Infrastructures Construction Sites Supervisor / Engineers at Cooperazione Internazionale (COOPI) - 4 Openings

COOPI - Cooperazione Internazionale is an Italian humanitarian non-governmental organization founded in Milan in 1965. COOPI aims to help the world’s poorest to improve their access to healthcare, food, and financial security, and to overcome their special vulnerability to wars, civil conflicts and natural disasters. For 50 years of long-term support and constant presence in the field, COOPI has been engaged in breaking the cycle of poverty and responding to specific emergencies in numerous sectors, including Food Security, Humanitarian Aid, Health, Socio-Economical Services, Water and Sanitation, Disaster Risk Reduction, Human Rights, Education and Training, Migrations and Sustainable Energy.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Infrastructures Construction Sites Supervisor / Engineer

Locations: Benue, Kaduna, Katsina and Plateau

Main Responsibilities

• The Infrastructure Supervisor will support the implementation, supervision, and monitoring of construction and rehabilitation works under the project.
• The role will ensure that infrastructure activities are implemented according to approved designs, technical standards, work plans, budgets, and safety requirements while maintaining close coordination with contractors, communities, and local authorities.

Responsibilities
Site Supervision and Monitoring:

• Conduct daily supervision and monitoring of infrastructure works at project sites.
• Ensure contractors implement works according to approved designs, specifications, quantities, and timelines.
• Monitor quality of materials and workmanship used during construction.
• Track implementation progress and identify delays or technical issues requiring attention.
• Support verification of completed works before approval of payments.

Technical Support:

• Assist in site assessments, measurements, and verification activities.
• Support review and interpretation of technical drawings, BoQs, and work plans.
• Provide routine technical guidance to contractors and skilled labourers at site level.
• Ensure infrastructure activities comply with safety, environmental, and quality standards.

Community and Stakeholder Engagement:

• Liaise with community leaders, asset management committees, local authorities, and beneficiaries during implementation.
• Support community mobilisation and sensitisation activities related to infrastructure works.
• Promote conflict-sensitive implementation and ensure community concerns are reported and addressed promptly.

Documentation and Reporting:

• Maintain accurate site records, progress updates, attendance records, and photo documentation.
• Prepare weekly and monthly infrastructure progress reports.
• Report implementation challenges, risks, or incidents to the Project Manager promptly.
• Support handover and commissioning processes for completed infrastructure.

Compliance and Accountability:

• Ensure adherence to COOPI policies, donor requirements, safeguarding principles, and code of conduct.
• Promote accountability and transparency during implementation.
• Support complaint and feedback mechanisms at community level.

Qualifications and Experience
Education:

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Building Technology, Construction Technology, Water Engineering, or related field.
• Professional certification or registration with relevant engineering bodies is an added advantage.
• A Post Graduate Diploma in Project Management would be an added advantage.

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in construction supervision or infrastructure project implementation.
• Experience supervising community or donor-funded infrastructure projects is desirable.
• Experience in rural infrastructure, irrigation systems, water systems, storage facilities, or similar projects is an advantage.
• Experience working in fragile or conflict-affected settings is desirable.

Skills and Competencies:

• Basic understanding of construction supervision and quality control.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and BoQs.
• Good coordination and communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving and organisational skills.
• Ability to work in remote and challenging environments.
• Good reporting and documentation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Engineering Software applications.

Languages:

• Fluency in English required.
• Fluency in local languages spoken in the duty station.

Core Competencies:

• Integrity and accountability
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Attention to detail
• Respect for diversity and inclusion
• Commitment to safety and quality standards
• Conflict sensitivity and professionalism.

Application Closing Date
21st May, 2026.

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

Note

• Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
• Qualified female applicants are especially encouraged to apply and people with disabilities.
• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
• Cooperazione Internazionale is an equal opportunity employer.
• We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
• COOPI does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process.