Infrastructure Specialist at Catholic Relief Services (CRS)

Band:              8

Department:  Programs

Reports To:   Director of Early Recovery and Resilience, Program Manager II – StaR (dotted line)

Location:         Borno Nigeria

Job Ref Code:    IFS211118

Full JD Link:    http://bit.ly/2zQB59W

Job Summary:

Working closely with the STaR Program Manager for STaR, the Infrastructure Specialist will be overall responsible for the design and construction of all infrastructure projects planned under the STaR project.  The post holder will similarly be responsible for managing the vendors / construction companies selection process; third party monitoring processes; the cash-for-work (CFW) program; adherence to both KFW and Government of Nigeria construction policies and legislation; and, the safety of construction teams and users of constructed infrastructure.  The post holder will be responsible for environmental impact assessment and activities to mitigate against environment degradation. 

Education and Experience:

• Critical: Experience in legislation and policies that govern construction and infrastructure development in Nigeria;
• Critical: Through understanding of Nigeria Government MDAs that regulate construction and infrastructure. 
• Critical: At least 5 years hands-on experience in managing construction projects.
• Essential: Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or relevant field.
• Essential:  Excellent verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills in English.
• Added advantage:  Knowledge of Hausa and / or Kanuri.
• Added advantage:  Experience in contracting especially with private sector actors.
• Added advantage:  Experience in the not-for-profit sector / government
• Added advantage:  Hands on experience in development construction designs / drawings, structural designs and, bills of quantities
• Added advantage: Proficiency in construction software, use of Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.