project is finalized.
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Qualifications and experience required

• Shall have a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering
  /Architecture/Quantity Surveying/Construction Technology, Building
  Economics or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution of
  higher learning with at least seven (7) years of cumulative practical
  working experience especially in the construction of buildings;
• Must be registered by the respective Registration Board as a Professional; 
• Must
  have served in a similar capacity or its equivalent in the construction
  of five (5) projects of similar magnitude and complexity in the last 10
  years; 
• A clear demonstration with supporting documents of
  his/her project management abilities in at least three (3) projects of
  similar magnitude and complexity in the last seven (7) years is an added
  advantage; and
• Possessing Valid Practicing License is an added advantage.

Specific skills and competencies required

• Knowledge of standard building codes and construction.
• Technical knowledge: Extensive knowledge of construction techniques, materials, and legal regulations. 
• Organizational
  skills: Excellent organizational skills to maintain records and manage
  time effectively. Attention to details: High level of attention to
  details to identify discrepancies or issues.
• Communication
  skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively
  report findings and liaise with various stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and evaluating skills with the ability to generate reports. Team work skills.
• Leadership skills. Problem solving skills: Ability to identify and resolve issues efficiently.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills; creativity/innovation skills.
• Proficiency
  in using the Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, Word and Power
  Point. Ability to multi-task and perform well under pressure.

Key milestones
The
successful applicant will be presented with the project milestones for
easy monitoring and overseeing its implementation to ensure success.
These milestones serve as check points and help tracking progress
throughout the construction process.

Remuneration
Based
on the above stated qualifications and experience, a successful
applicant will receive an attractive package in accordance with MUCE
salary structure. She/he will be provided with equipment and materials
required to accomplish the project objectives.

General instructions
The
applicants should provide information demonstrating that they have the
required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the work. The
following are general instructions to all applicants:

• All
  applicants who have pursued their studies outside the country should
  attach a letter from the Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU)
  certifying the credibility of their training institutions and
  certificates as well as grades translated into local equivalency; and
• Applicants
  who were once employed in public service should state the organization
  they worked with and when they terminated the said service.

Mode of application
Interested
candidates should apply in confidence, enclosing copies of academic
certificates, transcripts/testimonials, two current passport size
photographs and detailed CV with at least three referees. MUCE is proud
to be an equal opportunities employer and is committed to creating a
fully inclusive workplace, where everyone feels able to participate and
contribute meaningfully. Qualified women applicants are highly
encouraged to apply. The interested candidates should send the
application to the address mentioned in this call within two weeks from
the date of this advertisement.
Contact address:
The Deputy Principal-Planning, Finance and Administration,
Mkwawa University College of Education (MUCE),
P.0 Box 2513,
Iringa- Tanzania.
E-mail address for response: principal@muce.ac.tz