Livelihood Officer - Construction Engineer at Plan International

Role Purpose

• The purpose of this role is to support with the supervision and coordination of all the construction work on the WFP Livelihood project.

Dimension of Role

• The role of the construction officer is to provide technical support to the WFP Livelihood team and Plan International in matters related to construction work including latrines, Dam, waste pits, market stalls, temporary learning spaces, Child friendly spaces among others that will either be renovated or constructed.

Key Roles/Responsibilities
The selected construction officer will be expected to perform the following roles:

• Follow the project bill of quantity for each construction work to include Latrines, dams, market stalls, waste pits, elders’ people homes and others to ensure effective utilisation of the resources.
• Supervise the skilled labourers and the target community members attached to each construction asset.
• Record all data on attendance of labourers and target community members on each project
• Present those target community members qualify for food in each month based on attendance and participation in the food for asset to the Livelihood coordinators.
• Support in the development of building designs in line with the approved guidelines on constructions.
• Coordinate with the ministry of RRR before commencement of constructions to ensure smooth construction work on the WFP livelihood project
• Support with the supervision of the labourers and target community members under food for assets and ensure construction work is carried out as per the agreed standards.
• Provide technical advice to the Project Management Committee to inform decision on selection of sites.
• 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 the project Coordinator and livelihood specialist.
• Support any other construction work of Plan International as directed by the management.

Technical Expertise, Skills and Knowledge
Qualifications and Experience:

• University degree or equivalent in Civil Engineering, Building Technology or any related back ground
• Experience in food/cash for work intervention in emergency setting.
• Experience in WFP livelihood projects.
• Minimum of 2 years relevant working experience in building work preferably on community infrastructure.
• Experience working in deep field.
• Previous experience directly providing services to children at risk and victims of abuse, exploitation and violence

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.