CAAP Construction Manager Job Vacancy in Ethiopia 2026
Apply Now CAAP Construction Manager Job Vacancy in Ethiopia 2026 – CAAP is inviting qualified and interested candidates to apply for the position of Construction Manager. This vacancy is open for applicants who meet the required qualifications and experience. Interested job seekers are encouraged to apply before the deadline.
Founded in 2018, Community in Action Against Poverty (CAAP) was established with a vision to address the root causes of poverty faced by women and girls in the Somali region of Ethiopia. Beginning as a small initiative with three volunteers, it has since expanded to 50 woredas, employing over 124 full-time staff (50% female) and 500 temporary staff monthly staff and impacting 918,395 beneficiaries (60% female) through sustainable interventions.
CAAP Construction Manager Job Vacancy
- Job Title: Construction Manager
- Organization: Community In Action Against Poverty (CAAP)
- Employment Type: Full-time
- Department: Project Implementation Unit
- Direct Hierarchy: Program Manager
- Contract Duration: Fixed
- Contract Duration: 11 months
- Career Level: Mid-Senior Level (Minimum 8+ years of relevant experience)
- Starting Date: February 1, 2026
- Job Location: JigJiga, Ethiopia
- Number of Vacancies: 01 (One)
- Salary: CAAP salary scale
- Application Deadline: January 15, 2026
- Official Website: caapeth.org
Job Purpose
The Construction Manager is responsible for technical leadership, planning, coordination, oversight, quality assurance, and timely completion of all infrastructure activities under the CAMEL Program. This includes the construction of rangeland and livestock-supporting water infrastructure (weirs, dykes, ponds), water and soil conservation activities, and other required infrastructure, as well as the establishment and operationalization of water management committees across target woredas. The role ensures compliance with environmental, social, structural, and safety standards and integrates community participation (including women, youth, and persons with disabilities) and sustainability principles throughout the construction lifecycle.
Key Areas of Responsibilities
- Lead the review and finalization of infrastructure designs (ponds, weirs/dykes, etc.), detailed construction plans, and Bills of Quantities (BoQs) tailored to local needs and environmental considerations, safety standards, regulatory and operational guidelines, and program objectives.
- Validate designs with stakeholders (government engineers, WFP technical team) and update as needed.
- Oversee the whole construction lifecycle from initial design review to final commissioning—with the ability to implement phased construction approaches, which include preparation and release of tender documents and advertisements, technical clarifications during bid submission and evaluation, pre-qualification, bid evaluations, contractor selection processes in compliance with donor, WFP, and CAAP procurement policies, contractor onboarding and pre-construction/site mobilization meetings
- Ensure signed contracts include technical schedules, quality standards, safety requirements, and environmental and social safeguards (ESS).
- Support quality assurance and supervision, including carrying out material testing and performance evaluations, to guarantee structural soundness and functionality.
- Monitor construction progress, managing risks (such as delays or quality issues), and ensuring timely resolution of any challenges.
- Ensure the quality of the infrastructure is aligned with the construction guidelines, ensuring that all projects adhere to quality, safety, and environmental standards.
- Lead daily/weekly supervision of on-site works for ponds, dykes/weirs, and aggregation facilities.
- Ensure adherence to design specifications, safety protocols, national building codes, quality materials, and ESS requirements.
- Incorporating green energy solutions and sustainable building practices to ensure environmental sustainability (rainwater harvesting, solar pumps, passive cooling, climate-adapted materials).
- Incorporate community participatory approaches, including developing skills and knowledge for local youths, women, and persons with disabilities to participate throughout construction and ensure effective management and ownership (planning, labor contribution, monitoring).
- Support the establishment of water management and rangeland committees (7 members per structure) and plan/coordinate their training on operations and maintenance (O&M)
- Maintain accurate records of all construction activities, agreements, supervision reports, and compliance documents.
- Provide timely technical input for monthly, quarterly, and donor reporting needs.
- Capture lessons learned and recommended improvements for subsequent construction phases.
- Ensure strict adherence to Environmental and Social Safety nets (ESS) approaches and enforcement of Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) regulations on all sites.
- Monitor compliance with child protection, AAP, PSEA, and other safeguarding policies.
- Coordinate with MEAL, Gender & Nutrition, and Safeguarding teams to integrate cross-cutting compliance measures.
Qualifications & Requirements
Education
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Civil Engineering, hydrology, Construction Management, Architecture, or related field.
Experience
- Minimum 8 years of proven experience in project construction management, infrastructure design oversight, and supervision in rural/development settings.
- Demonstrated experience in supervisory roles for multi-site construction (water infrastructure, warehouses, rural infrastructure).
- Prior experience with UN/INGO/NGO construction projects and ESS/green building standards strongly preferred.
Skills & Competencies
- Strong planning, organization, and multitasking skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
- Ability to interpret technical drawings, BoQs, and construction standards.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Project, AutoCAD review, and construction quality tools.
- Ability and willingness to frequently travel and stay in the field/Hardship environment (>70%
- Proven ability to work under pressure and with multiple concurrent demands.
- Fluency in English and Somali languages
- Computer skills, particularly in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Experience using Outlook, ability to organize meetings in teams, Kobo tool, and ODK
Requirement Skill
- Microsoft Office Pack: Word, Excel, Access, Publisher, Outlook, PowerPoint
- Communication
- Planning
- AutoCAD or Civil 3D
How to Apply
Interested candidates send a copy of your CV and cover letter with your application with the subject line “Construction Manager in Jigjiga Main Office, you are interested. Also include details of your daily rate expectations, to email: hr@caapeth.org, operations@caapeth.org. Please do not attach any other documents.
We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.
Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply
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