Job DESCRIPTION
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Job Title
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Project Assistant (Civil) Supervisor
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Reporting to
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Assistant Manager
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Project
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Proposal on Infrastructure Upgradation of Five Government Schools in Nellore District, Andhra Pradesh
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Department
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Programme
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Code
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Location
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Nellore District
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Period of Appointment
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November 2026 till May 2027 (7 months)
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About Bal Raksha Bharat (Save the Children)
Bal Raksha Bharat (also known as Save the Children) is India's leading independent child rights Organisation. It is a member of Save the Children movement that operates globally with the mission to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and achieve immediate and lasting changes in their lives. We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:
No child dies from preventable causes before their fifth birthday · All children learn from a quality basic education and · Violence against children is no longer tolerated .
We run programmes in the remotest corners of India and urban areas in the areas of Health & Nutrition, Education, Child Protection and Livelihood & Economic Wellbeing in order to facilitate quality education, healthcare and protection from harm and abuse and life-saving aid during emergencies to children.
Background & Context
Bal Raksha Bharat with support from SEIL Energy India Limited has implemented projects on Education theme in Government schools Nellore in the year 2022 -2024. The programmes were focussed on providing access to quality education to the children and strengthening of capacities of the teaching staff.
The proposed intervention aims to create safe, hygienic, inclusive and child-friendly learning environments by strengthening essential school infrastructure and Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) facilities in Five schools.
The identified 05 schools serving children from economically and socially vulnerable communities face challenges related to ageing and poorly maintained infrastructure. These include deteriorated toilets, damaged flooring and wall tiles, inadequate water and sanitation facilities, unsafe electrical systems, no painting, damaged doors/windows, cracks and dampness in walls and ceilings, and other infrastructure lacks. These conditions can adversely affect children's health, safety, dignity, attendance and overall learning experience, particularly for girls and adolescent students.
This proposal aims to undergo need-based repair, renovation and refurbishment based on systematic school-level infra technical assessments. The programme will prioritize critical infrastructure and WASH gaps and ensure that the investments result in visible, functional, safe and sustainable improvements. The intervention will also promote greater ownership among school management, teachers, School Management Committees (SMCs) and other stakeholders, with emphasis on regular maintenance and sustainability of the improved facilities.
Common challenges observed in schools:
- Damaged or poorly maintained toilets.
- Broken or deteriorated flooring and wall tiles.
- Plumbing and water supply deficiencies.
- Damaged doors, windows and other civil structures.
- Unsafe electrical wiring, switches, lights and fans.
- Inadequate finishing of class rooms
- Poor sanitation and hygiene conditions.
The role of the position: To monitor and supervise day-to-day civil construction activities at the project site, ensuring that contractors execute the assigned work as per instructions, approved timelines, agreed scope, quality expectations, and safety requirements.
Having Civil Engineering qualification will be preferred with good observation, coordination, communication, and follow-up skills to ensure proper execution of construction activities under the guidance of a qualified civil engineer or project manager.
2. Key Roles and Responsibilities
Site Supervision and Monitoring
- Regularly monitor ongoing civil construction activities at the site.
- Ensure contractors and workers are carrying out assigned work as instructed.
- Monitor activities such as excavation, concreting, brickwork, plastering, flooring, painting, waterproofing, and other civil works.
- Check whether the work is progressing according to the agreed scope and schedule.
- Bring any deviations, defects, or unusual site conditions to the attention of the concerned engineer.
Contractor and Labour Coordination
- Coordinate with civil contractors, subcontractors, and workmen.
- Ensure contractors deploy the required manpower at the site.
- Monitor daily attendance and manpower availability.
- Follow up with contractors to ensure timely completion of assigned activities.
- Maintain discipline and proper housekeeping at the construction site.
Work Progress Monitoring
- Monitor daily progress against the agreed work schedule.
- Take photographs of work progress at different stages.
- Maintain a daily activity and progress report.
- Highlight delays, manpower shortages, material shortages, and other constraints.
- Escalate issues to the project manager for timely resolution.
Material and Resource Monitoring
- Monitor the receipt and availability of construction materials.
- Verify material quantities received against delivery challans.
- Keep track of material usage and report any unusual wastage.
- Ensure materials are properly stored and protected.
- Inform the concerned team about material requirements in advance.
Quality and Workmanship Observation
- Visually monitor the quality and finishing of completed work.
- Check whether work is being carried out as per the instructions of the qualified engineer.
- Identify visible defects such as cracks, uneven surfaces, improper finishing, leakage, and damages.
- Report quality-related issues to the concerned engineer.
- Ensure rectification of identified defects by the contractor.
Safety and Housekeeping
- Ensure workers use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Monitor general site safety and cleanliness.
- Ensure construction debris and waste are removed regularly.
- Report unsafe working conditions and incidents immediately.
- Ensure contractors follow site safety instructions.
Documentation and Reporting
- Maintain daily site progress reports.
- Maintain photographic records of construction activities.
- Record contractor manpower and material receipt details.
- Maintain a list of pending activities and observations.
- Report daily progress, delays, and issues to the reporting manager.
- Assist in checking contractor bills against actual work progress under the guidance of the project team.
3. Educational Qualification
- Graduate in any discipline or Diploma in any relevant field.
- Civil Engineering qualification is not mandatory.
- Basic computer knowledge, including MS Excel, Word, and email.
4. Experience
- 3–5 years of experience in site supervision, facility maintenance, project coordination, or construction-related activities.
- Experience in handling contractors and monitoring site activities will be an advantage.
5. Required Skills and Competencies
- Good observation and monitoring skills.
- Ability to coordinate with contractors and workers.
- Good communication and reporting skills.
- Basic understanding of civil construction activities.
- Ability to identify visible defects and deviations.
- Good follow-up and problem-escalation skills.
- Basic knowledge of MS Office.
- Willingness to work at construction sites.
Creativity:
- Effectively influences others by understanding their interests and showing how they will be met by own preferred solution
- Look at low cost and high impact design for the schools to minimise the cost for utilising the resources for more activities within the project
Integrity:
- Ensure efficient and transparent use of resources in accordance with internal controls
- Remains effective and retains perspective in the face of difficult or demanding situations
- Maintains ethical and professional behaviour in accordance with relevant codes of conduct
- Demonstrates approachability and trust by listening carefully to others and valuing their contribution, and making others feel comfortable by being open and honest about their thoughts and feelings
- Make sure the entire project and WASH component will help children and consider to prove as a model to advocate with government to replicate in other schools/geographies
Other
- Ensure that all activities and partnerships under the project are fully compliant with systems and procedures of Bal Raksha Bharat (Save the Children) and of our partners, as applicable.
- Ensure timely submission of internal reports (monthly, quarterly, and annual) and all donor reports, as required (Programme and Finance)
- Tracking of budget VS expenditure to avoid
- Ensure compliance with BRBs’ policies and practices, including the Child Safeguarding Policy.
- Ensure effective coordination with Programme and other functions as required for exchange of information and work needs
- Undertake timely corrective measures to ensure project is implemented as per the agreed timelines and quality standards.
- Create evidence base of the processes, activities, changes and impact of the project interventions on regular basis in coordination with Knowledge Management team of BRB (Save the Children).
- Quality timely compliance on periodic reporting to the state office, donor and local government department.
BRB Compliances:
- Comply with the requirements of Bal Raksha Bharat’s (Save the Children) Child Safeguarding Policy to ensure maximum protection for children.
- Ensure that you work to the best of your ability and demonstrate high levels of commitment to BRB in order to ensure the objectives of your role and the country programme are met.
- Ensure the efficient use of all BRB resources in order to maximise use of resources for benefiting children.
- Contribute to a positive working environment.
- Promote the work of Bal Raksha Bharat – communicating, both internally and externally, in an accurate, sensitive and motivating fashion
- Ensure that all activities comply with applicable law at all times, including compliance with data protection legislation
- Other ad hoc duties as required in line with your skills, experience and role
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Women candidates are encouraged to apply.