Construction Consultant | Banco.az
VF AzərKredit

Construction Consultant

Инфо о вакансии: 

TERMS OF REFERENCE

Project: Housing loan products

Position: 1 Construction Consultant in Azerbaijan 

Duration: 6 months (Sep’13-Feb’14) with a possible extension for additional 6 months

Background:

Habitat for Humanity International and NBCO VF AzerCredit LLC are looking for a Construction Consultant to join their project team for the development of housing loan products.

Purpose:

The Construction consultant will support the project team by providing technical expertise in the areas of Azerbaijani construction and building standards, local building practices, locally used construction materials, technologies used, contractors and suppliers, and cost of construction and renovations.

Coordination: 

The construction consultant will have a contract with VF AzerCredit, and will work in coordination with AzerCredit project manager, HFHI project manager, and HFH Tajikistan construction specialist. The primary contact person will be VF AzerCredit project manager.

Application

Please submit your application (motivation letter and CV) to [email protected], no later than end of day on 31 August 2013. 

Обязанности: 

 Evaluate construction interventions for which housing loans have been used (30-50 client home visits)
 Review and adapt construction related training materials to reflect local construction practices (2-3 training sessions)
 Customize home improvement guides (do-it-yourself) to reflect local construction standards and practices, and locally available materials (5-7 guides)
 Develop training cases for local best practices in renovation interventions (plan, schedule and budget estimates) in: energy efficient renovations, exterior weatherproofing and finishes, space heating and domestic water heating systems, water and sanitation, treatment of damp and mold, windows doors and carpentry works, utility supply, internal alterations, internal waterproofing and finishes, kitchen and bathroom fittings and fitments (10-15 cases) 
 Participate in loan officer trainings as a subject matter expert in Azerbaijani construction standards and practices (5 trainings) 
 Document frequently asked construction related questions and provide Q&A document to support LO work
 Network in the construction sector and propose favorable partnerships/contracts in the construction sector
 Support and advise Branch Managers and Loan Officers in the more technically challenging construction interventions during the early phase of the project.

Требования к кандидату: 

• Degree in Civil Engineering/ Construction Management qualification 
• 5 year of relevant experience in renovations/construction in the residential sector
• Knowledge and experience of construction design – rural, urban, detached houses and multi-unit apartment blocks
• Knowledge and experience of energy efficient design and technologies in the residential sector
• Practical experience in construction, in particular budgeting, scheduling and contracting
• Detailed knowledge of construction technologies and the wider industry
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience as a training is a plus
• Monitoring and evaluation skills are a plus
• Knowledge of using the Internet, email and MS Office
• Fluent in Azeri. Working knowledge of Russian and English.