Overview of position

The “EU Support for Internally Displaced Persons in Yobe, Adamawa, Benue and Kano States, Nigeria (SIDPIN)” project aims to advance durable solutions for displacement‑affected populations through housing support, rehabilitation of basic services, and strengthened local integration mechanisms. Across the target States, years of conflict, recurring displacement, and limited access to public services have resulted in widespread shelter damage, loss of assets, and weakened essential infrastructure. As a result, displaced households and vulnerable host communities continue to face significant barriers to achieving stability, safety, and long‑term reintegration. The project is jointly implemented by our client, UN‑Habitat, and UNHCR, with each agency leading activities in specific States as part of an integrated, area‑based approach to strengthening local resilience and promoting inclusive settlement planning

In Adamawa, Yobe and Benue States, our client leads the implementation of housing construction, house repairs, and community infrastructure rehabilitation, contributing directly to improved physical living conditions, strengthened community services, and enhanced opportunities for displaced households to integrate within host communities. These interventions complement broader efforts to improve access to housing, basic social services, and livelihood opportunities aligned with State development priorities.

Working under the overall supervision of the Programme Manager – Shelter/NFI, and the direct supervision of the Shelter Project Assistant, the incumbent will support the planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of shelter and infrastructure activities under the SIDPIN project, in coordination with State authorities, Local Government Areas (LGAs), and partner UN agencies.

Role objectives

• Support the implementation of infrastructure activities across the unit, including construction and rehabilitation of permanent houses.

• Assist in conducting field assessments, site selection, and feasibility checks for infrastructure works across targeted locations.

• Support preparation of material requests, verify technical specifications, and confirm the quality of supplies and works delivered by contractors and vendors.

• Assist in developing basic technical layouts, measurements, bills of quantities (BoQs), and sketches for planned infrastructure works

• Conduct basic topographical measurements, setting‑out exercises, and site demarcation to guide works implementation.

• Monitor all site‑level works to ensure compliance with approved designs, safety standards, Sphere standards, and quality expectations.

• Support community engagement processes related to infrastructure activities, including mobilization, sensitization, and feedback collection.

• Facilitate coordination between field operations teams and community representatives to ensure integrated, efficient, and safe delivery of services.

• Provide daily updates and contribute to weekly and monthly reports using prescribed templates.

• Flag any changes, variations, or risks during implementation to supervisors in a timely manner.

• Perform any other related duties assigned by supervisors within the integrated unit.

Project reporting

This role will work under the overall supervision of the Programme Manager – Shelter/NFI, and the direct supervision of the Shelter Project Assistant

Key competencies

• Completed university degree or diploma in civil engineering, environmental engineering, architecture, public health or similar fields.

• Minimum of two years for university degree or four years for diploma.

• Experience supporting infrastructure activities in Shelter/ WASH is an advantage.

• Experience working with displaced populations, community structures, and field‑based implementation teams is desirable.

• Demonstrated ability to maintain integrity in performing responsibilities assigned.

• Good engineering and site‑monitoring skills.

• Strong coordination and communication skills for multisector team collaboration.

• Ability to interpret and prepare technical drawings (using softwares) and BoQs.

• IT literacy, especially in MS Office and mobile data‑collection tools.

• Strong teamwork, time‑management, and reporting abilities.

• Proactive; independent worker.

• Fast learner.

• Interpersonal skills.

• Communication and negotiation skillsl

• Administrative & Time Management skillsl

• Must have strong analytical, planning and people management skills.

• The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following values and competencies:

• Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.

• Maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.

• Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent, and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.

• Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.

• Shows compassion for others, and makes people feel safe, respected, and fairly treated.
  Develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.

• Produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner. Is action-oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.

• Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge, and innovate.

• Takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own actions and delegated work.

• Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring, and motivational way.

Team management

This role does not have any team management responsibility.

Further information

• Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply for this role.

How to apply

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