Purpose of the position
The role entails full responsibility for the implementation of the WFP project in Bama LGA, in alignment with the Plan of Operation.
This includes overall project management, ensuring quality assurance of all construction, effective budget management, and maintaining high-quality program delivery.
The position also requires regular collaboration with the Project Manager to receive technical support and ensure program excellence.
The position is primarily based in Bama LGA.
Key tasks and responsibilities
Visiting sites and ensuring quality assurance of shallow borehole construction being delivered, and adherence to design specifications.
Assist the drilling team in mapping out/identifying high-yielding points within the region in Bama.
Assist the line manager in the selection, design and construction of water systems, using groundwater, including abstraction and distribution.
Considering different maintenance mechanisms, ensuring that they are appropriate to the local context and cultural norms and that facilities are sustainable in collaboration with the relevant stakeholders;
Preparing training tools on relevant technical topics and conducting on-site training for farmers on borehole operation and maintenance.
Assisting the line manager in the development of technical guidelines and tools
Assessing areas for improvement and recording lessons learnt for future activities
Ensure the involvement of the state ministry of water resources and update the borehole database together with RUWASSA.
Qualifications and Preferred Experience
B.Sc. or B.Eng Degree in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or Computer Engineering, depending on the field.
At least 5 years of working experience in the same field.
Strong coordination, facilitation, and community engagement skills.
Fluency in English and at least one local language (Hausa, Kanuri, etc.) required.
Excellent computer skills (accounting systems, Excel, Word, ERP (Unit 4), and PowerPoint.