National Consultant – State Engineers at UNICEF

Scope of work:

• The consultant is required to support the implementation of CRIBS project in one of the target states (Bauchi, Enugu, Gombe, Jigawa, Kaduna, and Katsina) by taking lead in planning, implementation and risk management of construction of climate resilient interventions in primary healthcare facilities and schools, in target LGAs.
• The consultant is expected to undertake the following activities among others:
• Prepare CRIBS construction projects plan at the state level – including for the survey, design and bill of quantities (BOQs) preparations, and construction timeline.
• Quality assurance of the technical designs, BOQs, and compliance by verifying the data captured by site engineers / engineering firms and reviewing all documents (estimated 30 sites).
• Manage construction projects monitoring, construction risk management and guide site engineering firms for the necessary action with a copy to the CRIBS teams at FO and CO.
• Undertake construction supervision work (in estimated 30 facilities) to verify quality, timeline, compliance to CRIBS standards, and deliverables of the construction companies.
• Compile state level progress status and share in weekly/monthly meetings based on close progress tracking and timely action.
• Attend CRIBS related meetings in Field Offices to support the team in planning, implementation and reporting of emerging lessons as and when required.
• Prepare an analytical summary of progress made against construction milestones in each of the States, emerging issues, lesson learned and follow up actions. 

Education:

• Advanced Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Development Studies, Economics, Public Health, Community Health, Public Administration, Engineering, Environment, Climate Change and any other related field. Some experience in climate resilience work would be highly desired.
• Relevant work experience can be considered as a substitute for a higher degree.

Experience:

• The consultant shall have a minimum of five years’ experience in building construction in rural areas with skills in climate resilient infrastructures construction in rural contexts. Prior experience with UN agencies would be an advantage.
• S/he should also have a solid analytical and writing skills in English language, with evidence of having done similar kinds of work at the national and sub-national level. Communication skills in Hausa language would be an added advantage.