Infrastructure / Irrigation Engineer at INTERSOS Nigeria – Jere / Mafa

INTERSOS Nigeria is recruiting an Infrastructure / Irrigation Engineer for livelihood facilities in Jere and Mafa, Borno State. Reporting to the Livelihood Project Manager, the engineer will lead civil, structural and electrical work across facilities in MMC, Jere and Mafa LGAs, from assessment and design to safe handover and maintenance planning.

Key responsibilities

• Assess the condition of buildings, foundations, pond embankments, boreholes, tanks, fencing, drainage, solar and electrical installations; document each facility with photographs, condition ratings, work priorities, bills of quantities (BoQs) and cost estimates.
• Evaluate flooding, erosion, seasonal access, fire, theft and land-boundary risks, coordinating tenure and access checks with the Social Cohesion Officer.
• Produce technical drawings, specifications and BoQs for repairs and small construction projects, including pump houses, roofs, stores, drainage, foundations and flood-protection measures.
• Design safe solar and electrical systems for the Mafa tailoring hub, feed mill and irrigation pumps with the Agricultural Engineer, including earthing, surge protection and secure panels; plan borehole rehabilitation and necessary water tests.
• Apply accessibility and gender-sensitive design measures where appropriate, and obtain approvals from the Ministry of Water Resources and other relevant works departments.
• Prepare tender specifications, participate in technical evaluations, assess contractors and review work plans and safety methods before commencement.
• Supervise materials, concrete, reinforcement, masonry, roofing and electrical installations; keep site records, measure completed work, certify payments and manage approved variations.
• Enforce health, safety, environmental and safeguarding standards, including PPE, excavation and electrical safety, waste controls, no child labour and contractors’ Codes of Conduct; encourage recruitment of local women and young people where possible.
• Escalate defects, delays, overspending and community concerns promptly to the Project Manager.
• Inspect completed facilities with government counterparts and community committees, clear snag lists, issue safety certifications and coordinate commissioning.
• Collect as-built drawings, warranties, borehole records and electrical diagrams; manage contractor retention and the defects-liability period.
• Prepare seasonal preventive-maintenance plans and asset-register records with the Assets and Logistics Officer; train operators and committees in basic checks and minor upkeep, and provide replacement-cost estimates for asset renewal.
• Submit weekly photographic progress reports, monthly engineering reports and handover inventories; contribute to quarterly monitoring and annual asset verification.
• Apply climate-resilient, affordable-to-maintain, inclusive and do-no-harm engineering principles alongside anti-fraud, security, PSEA and safeguarding procedures.

Requirements

• B.Eng or B.Sc in Civil Engineering or Building Engineering; structural or water-resources specialisation is preferred. A relevant postgraduate engineering degree is desirable.
• At least five years designing and supervising civil works, including three years on rural or humanitarian infrastructure.
• Experience preparing BoQs, drawings, tenders and technical specifications, supervising contractors, certifying work and managing defects periods.
• Strong practical knowledge of concrete, masonry, roofing, earthworks, fencing and borehole or water-supply infrastructure.
• Experience with NGOs, UN agencies or government programmes in North-East Nigeria or a comparable environment.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, quantity surveying, project scheduling and MS Office or Google Workspace.
• Strong quality-control, site-safety, procurement-integrity and communication skills; ability to oversee multiple sites and work with communities and government teams.
• Written and spoken English required. Hausa and Kanuri language capability is an advantage.
• Experience in solar-powered productive systems, flood protection, agricultural or aquaculture facilities, community handover and maintenance planning is desirable.