Infrastructure Specialist at Catholic Relief Services (CRS)

Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is an International non-governmental organization supporting relief and development work in over 99 countries around the world. CRS programs assist person on the basis of need, regardless of creed, ethnicity or nationality works through local church and non-church partners to implement its programs, therefore, strengthening and building the capacity of these partner organizations is fundamental to programs in every country in which CRS operates. CRS re-established presence in Nigeria m 2000 and currently focuses on agriculture, HIV and health extractives and governance, and peace building programming.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Infrastructure Specialist

Job Ref Code: IFS211118
Location: Borno
Department: Programs
Job Type: Full Time 
Reports To: Director of Early Recovery and Resilience, Program Manager II - StaR (dotted line)
Band: 8

Job Summary

• Working closely with the STaR Program Manager for STaR, the Infrastructure Specialist will be overall responsible for the design and construction of all infrastructure projects planned under the STaR project. 
• The post holder will similarly be responsible for managing the vendors / construction companies selection process; third party monitoring processes; the cash-for-work (CFW) program; adherence to both KFW and Government of Nigeria construction policies and legislation; and, the safety of construction teams and users of constructed infrastructure. 
• The post holder will be responsible for environmental impact assessment and activities to mitigate against environment degradation.

Education and Experience

• Critical: Experience in legislation and policies that govern construction and infrastructure development in Nigeria;
• Critical: Through understanding of Nigeria Government MDAs that regulate construction and infrastructure.
• Critical: At least 5 years hands-on experience in managing construction projects.
• Essential: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or relevant field.
• Essential: Excellent verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills in English.
• Added advantage: Knowledge of Hausa and / or Kanuri.
• Added advantage: Experience in contracting especially with private sector actors.
• Added advantage: Experience in the not-for-profit sector / government
• Added advantage: Hands on experience in development construction designs / drawings, structural designs and, bills of quantities
• Added advantage: Proficiency in construction software, use of Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

Application Closing Date
5:00pm, 4th December, 2018.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should download the "CRS Application Form" using the link below, fill and send with a detailed Resume as one document (in a PDF Format) indicating position being applied for and the Job Ref Code as the subject of the application to: ng.recruitment_health@crs.org

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