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Infrastructure / Irrigation Engineer
About this role
A civil engineering professional will oversee all civil, structural and electrical works for livelihood facilities in Maiduguri MMC, Jere and Mafa in Borno. The role ensures structures are safe, durable and flood-resilient, and handed over with necessary maintenance documents. It involves assessments, design, procurement support, construction supervision, maintenance planning and reporting. The position is for someone with experience in rural or humanitarian infrastructure, able to manage multiple sites and coordinate with engineers and partners. The employer is INTERSOS, a humanitarian organisation operating in north-eastern Nigeria and elsewhere.
What you would do
- Assess the condition of facilities including buildings, foundations, boreholes, drainage and power systems.
- Identify site risks such as floods, erosion, theft or fire and recommend mitigation measures.
- Produce facility assessment reports with photos, prioritised works, BoQs and cost estimates.
- Prepare drawings, specifications and BoQs for repairs and minor works.
- Design solar power and electrical installations and borehole rehabilitation; ensure safety features.
- Obtain technical approvals from relevant authorities.
- Prepare technical tender documents and evaluate contractor proposals.
- Supervise on-site works and ensure quality against drawings and specs.
- Maintain records: site diaries, measurements, progress, variations and payments.
- Coordinate completion, handover, warranties and as-built documentation.
What they are asking for
- BEng or BSc in Civil Engineering (Structural or Water Resources preferred) or Building Engineering
- Desirable: MSc in Civil/Structural/Water Resources Engineering
- Minimum 5 years designing and supervising civil works; at least 3 years in rural or humanitarian infrastructure
- Experience preparing BoQs, drawings, specifications and tender documents; managing contractors to completion
- Experience with borehole rehabilitation or water supply infrastructure
- Experience with NGOs, UN agencies or government programmes in north-east Nigeria or similar settings
- Proficiency in AutoCAD; experience with quantity surveying and project scheduling tools
- Strong on-site safety, quality control and procurement integrity
- Ability to communicate technical issues clearly to diverse stakeholders
- English proficiency; knowledge of Hausa and Kanuri is an asset
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