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Job Purpose:
The Civil Engineer is responsible for the design, rehabilitation, and supervision of health facility infrastructure to ensure safe, functional, and accessible environments for life-saving service delivery. The role directly contributes to life-saving outcomes by enabling uninterrupted access to critical healthcare services.
Responsibilities:
1.Infrastructure Assessment and Design
Conduct technical assessments of health facilities to identify rehabilitation needs.
Develop cost-effective designs and BoQs, ensuring compliance with humanitarian and national standards.
Ensure designs prioritize infection prevention and control (IPC), patient flow, and safety
2. Project Implementation and Supervision
Oversee rehabilitation and minor construction work across project locations (merged implementation approach).
Supervise contractors to ensure quality, timeliness, and adherence to specifications.
Ensure all works directly support functionality of life-saving health services.
3. Quality Assurance and Compliance
Monitor construction quality and ensure adherence to safety and environmental standards.
Certify completed works and ensure facilities are fit for medical use
Maintain and update the central audit findings matrix and risk register, ensuring the Senior Country Officer has a real-time overview of outstanding recommendations and progress on corrective actions.
.4. Coordination and Reporting
Liaise with health teams to align infrastructure works with service delivery needs.
Coordinate with local authorities and stakeholders.
Prepare concise technical reports, consolidating activities to minimize reporting lines.
5. Risk Management
Identify and mitigate operational risks (e.g., access constraints, weather impacts).
Ensure contingency planning for timely completion of critical work.
Position Requirement:
Education
Degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
Minimum 3–5 years of experience in construction or rehabilitation, preferably in humanitarian settings.
Experience in health facility construction is an asset.
Competence
Strong technical and project management skills
Ability to work across multiple locations efficiently
Understanding of life-saving humanitarian priorities
Good coordination and communication skills
Language
Mission language is essential. Local working language desirable
How to apply
Interested candidates should complete this Form and attach their CV with Cover Letter following this format “Surname_ Position you applied for”.
Application Deadline: apply not later than Friday, 27rd March 2026 by 12:00 PM.
ONLY applicants whose competencies meet the requirements of the position will be contacted.
Please note: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. INTERSOS reserves the right to close the advertisement before the stated closing date if a suitable candidate is identified.
INTERSOS is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups, and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply.
INTERSOS has a PSEA Policy that the successful candidate will be expected to comply with and promote.
For more information about INTERSOS, go to https://www.intersos.org/en/what-we-do/nigeria/