Construction Engineer at Plan International

Location: Damaturu, Yobe

Role Purpose

• The purpose of this role is to supervise all the constructional work for 1 year. The role will ensure all construction works are done to meet project expectations in line with donor guidelines, Plan policies and Nigerian laws and policies on construction.

Dimension of Role

• The role of the Engineer is to provide technical support to the BMZ project in matters related to constructional work including rehabilitation of health facilities in Yobe state.

Key Roles/Responsiblities
The selected Engineer will be expected to perform the following roles:

• Develop/review bill of quantity for the construction work to include health facilities and others
• Develop/review health facility designs in line with the approved guidelines.
• Coordinate with the relevant ministries, communities and other stakeholders before, during and after constructions to ensure smooth and timely completion of all constructional work.
• Supervise closely the contractors and ensure constructional work is carried out as per the agreed standards.
• Provide technical advice to the team to inform decision on selection of contractors.
• Issue on behalf of Plan International a certificate of completion for based of satisfactory quality checks on constructions.
• Perform any other project related duties as specified by supervisor.

Technical Expertise, Skills and Knowledge

• University degree or equivalent in Civil Engineering, Poly technical schools or any related back ground
• Minimum of 3 years relevant working experience in implementing and supervising construction works, preferably health facilities.
• Experience working in emergency settings.

Skills & Knowledge:

• Strong ability to work independently, organize work, meet deadlines, maintain composure, prioritize work under pressure, coordinate multiple tasks and maintain attention to detail.
• Community mobilizations skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills, creativity and flexibility
• Works well in and promotes teamwork, comfortable in a multi-cultural environment, flexible and able to handle pressure well.
• Languages: Excellent command of English language and Hausa

Behaviours:

• Creates strong sense of purpose and commitment within own part of operations and with stakeholders
• Holds self and others to account to deliver on agreed goals and standards of behaviour
• Demonstrates a high degree of professionalism/integrity
• Provides good and adequate administrative and logistical support to enable programmes to meet meets it’s agreed financial and program outcomes.
• Actively seeks for support in addressing difficulties in execution of duties.
• Strategic thinking and effective contribution to own work and Organisational development.
• Sound judgement and decision-making in complex situations
• Strong emotional intelligence including self-awareness.
• Leads by example to motivate high performance of others
• Very strong commitment to continuous learning