Job Details Job Title: Infrastructure Technical OfficerLocations: Yunusari & Nguru - YobePosition Type: RegularSupervisor: Assistant Project ManagerJob SummaryThe Infrastructure Officer will be responsible for planning, implementing and monitoring of Cash for Work, Cash transfers and Food for Assets component of WFP livelihood project in Yobe/ Borno states. She/he will be responsible for managing the infrastructure and community assets construction component effectively and efficiently according to CARE and WFP systems and procedures.ResponsibilitiesResponsibility - Management of the cash and social infrastructure component according to contractual requirements, operating priorities:Develop work plan in collaboration with project team members according to the proposalMake sure that specific project components are implemented according to contractual requirements, both in relation to project implementation and financial managementConduct periodic assessments to ensure project implementation is happening according to the agreed upon work plans and budgetsLiaise closely with other agencies working in the same geographic regions and/or sectors to ensure coordination and avoid overlap.Responsibility - Program quality of the project is ensured during each phase of the project implementation process:Conduct regular progress review meetings with field teams and stakeholders to ensure quality is maintained and address any problemsPrepare BoQ and necessary documents for infrastructure development/ rehabilitation componentMake sure field teams collect relevant information on outputs, outcomes and impact, in both qualitative and quantitative form, based on reporting formats.Responsibility - Provide technical inputs/ Trainings:Provide technical input on construction/ renovation and rehabilitation of social infrastructures under cash component and develop work procedures to the beneficiariesConduct technical trainings to the beneficiaries to implement cash transfer componentVisit field locations frequently to monitor infrastructure development activities of the beneficiariesProvide training on Cash for Work/ Food for Assets process and proceduresJob RequirementsEducation/Experience:Basic University Degree/ Diploma in Civil Engineering/ Construction Minimum 3 years work experience in the development or humanitarian sector particularly construction/ shelter projects Training skillsFluent in English (written and verbal) essential and fluency in at least one of the local languages, preferably Hausa/ KanuriExcellent community mobilization/ sensitization and communication skills.Skills:Advanced computers skills at least intermediate skills in windows based word processing, spreadsheetAbility to establish priorities, plan, coordinate and organize own work plan.Excellent analytical, conceptual, communication and public speaking skillsUnderstanding of political dynamics, foreign policy decision making proceduresAbility to establish and maintain good working relations with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.Ability to exercise independent judgment and work without directionExcellent training skills
