Construction Officer at UNICEF
UNICEF contributes to the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals in Nigeria with a mandate to advocate for the protection of children’s rights, to help meet their basic needs and to expand their opportunities to reach their full potential.
Experience: 2 years
Location: Kano
How can you make a difference?
The Construction Officer reports to the Project Manager in Health Section in line with the Country Office (CO) organisational structure and is responsible for coordinating construction activities.
- Key responsibilities include planning, supporting procurement processes, preparing technical documentation, ensuring quality assurance, and monitoring construction works onsite.
- The incumbent collaborates closely with UNICEF Health and Supply/Operations teams to define construction interventions that meet programme objectives and deliver tangible results for children, while providing technical guidance and advisory support to Government counterparts and partners on construction project management.
Key functions, accountabilities and related duties/tasks:
- Summary of key functions/accountabilities
Below is a summary of key functions and accountabilities:
Prepare design and technical documentation, demonstrating awareness of emergency and resource-constrained contexts and applicable response procedures.
- Provide support to the procurement process, including the evaluation of contract bids.
- Monitor construction projects through site visits and progress reporting, ensuring high standards of quality control and quality assurance throughout the construction process.
- Prepare and compile information required for the annual construction work plan, covering regular activities, ongoing projects, and initiatives in the pipeline.
Collaborate with UNICEF Programme and Operations teams for project needs and coordinate effectively with relevant Government counterparts.
Minimum requirements:
Education:
A first university degree in Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or a related technical field is required.
- A specialisation in Structural Engineering is highly desirable.
Experience:
A minimum of two (2) years of progressively responsible professional experience in construction project management and operation, with demonstrated expertise in structural design, analysis, and supervision of infrastructure projects.
- Proven experience in the preparation and review of structural designs, calculations, drawings, Bills of Quantities (BOQ), and technical specifications.
- Strong knowledge of structural engineering principles, building codes, and standards, including the ability to ensure structural safety, integrity, and resilience in varying environmental and risk contexts.
- Demonstrated experience in procurement processes, including preparation of tender documents and evaluation of technical and financial proposals.
- Experience in construction supervision, quality assurance and quality control, and contract management, particularly for structurally complex projects.
- Familiarity with construction in emergency, fragile, or resource-constrained environments is highly desirable.
- Experience working with government counterparts, development partners, or international organisations is an asset.
Proficiency in engineering and design software (e.g. AutoCAD, structural analysis tools) and standard office applications is required.
How to Apply
Interested applicant can apply via this link
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