The key priorities of the HEET Project at MUCE are as follows:

• Construction or rehabilitation of infrastructure including construction of Science Building, Multimedia and Special
  Needs Education Building, Students’ Hostel, and Physics Laboratory;

• Updating curriculum and introducing innovative pedagogical methodologies;

• Promoting applied research and innovation capacity;

• Building functional linkages with private sector/industry;

• Strengthening use of digital technology;

• Promoting self-generated income; and

• Building capacity of academic staff and university leadership.

As a Constituent College of the University of Dar es Salaam, MUCE invites suitably and qualified professionals to indicate their
interest in providing support to the implementation of the HEET project by managing and supervising construction works of all
the four (4) proposed buildings as stated below.
 

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