Consultant Engineer, WASH

UNICEF, in collaboration with government authorities and FCDO in Nigeria, has developed an innovative project ‘Climate Resilient Infrastructure for Basic Services’ (CRIBS). This project 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. Final Defects Liability Period (DLP) checks for construction works under the first phase of the CRIBS project is now due in Jigawa and Kano states in Nigeria.

Responsibilities

Main Responsibilities and Tasks:

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

• Inspect construction works implemented by contractors under Phase I
• Certify o Final Completion construction works completed by construction contractors
• Undertake any other work assigned by the Supervisor.

Deliverables:

The Engineer (working in pairs) is responsible for the following deliverables.

• Visit to about 42 facilities (PHC and School) rehabilitated under CRIBS phase I in Kano and Jigawa States
• Defects List for Final Completion of facilities (PHCs and Schools) assigned to him/her 24 hours after each visit (with photographs)
• Final Certificates of Completion of facilities (PHCs and Schools) assigned to him/her.
• Final Report on status of facilities (PHCs and Schools) assigned to him/her including GPS coordinates, photographs, and submitted in a format to be approved by UNICEF.

All the above-mentioned deliverables are to be submitted on time to the Supervisor. Performance will be evaluated by the Supervisor at the end of

the assignment. Based on performance, the Engineer’s tenure will be extended or terminated. In case of termination, the Facilitator will be notified in accordance with organizational guidelines.

Requirements

Education background:

• Candidates should possess at least a university degree in Civil Engineering.

Language:

• Excellent communication and writing skills in English.

Work experience:

• A minimum of five years’ professional experience in the field of civil engineering/construction is required.
• Experience in managing PHCs and School construction/rehabilitation projects would have added advantages.
• Experience in community dialogue, ability to work at community level and be able to speak the local language
• Teamwork and negotiation skills on project development issues at 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 ability to generate data, interpret and utilize it for planning.
• Ability to work effectively with LGAs and local leaders.