Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is an international non-governmental organization supporting relief and development work in over 99 countries around the world. CRS programs assist persons on the basis of need, regardless of creed, ethnicity or nationality. CRS works through local church and nonchurch partners to implement its programs, therefore, strengthening and building the capacity of these partner organizations is fundamental to programs in every country in which CRS operates. CRS has worked in Nigeria for more than 25 years.
Job Title: Consultant – Feasibility Assessment of Water Infrastructures and Grazing Reserves
Code: FWG11119
Location: Adamawa
Job Type: Short Term
Description
- Through local partners, CRS re-established presence in Nigeria in 2000 and currently works in 32 of Nigeria’s 36 states, focusing on agriculture and livelihoods, health, and emergency programming
- USAID recently awarded a new project to Catholic Relief Services – Nigeria Program called Water for Agriculture (WFA) Project.
Primary Purpose
- The purpose of the program is to assist USAID implement Water for Agriculture (WFA) in Borno, Adamawa and Yobe states. Catholic Relief Services (CRS) will undertake the rehabilitation/construction of water points (earth dams, weirs, diversion–gravity systems, boreholes and basin irrigation systems) in 7 LGAs.
- This 3-years activity will increase agricultural production and income for over 50,000 herders and 4,000 farmers in an equitable, inclusive and sustainable manner. The WFA activity will cover Kaga, Biu and Kwaya Kusar Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Borno State; Gombi and Mayo-Belwa LGAs of Adamawa; and Jakusko and Bursari LGAs of Yobe State.
- In view of the above, CRS intends to engage the services of a consultant to carry out an extensive feasibility study including desk review, field assessments, and associated preliminary surveys to determine the status of water infrastructure in the target locations.
Required Qualifications
- A University Degree in Geosciences or Civil Engineering
- A relevant post graduate degree in Engineering Geology or Civil Engineering with 10 years post graduate experience.
- The individual should also have some experience in water for agriculture or other related areas.
- The individual should be registered and up to date in the membership of relevant professional body.
- The consultant should also have good use of mapping software (ArcGIS, QGIS) to map features, e.g. water points, soil, vegetation, etc. on maps.
- Knowledge of English knowledge and excellent writing skills are mandatory.
- Capacity to self-manage, work independently and remotely and deliver on time.
- Excellent organizational skills, including time management, and ability to work independently (seeking clarification when needed in a timely manner) and to meet deadlines and work under pressure.
Time and Level of Effort
- The consultancy services will be for the duration of 27 days
- Kindly see link to complete terms of reference: http://bit.ly/2C5quti
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Expression of Interest (EOI) along with a detailed Resume attached as one document in PDF indicating the title of the consultancy and the consultancy code – FWG11119 to: [email protected]
Job Features
Deadline | 14th November, 2019. |