Infrastructure Program Manager at Catholic Relief Services (CRS)

Band:             9
Department:   Programs
Reports To:    Director of Early Recovery and Resilience, Program Manager II – StaR (dotted line)
Location:        Borno Nigeria
Job Ref Code:IPM060319
Full JD Link:   https://bit.ly/2ECr2YG

Job Summary:
Working closely with the STaR Program Manager for STaR, the Infrastructure PM will be overall responsible for community planning for infrastructure and ensuring quality design and construction of all infrastructure projects planned under the STaR project. The post holder will similarly be responsible for managing the vendors / construction company selection process; developing the technical inputs for procurement processes; putting in places monitoring processes for works through CRS staff or third parties; the cash-for-work (CFW) program; adherence to KFW, Government of Nigeria and CRS construction policies and legislation; and the safety of construction teams and users of constructed infrastructure. The post holder will ensure compliance with International Environmental, Social, Health and Safety (ESHS) standards and assessing environmental impact putting in place mitigation strategies against environment degradation in the communities being served.

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.