About the Role
INTERSOS is an independent humanitarian organization dedicated to assisting people affected by crises, armed conflicts, and disasters. We are currently looking for a skilled Infrastructure / Irrigation Engineer to join our team in Maiduguri Metropolitan Council (MMC), Jere, and Mafa, Borno State. In this role, you will lead all civil, structural, and electrical works for livelihood facilities, ensuring every structure is safe, durable, and resilient against environmental hazards.
Key Responsibilities- Conduct thorough infrastructure condition assessments for buildings, boreholes, solar power systems, and agricultural facilities, producing detailed reports, BoQs, and cost estimates.
- Design repairs, minor works, solar power installations, and borehole rehabilitations in coordination with agricultural and project teams.
- Manage procurement processes, review contractor work plans, and enforce strict health, safety, and environmental standards on site.
- Supervise construction activities, conduct quality control checks, manage interim payments, and oversee the formal handover of completed works.
- Develop preventive maintenance schedules, train facility committees, and maintain accurate asset records to ensure long-term sustainability.
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (Structural or Water Resources option preferred) or Building Engineering; a Master's degree is a strong advantage.
- At least 5 years of experience in designing and supervising civil works, with a minimum of 3 years dedicated to rural or humanitarian infrastructure.
- Proven expertise in preparing BoQs, technical drawings, and tender documents, alongside strong contractor management skills.
- Familiarity with solar power systems, flood-resilient design, and agricultural or water supply infrastructure in North-East Nigeria.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, quantity surveying tools, and Microsoft Office, with excellent written and spoken English skills.
- Fluency in local languages such as Hausa and Kanuri will be considered a distinct advantage.
- Opportunity to make a tangible impact in humanitarian aid and community reconstruction in North-East Nigeria.
- Collaborative work environment within a globally recognized international non-profit organization.
- Professional growth through challenging field-based engineering projects and responsibilities.