Catholic Relief Services (CRS) Job Recruitment 2025 | Program Management Officer – Infrastructure/ESHS | Adamawa, Nigeria

Catholic Relief Services (CRS) Job Recruitment 2025 | Program Management Officer – Infrastructure/ESHS | Adamawa, Nigeria | Apply Now

Job Summary

Organization: Catholic Relief Services (CRS)
Position Title: Infrastructure/ESHS Officer – STaR Project
Job ID: 3001961
Location: Adamawa State, Nigeria (On-site)
Job Type: Full-time
Job Category: Program Management
Deadline: May 23, 2025
Languages Required: English & Hausa
Travel Requirement: Up to 75% within Adamawa state

About CRS

Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is the official international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the United States. CRS works globally to save, protect, and transform lives in over 100 countries, regardless of race, religion, or nationality. Its operations span emergency response, healthcare, education, agriculture, microfinance, and peacebuilding.

Role Overview

The Infrastructure/ESHS Officer will support the implementation of infrastructure and Environmental, Social, Health, and Safety (ESHS) activities under the STaR project. This includes producing technical designs, facilitating cash-for-work programs, supervising field implementation, and engaging stakeholders to ensure community participation and sustainable impact.

Responsibilities

Coordinate assigned infrastructure and ESHS activities per the implementation plan.
Conduct routine inspections at project sites and ensure compliance with standards.
Support partner efforts in project planning, execution, and evaluation.
Liaise with local stakeholders, including community leaders and government agencies.
Design construction drawings, structural plans, and bills of quantities.
Develop cash-for-work protocols, identify beneficiaries, and oversee training.
Monitor budgets, resource use, and implementation schedules.
Support data collection, reporting, and knowledge sharing.
Assist in project documentation, case studies, and success stories.

Eligibility Requirements

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Building, or Construction Management.
Minimum of 2 years’ experience in infrastructure or construction-related projects.
Registration with COREN, NSE, NIA, ARCON, COBON, or other regulatory bodies is an asset.
Experience with design tools like AutoCAD, Revit, EPANET is an added advantage.
Must be proficient in English and Hausa.

Preferred Skills

Familiarity with participatory planning, community engagement, and monitoring & evaluation.
Experience with GIS/GPS technologies, MS Office, CommCare, and engineering software.
Strong problem-solving, communication, and team collaboration abilities.

Key Working Relationships

Internal: Program Manager, Technical Advisors, Supply Chain, MEAL, Gender Officers.
External: Government MDAs, INGOs/NGOs, Community Leaders, Coordination Groups.