Infrastructure Engineer at CARE International

Job Summary

• CARE is seeking an Infrastructure Engineer to support the successful implementation of the Resilience and Social Cohesion (Peace) project in Northeast Nigeria is a joint initiative implemented by implemented the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) and United Children’s Fund (UNICEF) with funding from the Federal Ministry of Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) of the German Government. The project aims to restore basic services, rebuild livelihoods and infrastructure, and enhance social cohesion by bridging humanitarian, development, and peace interventions to foster a transformational process. The Infrastructure Engineer will be responsible for the planning, designing, developing, creating and maintaining construction projects and systems in line with the project main objectives for the targeted groups and in compliance with CARE and WFP policies and practice with respect to safeguarding policy, code of conduct, equal opportunities and other relevant policies and procedures.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:

Civil Infrastructure

• Plan, design, develop, create and maintain construction projects and systems.
• Conduct on-site investigations and analyze data.
• Assess potential risks, materials and costs.
• Oversee the conception, design, construction, and maintenance of various infrastructure projects and systems, such as buildings, bridges, roads, dams, airports, water supply systems and sewage treatment in both the public & private sectors.
• Create, improve and protect the environment in which we live.
• Plan, design and oversee construction and maintenance of building structures and infrastructure, such as roads, railways, airports, bridges, harbours, dams, irrigation projects, power plants, and water and sewerage systems.
• Prepare and execute plans for infrastructure projects.
• Analyze surveys, plans, maps, and other information.
• Work with a team to plan projects.
• Create estimates and plan budgets.
• Submit permits and other required documents for construction projects.
• Oversee project operations.
• Visit proposed project site to obtain necessary information for use in creating project specifications. This includes condition and location of project site, location of storage and staging areas, and character and scope of work
• Provide guidance and technical advice to various people and departments, including engineering personnel, Branch Chief, Section Chief, Engineering and Construction Department, and Architect-Engineer firms where necessary to develop basic specification procedure and policies to cover new types of projects and structures, and to make clearer various phases of the construction work
• Communicate with higher authorities on issues concerning specifications, engineering interpretations and explanations, supply of items, and items of work, and offer recommendations on reviewing specifications.

Safeguarding Responsibility 

• Actively learns about safeguarding and integrates it into their work, including safeguarding risks and mitigations related to their area of work.
• Practices the values of CARE including respecting the dignity and well-being of participants and fellow team members.
• Encourages openness and communication in their team; encourages team members to submit reports if they have any concerns using reporting mechanisms e.g., Integrity Hotline and other options.

Collaboration

• Participate actively in the monitoring of the project in collaboration with the M&E Officer with specific attention on the efficiency of the WFP Livelihood.

Other Responsibilities:

• Other Responsibilities as Assigned
• Contribute to CARE's funding sourcing and resource mobilization initiatives through information gathering, supporting assessments, learnings, and documentations.

Requirements

QUALIFICATION/EXPERIENCE/TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Required:

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in civil /construction engineering
• 3 years of relevant experience in planning, designing, developing, creating and maintaining construction projects and systems programmes in Nigeria as well as experience collaborating and working with the private and public sectors
• Strong skills in analysis and problem solving
• Solid understanding and ability to adhere to local, state, and federal guidelines and regulations
• Ability and willingness to travel frequently – for at least 40% of the time
• Strong ability to supervise tendering procedures and compile job specifications
• Ability to carry out effective technical and feasibility studies, as well as site investigations
• Ability to effectively monitor and drive project activities
• Ability to prepare safety and function analyses
• Possess strong organizational and site management skills to effectively coordinate site activities
• Ability to perform calculation, dimensioning, and control of concrete and metallic construction
• Profound ability to carry out safety analyses and stability and quality control
• Ability to effectively work with professionals from other fields, including subcontractors and architects
• Strong ability to plan and manage project resources and budgets
• Excellent in the use of relevant civil engineering software programs, including AutoCAD and Civil 3D
• Strong communication skills, including verbal and written

Desired:

• Computers skills at least intermediate skills in Windows-based word processing, spreadsheet
• Ability to establish priorities, plan, coordinate, and organize own work plan.
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relations with people of different national and cultural backgrounds. 
• good written and oral communication skills
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and work without direction.

Competencies:

• Approachability                               
• Building Effective Teams
• Customer Focus
• Integrity and Trust
• Drive for Results
• Comfort around Higher management
• Business Acumen
• Negotiating
• Organizational Agility