Project Engineer at Sahei Gender Development Initiative (2 Openings)

Sahei Gender Development Initiative, was formally known and called Sanitation and hygiene education initiative (SGDI). The organization is a Nigerian non-governmental and not-for-profit making organization incorporated with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) in November 2014. It is an organization that facilitates, advocates, and raises awareness for access to improved services among vulnerable individuals. The organization focuses in the areas of WASH, Protection/GBV, Empowerment/livelihood, Waste Management, Health/Nutrition, Climate Change and Peace Building. The organization has experienced staff that are equipped with knowledge, skills to response when the need arises. The organizations staff can work all over the liberated LGAs of Borno State.

The organization was established to promote well-being of individuals and alleviate the suffering of conflict affected people and the vulnerable groups of people in Northeastern Nigeria. In pursuit of its mission, the Organization works with partners to execute programs aimed at improving the livelihood and living standards of vulnerable children, women and girls, men, widows, internally displaced persons, and persons living with disabilities.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Project Engineer

Locations: Katsina & Sokoto
Job type: Full Time

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 implementation region
• 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 to 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.Eng, Degree in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or Computer Engineering, depending on the field.

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 field locations within the project area  and stay with project implementation team for further guidance and support.

Application Closing Date
25th July, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Important Information

• Interested candidates should complete and attach their CV with Cover Letter following this format “Name_ Position you applied for”.
• Only applicants whose competencies meet the requirements of the position will be contacted.
• SGDI is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups, and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply.
• Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
• SGDI reserves the right to close the advertisement before the stated closing date if a suitable candidate is identified.
• SGDI has a PSEA Policy that the successful candidate will be expected to comply with and promote.