STTA Engineers & Technicians at the North East Regional Initiative (NERI) Nigeria - Adamawa, Borno, Yobe

The North East Regional Initiative (NERI) Nigeria - An International Development Organization is seeking applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: STTA Engineer & Technician

Locations: Adamawa, Borno, Yobe
Position Start Date: Immediately
Number of Positions: Several

Position Summary

• The STTA Engineers and Technicians will support the field state engineers to work in developing the necessary technical and engineering documents as required for the activities, support in the selection of the qualified contractors, as well as implementing the infrastructure rehabilitation grants activities at the State, Local Government Area (LGA) and community levels. Specifically, NLCB is interested in hiring engineers and technicians in the following roles:
  • Civil/Structural Engineers and Site Supervisors (must be able to mobilize to the project site, willing to stay extended period at the project site or community, to carry out the structural assessments and during project implementation), including those with specialization in WASH, Water Point Construction and Management
  • Quantity Surveyors
  • Hydraulic Engineers
  • Mechanical Engineers
  • Solar and Photovoltaic Systems Technician
  • Geophysical Surveyors - (must be able to mobilize with the necessary equipment to conduct a geophysical assessment for water table depth and produce high quality reporting)
  • Architect (must be able to mobilize to the project site when required, must have access to all necessary software for drawings and technical designs, as described in the scope of work)
• The STTA Engineers and Technicians will support the NLCB Engineering team to ensure that all projects are implemented in accordance with sound technical, quality, environmental and engineering standards. The STTA Engineers will provide technical support, on-site training for site workers, and supervision to implementing contractor’s project engineers who are implementing small and medium-sized infrastructure subprojects. STTAs will be engaged as needed by NLCB.
• The STTA Engineers and Technicians will provide technical input to Creative staff during the Project identification, Development and Implementation: including technical assessment reports, pictures and tables; development of the technical and general specifications; preparing and reviewing structural, electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, solar designs and drawings with supporting calculation sheets, notes and bar schedule; statement and the scope of work of the activity; bill of quantities preparation; sub-activities scheduling; environmental reviews and compliance monitoring and; progress monitoring and reporting.
• The STTA Engineers and Technicians will ensure that all infrastructure projects are completed within the available timeframe, allowing enough time for close-down of the activity, demobilization, handover, final invoicing, and, if necessary, contract termination. Extensive travel within the LGAs is required.

Reporting & Supervision:

• The STTA Engineers and Technicians will report to the Engineering Manager based in Abuja and will be supervised by the program engineers based in Maiduguri to oversee various projects as tasked.
• The STTA Engineers and Technicians will always ensure to the engineering team listserv email in all correspondences to ensure that all team members are always well-informed and abreast of the status of the Project.
• The STTA Engineers has no direct reports, but oversees the work as assigned to his designation and as required.

Primary Responsibilities and Deliverables
Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• The STTA Engineers and Quantity Surveyors will assist the engineering team in developing the infrastructure projects. Input will include, but not be limited to, establishing constructability of structures; identifying potential field difficulties in implementation; carrying out environmental assessments; technical assessments; development of technical and general specifications; preparing and reviewing structural, electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, solar designs and drawings with supporting calculation sheets, notes and bar schedule as required for the activity; development of statement and the scope of work of the activity; bill of quantities (BOQs) and corresponding price determination preparation; sub-activities scheduling to reflect required materials and labour; and budget preparation to include material, labor, equipment and service costs.
• Support the field state engineers in conducting final checks on project designs, specifications and drawings to ensure that all designs, drawings and BOQs are in accordance with sound technical, environmental and engineering standards before passing on to Abuja for final approval.
• Support in the preparation of the Environmental Documentation Forms (EDFs) and the corresponding Environmental Mitigation and Monitoring Plans (EMMPs), identifying mitigation measures for each project and ensuring that these mitigation measures are planned, budgeted and carried out during the project implementation process.
• Support the field state engineers in the tendering, tender evaluation and contract recommendation processes for sub-consultants and contractors.
• Support the field state engineers in evaluating and prequalifying potential subcontractors.
• The STTA Engineers and Quantity Surveyors will provide technical input during the project implementation. Input to include monitoring of sub-activities timelines and scheduling; environmental reviews and compliance monitoring; preparing and reviewing designs and materials tests (laboratory and in-situ), and progress monitoring and reporting.
• Directly supervise the construction and renovation works within the communities and states being carried out by the implementing contractors.
• Support the field state engineers in developing the Engineering Reporting Documents (ERDs) and the Environmental Field Reporting Documents (EFRDs) for each visit to the project site, at least one per week.
• Provide technical assistance and on-site training for site workers of the implementing contractors as well as community members engaged to support the project implementation process.
• Conduct regular monitoring visits to infrastructure project sites, including unannounced visits to monitor progress and ensure compliance.
• Technically review all invoices for state infrastructure projects submitted by the contractors to ensure compliance to the milestone requirements, quality and standard of work carried out.
• Interface with grantees, vendors and contractors as required ensuring transparent program processes are upheld.
• Any other duties suitable to task and commensurate with ability.

Project Location:

• The Projects for assessment will be in three states in the Northeast of Nigeria, namely Adamawa, Borno and Yobe states respectively.
• The proposed locations for each of the three states and LGAs are captured below with other locations to be included as the NLCB program demands:
  • Adamawa: Madagali, Michika, Mubi North
  • Borno: Abadam, Guzamala, Gubio, Gwoza, Kukawa, Maiduguri/Jere, Magumeri, Marte, Mobbar, Monguno
  • Yobe: Geidam, Gujba, Gulani, Yunusari.

Position, Specific/Required Skills and Qualifications
Civil/Structural Engineer and Site Supervisors:

• University degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering or similar field of study.
• 5 years’ work experience. 3 years’ specific work experience with a large portfolio assistance program providing infrastructure project implementation: structural design and detailing, construction design and analysis, construction supervision as Resident Engineer, Construction Manager or Contractors Site Representative.
• Knowledge of building, construction and rehabilitation principles and design standards with sound ability to interpret architectural and structural drawings.
• Ability to take onsite measurements, perform mathematical calculations, track project budget and record accurately.

Electrical Engineer:

• University degree (M.Sc, B.Sc, or HND) in Electrical Engineering
• Minimum 5 year’s work experience. 3 years’ specific work experience supporting the electrical design and detailing of medium to large scale infrastructure projects
• Knowledge and fluency in AutoCad
• Experience in on-site monitoring of ongoing and completed electrical work for medium to large scale infrastructure projects

Hydraulic Engineer:

• University degree in civil engineering with an emphasis in surface water/hydraulics/hydrology or water resources engineering
• Minimum 5 years’ work experience. 3 years’ specific work experience in hydrologic and hydraulic analysis and design.

Mechanical Engineer:

• University degree (M.Sc, B.Sc, or HND) in Mechanical Engineering
• Minimum 5 year’s work experience. 3 years’ specific work experience supporting the design and detailing of medium to large scale infrastructure projects
• Knowledge and fluency in AutoCad
• Experience in on-site monitoring of ongoing and completed mechanical work for medium to large scale infrastructure projects

Solar and Photovoltaic Systems Technician:

• University degree in Sustainable Energy Technology, Renewable Energy Engineering or similar field of study.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience. 3 years’ specific work experience in the develop of specifications of solar and photovoltaic systems. Experience in the installation and maintenance of these system is required.

Architect:

• University degree in Architecture
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience. Ability to design preliminary sketches and more detailed site plans showing all building components including internal and external services using required computer software like AutoCAD
• Membership in the Architect Registration Council of Nigeria would be an advantage

General Skills and Qualifications

• Ability to work independently, think creatively and apply problem solving skills and provide technical supervision. Ability to technical inspect structures, recognize non-compliance and make suggestions for improvements are needed to accomplish program goals.
• Ability to plan and prioritize responsibilities to meet deadlines and adjust priorities as necessary.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to manage a diverse range of professional relationships essential.
• Proficient oral and written communication skills in English. Oral communication skills; ability to convey technical information in an understandable manner and communicate effectively with a wide variety of people in person, on the telephone and in public setting.
• Computer and reporting skills’ the ability to use spreadsheet and word processing software and use e-mail.
• Fluency in Hausa or Kanuri desired.

Application Closing Date
28th February, 2019.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should submit the following documents below to: nigeria_recruitment@neri-nigeria.com Please reference the Job Title and Location on the subject line, your Cover Letter and Resume/CV.

Documents Include:

• A current Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV) listing all job responsibilities; AND
• A cover letter.