Project Engineer at ZOA International

ZOA’s Programme in Nigeria

• ZOA has been working in Borno State in Nigeria since 2016 especially in 10 LGAs in Borno State and 3 LGAs in Yobe State.
• We reach out to the internally displaced persons and vulnerable host communities with emergency humanitarian & early recovery assistance to meet their needs.
• ZOA Nigeria focuses on Food Security & Livelihoods, WaSH, Education.

Responsibilities

• Visiting sites and ensure quality assurance of  shallow borehole construction being delivered and adherence to design specifications.
• Assist the drilling team to map out/ identify high yielding points within the region in Bama.
• Assist the line manager in the selection, design and construction of water systems, using ground water, including abstraction and distribution.
• Considering different maintenance mechanisms, ensuring that they are appropriate to the local context and cultural norms and that facilities are sustainable in collaboration with the relevant stakeholders;
• Preparing training tools on relevant technical topics and conduct onsite trainings farmers on borehole operation and maintenance.
• Assisting the line manager in the development of technical guidelines and tools;
• Assessing areas for improvement and recording lessons learnt for future activities;
• Ensure the involvement of state ministry of water resources and update the borehole database together with RUWASSA.

Requirements

• B.Sc. or B.Eng Degree in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or Computer Engineering, depending on the field.

Identity:

• The candidate is expected to fully support the vision and mission of ZOA.

Behaviour & Attitude:

• Flexible and adaptability;
• Interpersonal and cross cultural sensitive;
• Able to work under pressure and with strict deadlines;
• Able to work in a sometimes fluid and insecure environment.

Special conditions:

• Frequent travel to in field locations within the programme area, and to other ZOA programme
• locations and stay with project implementation team for further guidance and support.