Engineer Supervisor at the International Rescue Committee (IRC)

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. At work today in over 40 countries and 22 U.S. cities, we restore safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure. The IRC leads the way from harm to home.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Engineer Supervisor

Location: Maiduguri, Borno

Scope of Work

• The Engineer Supervisor is responsible for the efficient coordination and management of the construction project with all IRC Nigeria support and program function in compliance with IRC and donor regulations.
• Key responsibilities include Engineering Designs, Drawings and Bills of Quantities, construction Contract Management, supervision and procurement of services, capacity building and reporting.
• The position would report to the Borno Office Field Coordinator with dotted line of reporting to the Environmental health coordinator and will work closely and receive technical support from the Supply Chain Coordinator for supply chain and Construction contract management.

Key Responsibilities
Engineering Designs, Drawings and Bills of Quantities:

• Produce appropriate technical & engineering sketches and produce relevant engineering drawings/designs for approvals. Such Buildings include, classrooms, Clinics, Nutrition centers, Comprehensive Women Centers (CWCs), offices, Stores, walkways, VIP Latrines, Bathing shelters, Security guard shelters, Pump houses, Incinerators, water distribution networks, Water storage tank towers, Underground water tanks, drainage works, septic tanks, soak pits among others.
• Develop technically sound engineering structural designs both for program and operation constructions as per the Nigerian Building Code and other internationally recognized building standards.
• Prepare schedule of materials and Bills of Quantities for the relevant designs and submit for approvals.
• Conduct feasibility studies, engineering surveys and measurements necessary for the design, construction as well as for purposes of rehabilitation of existing structures while maintaining up to date database with GPS Coordinates, location maps and route plans of all infrastructure projects.
• Participate in baseline surveys or rapid assessments to establish existing gaps, priorities, capacity and justification for intended/proposed project.

Contract Management and procurement of services and Materials:

• Prepare all required documentations needed for the tendering, procurement, contract signing and monitoring of the various works and services.
• Actively Participate on tender committee and provide technical input for the selection process and follow up and supervise timely and quality construction.
• Facilitate, the process of contract tendering, recommendations regarding awarding contracts in coordination with Supply Chain (SC) Coordinator and tender committee
• Maintain electronic and hard copies of all documents pertaining each construction project.
• Supervise construction activities in close coordination with SC Managers and other relevant Sector colleagues.
• Conduct regular site visits while providing technical instructions and guidance to the contractors with clear documentation of the same.
• Develop clear work plan and monitoring plan for carrying out field monitoring visits accompanied with a detailed weekly construction progress report.
• Accurately conduct measurements of works and certify accomplishments on contracted works as per the conditions of contract and recommend to SC Coordinator for payment
• Prepare completion reports with work certification and recommend to supply chain for the final payment to the contractor
• Support Program Manager’s and Coordinator on the timely preparation of Purchase Requests for procurement of technical services including construction materials, pipes and fittings, pumps and generators.
• Support supply chain department by providing technical details and specification to facilitate collection of local market prices for technical supplies.
• Participate and provide technical support on long term Master service agreement (MSA) selection process.
• Sample and verify suitability of materials in relation to the proposed engineering specifications, recommended quality during delivery to the IRC stores.
• Prepare wage payrolls for staff or casuals engaged for project implementation

Community Mobilization and capacity building:

• Facilitate on job skills transfer or training workshops for artisans, Infrastructure assistants, and staff from other sectors.
• Prepare simple training or instruction manuals for the operation and management of the various equipment’s and installations.
• Assess capacity of contractors and establish/keep updated list of preferred contractors in all states where the IRC operates.
• Build capacity of partners on technical aspects and work and support them for timely accomplishment of the set program targets.

M&E and Reporting:

• Provide weekly and monthly technical updates to the SC Coordinator.
• Provide technical assessment reports with recommendations on issues encountered at the construction sites.
• Monitor on operation and maintenance of implemented projects and make follow up visits and provide support when needed.
• Develop a maintain proper project documentations including assessment reports, minutes from meeting with key stakeholders, technical designs, drawings, BoQs, progress pictures, change order documents for all constructions and materials procured.

Others:

• Any other ad hoc duties as may be assigned by the SC Coordinator that is consistent with the nature of the job

Qualifications

• Minimum Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction, Architecture with at least 3 years of proven, continuous, active practical experience in building designs, construction supervision and contract management.
• Computer literacy in MS Word, Excel and Power point,
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, ArchiCAD.
• Flexibility, teamwork spirit and sensitivity to the socio-cultural setting of NE Nigeria.
• Good communication skills and command of English, both written and verbal.

Work Environment:

• The positions are located in Maiduguri the situation in northeast Nigeria continues to be volatile and the security phase is orange or red depending on location. This is a national position.

Benefits

• Competitive Monthly salary,
• 13th Month Salary Inclusive,
• Health Insurance Coverage for Family, Pension, Crèche Facilities available for Women with babies under 24 Months
  

Application Closing Date
11th February, 2018.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their Applications addressed to the “The Senior Admin/HR Manager, International Rescue Committee” via: [email protected] Subject of the application should read: Engineer Supervisor

Note: We are accepting only online applications for this position