PROJECT ENGINEER AT ZOA INTERNATIONAL

About Company:

ZOA, as an international NGO, supports vulnerable people affected by violence, conflicts, or natural disasters by helping them to realize dignified and resilient lives. Together, we can come to their aid in emergencies and remain faithful to communities as they recover, providing new opportunities for them to help themselves again. The work of ZOA is coordinated from the Netherlands. We are active in multiple countries in Africa, South America, the Middle East Region, and Asia. We work with approximately 900 employees worldwide and with (local) partners. We invite you to join our team of committed colleagues.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Description:

• ZOA has been working in Borno State in Nigeria since 2016, especially in 10 LGAs in Borno State and 3 LGAs in Yobe State.
• We reach out to the internally displaced persons and vulnerable host communities with emergency humanitarian & early recovery assistance to meet their needs.
• ZOA Nigeria focuses on Food Security & Livelihoods, WaSH,and  Education.

Responsibilities

• Visiting sites and ensuring quality assurance of shallow borehole construction being delivered and adherence to design specifications.
• Assist the drilling team in mapping out/identifying high-yielding points within the region in Bama.
• Assist the line manager in the selection, design, and construction of water systems, using groundwater, including abstraction and distribution.
• Considering different maintenance mechanisms, ensuring that they are appropriate to the local context and cultural norms, and that facilities are sustainable in collaboration with the relevant stakeholders.
• Preparing training tools on relevant technical topics and conducting onsite training for farmers on borehole operation and maintenance.
• Assisting the line manager in the development of technical guidelines and tools;
• Assessing areas for improvement and recording lessons learnt for future activities;
• Ensure the involvement of the state ministry of water resources and update the borehole database together with RUWASSA.

Requirements:

• B.Sc. or B.Eng Degree in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or Computer Engineering, depending on the field.

Identity:

• The candidate is expected to fully support the vision and mission of ZOA.

Behaviour & Attitude:

• Flexibility and adaptability;
• Interpersonally and cross-culturally sensitive;
• Able to work under pressure and with strict deadlines;
• Able to work in a sometimes fluid and insecure environment.

Special conditions:

• Frequent travel to in-field locations within the programme area, and to other ZOA programmes
• locations and stay with the project implementation team for further guidance and support.

Salary

Application Closing Date: 26th June, 2025

Application Instructions:

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