Care Best Initiative (CBI) is a fast-growing, woman-led, and youth-driven Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) founded in 2019 and presently operational in states within North-East, Nigeria. Our objectives are to save lives, alleviate the suffering of children, women, and other vulnerable people; and maintain human dignity during and in the aftermath of man-made crises and natural disasters; as well as to prevent and strengthen preparedness for the occurrence of such situations; and to promote the right of children, women and vulnerable people in the society. Our actions are multi-sectorial inclined, gender-sensitive, and socially inclusive.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Project Engineer
Locations: Katsina and Sokoto
Employment Type: Contract
Job type: Contractual (9 months)
Department: Program
Reports to: Food Security and Livelihood Coordinator
Responsible for: Project Implementation
Purpose of Role
- The Project Engineer will be responsible for leading the technical planning, design, implementation, and supervision of all infrastructure-related activities under the WFP-funded Resilience Building and Smallholder Farmers Support Project in Sokoto and Katsina States.
- This includes the construction and rehabilitation of solar-powered irrigation systems, grain banks, and other high-impact community assets. The role ensures that all engineering works meet technical standards, are climate-resilient, environmentally sustainable, and responsive to local needs.
- The Project Engineer will coordinate with community stakeholders, contractors, and internal teams to ensure quality delivery, safety compliance, and effective documentation of all civil works.
Job Description / Principal Accountabilities
- Lead the technical design and implementation of civil works including solar-powered irrigation systems, grain banks, and other community infrastructure.
- Conduct site assessments, feasibility studies, and technical evaluations to inform infrastructure planning and design.
- Prepare engineering drawings, bills of quantities (BOQs), work schedules, and specifications in line with national standards and donor requirements.
- Prepare regular site reports, completion certificates, and technical documentation for donor reporting and audits.
- Train community members and local artisans on maintenance and sustainability of constructed assets.
- Collaborate with program, MEAL, logistics, and finance teams to align engineering deliverables with broader project objectives.
- Ensure compliance with COREN and national engineering standards, safety protocols, and CBI’s operational guidelines.
- Supervise construction activities to ensure quality control, safety compliance, and adherence to timelines.
- Monitor contractors’ performance, verify progress, and certify completed works before payments.
- Coordinate closely with community leaders and stakeholders to ensure local ownership, land allocation, and acceptance of infrastructure interventions.
- Ensure integration of climate-resilient and environmentally sustainable practices in all engineering works.
- Provide technical support during the procurement of construction materials and selection of contractors.
Job Holder Entry Requirements
Knowledge (Education & Related Experience):
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, or a related field from an accredited institution.
- A Master’s degree in a relevant discipline will be considered an added advantage.
- COREN (Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria) certification is mandatory.
Experience:
- Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in engineering design, supervision, and construction of rural or agricultural infrastructure projects.
- Prior experience working on donor-funded projects (e.g., WFP, FCDO, USAID, EU) with a solid understanding of compliance, quality control, and reporting requirements.
- Strong capacity in supervising contractors, preparing technical drawings/BOQs, and managing site documentation and handover processes.
- Experience integrating climate-resilient and environmentally sustainable engineering solutions in infrastructure projects is highly desirable.
- Proven experience in the design and implementation of solar-powered irrigation systems, water retention structures, grain banks, or other agriculture-related civil works.
- Demonstrated experience working with community-based projects in Northern Nigeria, especially in remote rural settings such as Sokoto and Katsina States.
Skills (Special Training or Competence):
- Strong technical skills in engineering design, construction supervision, and infrastructure quality assurance.
- Proficiency in using engineering software such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and MS Project for planning and documentation.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and construction sites simultaneously with minimal supervision.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills in English; working knowledge of Hausa is an asset.
- Strong interpersonal and team coordination skills, including the ability to work collaboratively with contractors, community leaders, and diverse teams.
- High level of integrity, accountability, and commitment to CBI’s standards of professional conduct and safety.
- Ability to contextualize engineering solutions within local cultural, environmental, and social realities, especially in rural communities.
- Demonstrated capacity for community engagement, with the ability to communicate engineering concepts clearly to non-technical audiences.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and technical reporting skills.
- Strong attention to detail with a commitment to meeting deadlines and adhering to compliance protocols.
Key Behaviours:
- Interpersonal and intercultural sensitivity.
- Willingness to align with CBI’s core values, including empathy, integrity, and a commitment to service.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a multicultural environment.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Pro-active and ready to take initiative.
- Ability to assimilate and handle a wide range of information efficiently and effectively.
- High level of stress tolerance and ability to work under pressure with minimum supervision.
- Social and receptive (active listener).
- High degree of integrity.
- Ability to work independently and as a part of the team, as the situation dictates.
Key Relationships (excluding own line manager and staff)
Internal:
- Food Security and Livelihood Coordinator
- Program Coordinator
- Other Sector Coordinators
- Finance and Support Services team
- Various staff based in all CBI core departments, as and when necessary (e.g. MEAL, finance, logistics and procurement, etc.)
External:
- Partners
- Consultants
- Service Providers/Stakeholders (Other NGOs)
- Government agencies
- Community leaders/CBOs.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply
Application Closing Deadline 30th June, 2025.
Note
- Only applications submitted online will be reviewed
- Only one application email should be submitted, as multiple submissions will be tantamount to automatic disqualification
- By submitting your application for this position, you agree to CBI ZERO Tolerance to:
- Fraud
- Sexual Harassment, Exploitation, Abuse, and Child Abuse
- Our employees enjoy a work culture that promotes diversity and inclusion.
- Care Best Initiative (CBI) provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.
- Qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.
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