Job Summary

UNICEF in collaboration with government authorities and FCDO in Nigeria has developed an innovative project ‘Climate Resilient Infrastructure for Basic Services’ (CRIBS) that aims to scale a model for assessing climate risks and vulnerabilities of primary healthcare facilities (PHCs) and primary schools and subsequently identifying and implementing interventions to make those facilities more resilient.
The second phase of the CRIBS project (CRIBS II, 2025-2026) is being implemented in Bauchi, Enugu, Gombe, Jigawa, Kaduna, and Katsina states in Nigeria. Hence, the need to mobilize a team of 40 Engineers for the task.

Job Details
Main Responsibilities and Tasks:
The responsibilities and key assignments for this consultancy in relation to the CRIBS Phase II Project are as follows:

Undertaking detailed survey of PHCs and schools identified by CRIBS project for climate resilient interventions
Preparing designs and BOQs for the PHCs and school facilities surveyed
Undertake construction supervision of the work implemented by contractors
Certify and valuate the construction work completed by construction contractors
Undertake any other work assigned by the supervisors.

Deliverables

Each Engineer is responsible for the following deliverables. However, UNICEF may prepare twenty groups of two Engineers for engineering survey and supervision of each facility.
Collectively the 40 Engineers will be responsible for survey, design and BOQ preparation for about 200 facilities, and manage site supervision of an estimated 160 facilities. In average each Engineer will be responsible for following deliverables:
- 10 facilities (PHCs and Schools) detailed survey completed, and survey report including GPS coordinates, photographs, and
  submitted in a format provided by UNICEF
- 10 facilities BOQ prepared in the template provided by UNICEF with quality standards and drawings
- Construction supervision of 10 facilities carried out for the facilities (PHCs and Schools) assigned to him/her through daily/weekly visit to facilities as agreed with the supervisor
- Progress status of construction work of assigned PHCs and Schools updated every week with photographs
All the above-mentioned reports are to be submitted on time to the WASH Specialist of Kaduna, Bauchi, Kano, and Enugu Field Offices.

Requirements
Work Experience and Key Competencies:

Interested candidates should possess a B.Eng Degree
A minimum of three years’ professional experience in the civil engineering construction field is required.
Experience in managing PHCs and School construction/rehabilitation projects would have added advantages.
Experience in community dialogue, ability to work at the community level, and ability to speak the local language.
Teamwork and negotiation skills on project development issues at the community level.
Excellent presentation skills, both in terms of written and oral communication.
Willingness to travel to rural and semi-urban areas of the state/country.
IT skills with the ability to generate data, interpret, and utilize it for planning
Ability to work effectively with LGAs and local leaders.

Language:

Excellent communication and writing skills in English.
Knowledge of Local language (Enugu/Hausa).

Application Closing Date
30th October, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Cover Letter to: careers.ninajojer@gmail.com using the Job Title and Location as the subject of the mail.

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