Project Engineer at ZOA International

Purpose of the position

• The role entails full responsibility for the implementation of the WFP project in Bama LGA, in alignment with the Plan of Operation.
• This includes overall project management, ensuring quality assurance of all construction, effective budget management, and maintaining high-quality program delivery.
• The position also requires regular collaboration with the Project Manager to receive technical support and ensure program excellence.
• The position is primarily based in Bama LGA.

Key tasks and responsibilities

• Visiting sites and ensuring quality assurance of shallow borehole construction being delivered, and adherence to design specifications.
• Assist the drilling team in mapping out/identifying high-yielding points within the region in Bama.
• Assist the line manager in the selection, design and construction of water systems, using groundwater, 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 conducting on-site training for 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 the state ministry of water resources and update the borehole database together with RUWASSA.

Qualifications and Preferred Experience

• B.Sc. or B. Eng Degree in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or Computer Engineering, depending on the field.
• At least 5 years of working experience in the same field.
• Strong coordination, facilitation, and community engagement skills.
• Fluency in English and at least one local language (Hausa, Kanuri, etc.) required.
• Excellent computer skills (accounting systems, Excel, Word, ERP (Unit 4), and PowerPoint.