ERNEST SAMSON LAIZER

P. O. Box *****, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Tel: +255-***-****** / +255-***-******

Email: adz8pb@r.postjobfree.com, adz8pb@r.postjobfree.com PROFILE SUMMARY

I’m a creative and innovative Architect and Team leader with 18 years of practical experience in designing and supervision of 300+ multi-million dollars projects. I’m well versed with construction functions; consultancy, construction, administration, coordination and management. I have in other occasions explored other job options that suited my interests as a Project coordinator, Construction coordinator and Program manager in humanitarian organizations. I am knowledgeable in; disseminating project information to project stakeholders, monitoring the progress of projects, developing and maintaining project deliverables and gathering and inputting data into databases. More so, I have been involved with Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives, community mobilization, monitoring and evaluation, field research, capacity building as well as planning and implementing community based projects. I am looking for a position in a challenging environment that strives for organizational and personal development. PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

· Ability to write report and proposals

· Attention to details; accurate and a keen observer

· Professional/technical knowledge

· Good project design, planning, development, and analysis

· Administration and management

· Effective communication skills both spoken and written

· Ability to work under pressure at a minimum supervision

· Endurance with flexibility

· Highly organized

· Knowledge in monitoring and evaluation of projects.

· Proficiency in computer applications and ability to use software such as MS Office and CAD

· Excellent team working skills; good organizational and social skills EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

2014 – 2019 University of Bath, UK (MSc International Construction Management) 2000-2005 University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania (B. Arch. (Hons)) 1997-1999 Ilboru Secondary School (special school) (ACSE) 1993-1996 Ilboru Secondary School (special school) (CSEE) WORK EXPERIENCE

2023 – To date:

Construction coordinator, YAFE Limited, P. O. Box 40808, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

Duties and responsibilities include:

· Developing timesheet for the job to be done.

· Assigning tasks to the Laborers and Sub-Contractors.

· Managing the quality of work as and when required.

· Motivating the skills and abilities of the team members.

· Ensuring maximum productivity and quality of work. I have coordinated construction processes including; documentation, compliance, procurement of labour and materials, overall management of sites, motivation of teams and quality control, of Five (5) petrol filling stations at Makambako, Njombe, Songea, Tunduma and Iringa which were in a crash program to start operation in January 2024 2021 – To date:

Program Manager, Tanzania Organization of Serving Orphans and Vulnerable Children (TOSOVC), P. O. Box 216, Mpanda, Katavi, Tanzania. Duties and Responsibilities

· To oversee the fulfillment of larger organizational goal.

· To coordinate activities between multiple projects without directly managing them. Instead, to manage the main program, giving detailed attention to program strategy, project delegation, and program implementation.

· To ensure that all the team members understand how to work together and coordinate their efforts on the way to a larger goal.

· To help the organization stay on schedule, on budget, and ultimately on an upward trajectory of growth and success.

· To organize all interconnected projects for expected results. I led the team to; prepare the Organization website and profile, re-define Organizational objectives into programs and have a programmatic thinking and understanding 2008 – To date:

Principal Architect, PlacePLAN Architects, P. O. Box 35574, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

Duties and Responsibilities

· Solicit and receive commissions from Clients, preparations of project briefs, feasibility studies and negotiations and preparations of Consultancy Agreements.

· Preparation of preliminary and detail designs, contract documents, supervision of construction projects, and contract management up to completion and preparations of final accounts.

· Co-ordinate Engineers, Quantity Surveyors and other Specialist Sub- Consultants.

· Provision of Expert witness services in premises liability and architectural/construction negligence cases during the pre-suit and pre-trial discovery phases

· Business development and Investment to back up the firm’s economy

· Overall office management and administration.

I have 18 years of extensive experience in design, construction supervision and project management of more than 200 multi-million dollars construction projects. 2020 – 2021:

Construction Coordinator, International Rescue Committee (IRC), P. O. Box 106048, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

Duties and Responsibilities

· Leadership

· Construction planning and reporting

· Management of construction projects

· Monitoring and implementing construction on site I managed a brand new construction unit and coordinated 75+ multi-million dollars construction sites within refugees’ camps and host community. I solved complex contractual situations which were affecting a successful completion of works. I learned how to work alongside with UNHCR and its affiliates. I, on behalf of the IRC Tanzania presented a one (1) year concise notes of lessons learned. I represented the organization in important meetings with partner organizations and government. I drafted professional letters.

I discharged my contract with a “beyond expectation” comment from my supervisors. 2018 – 2020:

Director - Construction Management, Greens Construction Limited, P. O. Box 63243, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

Duties and Responsibilities

· To manage and oversee the day-to-day construction management of the projects.

· To plan, develop and organize the construction effort to formulate the most cost- effective plan to timely completion within budget and to implement the execution of that plan

· Responsible for implementation of the scope of works as related to construction

· To monitor and report to the management of project details, including progress, risks and opportunities in a timely manner.

· To ensure all changes to specifications, work scope and drawings are documented

· To define clear roles & responsibilities and deliverable requirements in terms of both scope and schedule to all the team members

· To monitor construction productivity and schedule performance and investigate reasons for less than satisfactory performance

· To adhere to Company Safety Standards and promote safety culture among the ranks throughout the Company

· To carry out any other ad-hoc projects and duties as required by the management

I worked as a contractor, taking 10 multi-million dollars construction projects from high profiled government institutions, like, the Bank of Tanzania (BOT), National Insurance Corporation (NIC), etc. I learned how to make profit, manage time and working with the contractor team for clients. I enjoyed being supervised by others for quality management and attaining expected results

2005 to 2008:

Architectural Assistant, Sumar Varma Associates Ltd, P. O. Box 486, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

Duties and Responsibilities

· Preparations of project briefs, feasibility studies under supervision of registered Architect.

· Preparation of preliminary and detail designs, contract documents under supervision of registered Architect.

· Site inspections, organizing site meetings, preparing defects list

· Obtain building permit from Municipals (when it is included in agreement) I acquired enough knowledge that enabled me to get registered with Architects and Quantity Surveyors Registration Board (AQRB) in 2007. I learned how to work alongside with local Authorities. I participated in working on 16 multi-million dollars construction projects

1999 to 2000:

Project Coordinator, Compassion International Tanzania, T101, TAG - Calvary Temple Students Centre, P. O. Box 1330, Arusha, Tanzania. (Christ-centered, church-driven and child-focused organization)

Duties and Responsibilities

· Maintaining a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, as a consistent witness for Jesus Christ, maintains a courteous, Christ-like attitude in dealing with people within and outside of Compassion, and faithfully upholds Compassion’s ministry in prayer.

· Acting as an advocate for children. Understanding and advancing Christ’s mandate to protect children.

· Raising awareness of the needs of children and takes active steps to help protect against neglect, abuse, and exploitation of children. Promoting the dignity, respect, positive treatment, potential of children in all circumstances.

· Encouraging the involvement of others in helping children in need. Reporting and appropriately supporting responses to incidents of harm of children if they occur.

· Using discretion and judgment to independently lead project planning, resourcing, staffing, supply, and subcontract management on moderately- complex projects.

· Being responsible for monthly, quarterly, and annual reports for the consumption of both internal and external stakeholders.

· Being responsible for creating and maintaining strategic alliances and relationships with relevant internal and external stakeholders.

· Handling competing and conflicting priorities of stakeholders and bringing issues to the attention of everyone in the Team for discussion and resolution.

· Addressing project challenges and bringing such problems to the attention of the Everyone Rises Project Governing Board.

· Working at the direction of the everyone in the Team and not making decisions outside my specific authority

· Helping the Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist to continuously monitor the progress of the project

It was my eye opener to work with Humanitarian Organizations. I learned compassion. I coordinated education activities for 230 pupils. I managed lasting donor-child relations and funds for the project in the entire center

Languages: Reading Writing Speaking

English Excellent Excellent Excellent

Swahili Excellent Excellent Excellent

Hobbies and Interests:

· Motivational speaking

· Events management

· Translation of languages; Swahili - English

REFEREES

1. Stephen Myamba

Regional Field Coordinator,

International Rescue Committee – IRC,

P. O. Box 259, Kasulu - Kigoma.

Mobile No. +255-***-***-***.

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2. Jaka Magoma,

Deputy Director of Operations,

International Rescue Committee – IRC,

P. O. Box 106048, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

Mobile No. +255-***-******.

E-Mail: adz8pb@r.postjobfree.com

3. Abdi Mbura,

Managing Director,

PAMA Architects & Planners Limited,

P. O. Box 33000, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

Mobile No. +255-***-******.

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