JUSTICE DEVELOPMENT AND PEACE INITIATIVE (JDPI), MAIDUGURI DIOCESE, MAIDUGURI DIOCESAN SECRETARIAT, OPP MUSA USMAN STATE SECRETARIAT, P.O.BOX 58, MAIDUGURI BORNO STATE.
Background
Justice, Development and Peace Initiative (JDPI) is a non-governmental organization engaged in developmental works in Borno, Yobe and Adamawa States for the past 50 years. JDPI also focuses on Agriculture, WaSH, Nutrition, MHPSS and other emergency programming, reaching out to all persons on the basis of need, regardless of creed, ethnicity or nationality.
JDPI is inviting suitably qualified candidates for the above-mentioned position to work in Jere, Magumeri and Kaga LGA.
Candidate must be prepared to start work as soon as possible.
Positions: Infrastructure Officer
Duration: 11 Months
Closing date: 18th July 2026
Location: Maiduguri
Post Description:
Under the supervision of the Infrastructure Manager and Senior Project Officer, the Infrastructure Officer will be responsible for programming and implementing infrastructure activities within target areas. This includes leading community-led needs assessments, conducting technical engineering assessments, preparing designs and bills of quantities, supervising construction works, and ensuring quality and compliance with JDPI, CRS, Government of Nigeria, and international standards.
Key Responsibilities
Project Implementation and Technical Support
- Supervise Infrastructure/WaSH Assistant(s) and support staff capacity development.
- Produce quality technical designs, drawings, and bills of quantities for community infrastructure projects.
- Prepare project specifications, QA/QC monitoring plans, and feasibility assessments.
- Lead community engagement and validation of rehabilitation plans.
- Supervise both community-led and contractor-led construction works to ensure adherence to approved designs.
- Monitor construction progress, enforce safety precautions, and ensure compliance with JDPI and CRS guidelines.
- Collaborate with Procurement and community leadership for timely delivery and secure storage of materials.
- Support identification, training, and management of cash-for-work (CFW) beneficiaries.
- Establish and mentor infrastructure operation and maintenance (O&M) committees.
- Coordinate with other project components to ensure multisectoral integrated implementation.
Coordination and Representation
- Work with Community Liaison to liaise with community members, displaced populations, and stakeholders to draft Community Infrastructure Rehabilitation Plans (CIRPs).
- Ensure JDPI infrastructure activities are aligned with government and donor-funded initiatives.
Monitoring and Evaluation
- Work with MEAL Team to capture and report infrastructure data.
- Provide timely reports (weekly, monthly, quarterly) on project implementation.
- Ensure accountability to beneficiaries and stakeholders
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
- Higher National Diploma or bachelor’s degree in architecture, Building, Civil Engineering, or related field. (Masters/higher qualifications are an added advantage)
- Minimum of 4 years’ experience in construction design and on-site supervision.
- Proven experience in community infrastructure projects.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, RCC spreadsheets, and other structural design software.
- Languages: English and Hausa.
Personal Skills
- Strong time management and multitasking skills.
- Proactive, resourceful, and results oriented.
- Excellent planning, analytical, and organizational skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Supervisory experience with junior staff.
General Competencies
- Integrity
- Continuous Improvement & Innovation
- Build Relationships
- Developed Talent
- Strategic Mindset
- Accountability & Stewardship.
Supervisory Responsibilities: WaSH Assistant and Construction team
Key Working Relationships:
- Internal: JDPC staff
- External: CRS Infrastructure Lead.
Disclaimer
- JDPI is committed to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation and have zero tolerance to sexual Exploitation and Abuse.
- Females are encouraged to apply.
- This job description is not exhaustive.
- JDPI reserves the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their application (CV and cover letter in one document) to this email address [email protected] before the closing date. Using the JOB TITLE AS THE SUBJECT OF THE MAIL
