Infrastructure Officer at Wildlife Conservation Society

Location: Calabar, Cross River
Duration: Four (4) years
Reports To: Country Director
Start date: 1 December 2022

Job Summary

• We shall provide technical support and supervision on planning, design, implementation, and monitoring for all infrastructural works including renovations, constructions, and approved procurements as directed by the management.

Main Responsibilities
Specifically, the Infrastructure Officer (IO) will:

• Work closely with WCS Program Coordinators to identify and survey possible sites for construction/infrastructure.
• Provide sketches and designs for agreed infrastructural projects.
• Prepare a preliminary bill of quantities (BOQ) following market surveys to guide management in the selection of contractors or vendors.
• Facilitate the invitation/call for three quotations for all construction projects
• Develop Terms of Reference (TOR) and contract agreements for construction and technical installations.
• Develop a framework under which all WCS construction projects shall be implemented.
• Ensure that best practices are applied and quality assurance including agreed specifications, materials, and environmental standards are followed throughout WCS construction projects.
• Provide monitoring and on-site supervision of approved construction works across all WCS sites.
• Work closely with the procurement unit to identify, engage and monitor purchases and installations of equipment such as solar panels, electronics, and others as funding permits.
• Produce timely weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports on work progress to the Landscape Director and Country Director.
• Any other duties assigned.

Position Requirements

• A University Degree in Civil Engineering, Building Engineering or related disciplines with professional accreditation from a renowned engineering body
• Proficiency in engineering software such as ArchiCAD, AutoCAD, or Rhino.
• A minimum of 3 years of building and construction experience.
• Experience working around rural areas.
• Strong communication and inter-personal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural team.
• Proven ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines and work with limited supervision.
• Pro-active, stable and robust character and a good team-player.
• Ability to develop clear goals and identify priority activities and assignments
• Practical knowledge and high understanding of construction, building engineering, and working in remote areas.
• Ability to read, understand and interpret technical drawings.
• Intolerance of corruption and sub-standard work.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Sound judgment and high level of Precision in designs, budgets, and frameworks for construction.
• Accountability and paying attention to details.
• Ability to work in a team and can work under pressure.