Infrastructure Advisor at Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ)

The Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH (German Agency for International Cooperation) is an international enterprise owned by the German Federal government, operating in many fields across more than 130 countries.

In Nigeria, GIZ's portfolio includes among others, a programme to support the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) in its regional integration goals. The programme aims to strengthen sector-specific capacities in the areas of Peace and Security, Customs and Trade as weir as Strategic Management and Organizational Development in the ECOWAS Commission.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Infrastructure Advisor

Vacancy Announcement: 005B
Location: Maiduguri, Borno

Background
GIZ. Solutions that work.

• As a service provider in the field of international cooperation for sustainable development and international education work, we are dedicated to shaping a future worth living around the world. GIZ has over 50 years of experience in a wide variety of areas, including economic development and employment promotion, energy and the environment, and peace and security.
• The diverse expertise of our federal enterprise is in demand around the globe – from the German Government, European Union institutions, the United Nations, the private sector, and governments of other countries. We work with businesses, civil society actors and research institutions, fostering successful interaction between development policy and other policy fields and areas of activity. Our main commissioning party is the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ).
• The registered offices of GIZ are in Bonn and Eschborn. Our approximately 23,500 employees, almost 70 percent of whom are national personnel, work in around 120 countries (July 2020) GIZ has worked in Nigeria since 1974. Since 2004, GIZ has maintained a country office in the capital city Abuja. Currently 466 national and 63 international employees, 37 regional staff, 4 integrated specialists and 3 development workers are working in the country (January 2025).

The Project

• On behalf of the European Commission and the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ); and in a context characterized by challenges on pastoral mobility, conflicts of access to resources, persistence of animal and zoonotic diseases; land degradation, encroachment into protected areas; the deficit in infrastructure for the production, marketing, processing and distribution of livestock products; the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH is implementing the Regional Project to Support the Pastoral Economy in the Transboundary Territories of Lake Chad Region (PRADEP-LT-PETRA) in Chad, Cameroon, Nigeria, and Niger.
• The main objective of the co-financed program is to improve and enhance the contribution of the livestock sector to the transformation of sustainable food systems and to inclusive and resilient green growth of the economies of the countries of the West Africa and Sahel region.
• As specific objective, PRADEP-LT-PETRA aim to improve the resilience of cross-border (agro)pastoral households and systems in terms of economy and conflict prevention.
• The Action covers several main areas of transhumance and livestock trade, recognized by institutional and professional actors: Adamawa and Borno State (Nigeria), the Diffa region (Niger), the provinces of Lac, Hadjer Lamis, Kanem and Chari-Baguirmi (Chad) and the Far North region (Cameroon).

Responsibilities 
The Advisor is responsible for:

• Supervision (technical and administrative) of the implementation and acceptance of infrastructure projects in of the PETRADEP programme intervention area.
• Support for the establishment of a bilateral agreement for the joint management and operation of the infrastructure to be built.
• Support to state partners in infrastructure projects related to peaceful transhumance and the development of the pastoral economy.

Design and planning:
The Infrastructure Advisor will:

• Identify and develop high-priority infrastructure projects.
• Assess construction and rehabilitation needs with partners, including the needs of women, young people, indigenous people, people with disabilities and other groups with specific needs.
• Develop preliminary planning and provide pre- and postdesign advice on feasibility and risks.
• Develop the construction/rehabilitation concept (including specifications, design budgets, technical specifications, BoQ) in cooperation with the local architect, hydrologist (subcontractor).
• Ensure quality control of all documents provided by consultants.

Procurement:
The Infrastructure Advisor will:

• Plan the entire procurement process (request for expressions of interest, internal approval of the GIZ tender, tendering procedures, bid evaluation, etc.) in cooperation with E200.
• If necessary, prepare the GIZ internal application form (A15, A16, etc.).
• Identify service providers, architectural firms and construction companies and participate in the prequalification process.
• Prepare the documents for the award of contracts (including A12 evaluation grids, etc.) in cooperation with a local architect (subcontractor).
• Participate in the technical evaluation (and financial evaluation if necessary).

Construction:
The Infrastructure Advisor will:

• Facilitate kick-off meetings with the construction contractor, project manager and local supervisor.
• Schedule and organise regular coordination meetings with all parties involved in the construction, in consultation with management.
• Make frequent site visits to supervise construction measures. 
• Participate in site meetings in close collaboration with the local architect and organise receptions for completed projects.
• Provide monthly progress reports to AV/DV in cooperation with the local supervisor.
• Carry out budget control and payment monitoring in relation to construction progress. 
• Where applicable, plan, organise and supervise ‘cash for work’ projects.
• Organise on-the-job training.

Post-construction:
The Infrastructure Advisor will:

• Plan and implement post-construction stages (site development, equipment, temporary and final handover, transfer to beneficiary, etc.).
• Prepare and support the handover of works to state partners
• Archive the necessary documents on DMS in preparation for internal reviews and external audits.

Networking and cooperation:
The Infrastructure Advisor will:

• In collaboration with colleagues, coordinate with state actors at local, national, and community levels, civil society and others, and neighbouring countries (borders with Cameroon, Chad and Niger).
• Provide advisory support for cooperation with other technical and financial partners and other GIZ projects on issues relating to transhumance infrastructure projects and the pastoral economy.
• Monitor and evaluate the impact of the infrastructure component in Nigeria.

General tasks:
The Infrastructure Advisor will:

• Ensure compliance with relevant rules of practice and laws throughout the construction process.
• Develop terms of reference for architects, construction. companies and consultants and monitor and evaluate them.
• Verify accounts with the support of admin/finance colleagues • Develop an annual operational plan for the infrastructure component.
• Develop and organize quality assurance measures and propose necessary changes, improvements and initiatives.
• Consult regularly with line managers, architects and managers of other components on all issues related to infrastructure projects.
• Immediately report any problems arising in the context of infrastructure projects.
• Undertake further training related to the position as required.
• Take all necessary measures to combat corruption and fraudulent practices related to construction.
• Support colleagues in the Agropastoral Value Chain and One Health in construction and Infrastructure.

Other duties/additional tasks:

• The Infrastructure Advisor performs other duties and tasks at the request of management.

Required qualifications, competences, and experience
Qualifications:

• Masters / MSc in Civil Engineering, Infrastructure and related field.

Professional experience:

• At least 7 years’ professional experience in a comparable position.
• Must have a least two (2) years of experience in tendering and bid preparation, as well as in construction supervision in the field of rural water supply or public services buildings (e.g. Veterinary health centers, schools, etc.).
• Registration in the professional order of his/her specialization will be an adding value.

Other knowledge, additional competences: 

• Very good working knowledge of ITC technologies and technical software (AutoCAD or Archicad, phone, fax, email, the internet) and computer applications (e.g. MS Office).
• Fluent written and oral knowledge of the English language
• Willingness to upskill as required by the tasks to be performed – corresponding measures are agreed with management

Salary
According to GIZ salary scale for Band 4

Application Closing Date
4th March, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and letter of motivation as one document with complete contact details to: recruitment-nigeria@giz.de using "005B" as the subject of the email.

Note

• GIZ is an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity.
• Allqualified candidates, regardless of disability, age, sex, ethnicity, race,and religion are encouraged to apply.
• Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.