Company: International Labour Organization (ILO)
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Industry: International Development
Job Type: Contract
🌍 Overview
The International Labour Organization (ILO) is recruiting experienced professionals for four technical roles supporting the Rural Access and Agriculture Marketing Project (RAAMP) Scale-Up in Nigeria. These positions focus on strengthening rural road maintenance systems, promoting decent work principles, and building institutional capacity across 12 Nigerian states.
This opportunity is suitable for candidates with backgrounds in civil engineering, project management, GIS, or rural development who are committed to employment-intensive approaches and inclusive infrastructure development. The positions involve field-based technical support, stakeholder coordination, data management, and capacity building to ensure sustainable rural transport infrastructure that creates quality jobs for local communities. For professionals seeking growth in Nigeria’s development sector, understanding why studying a professional course is a smart long-term advantage in Nigeria can help strengthen your competitive edge.
📌 Available Positions
- Monitoring & Evaluation Officer – Geographical Information System (GIS) – NOA
- National Programme Officer – Road Maintenance – NOA
- Project Support Assistant – Road Maintenance – G4 (7 Positions)
- Senior Project Assistant – Road Maintenance – G6 (7 Positions)
⚙️ Key Responsibilities
Monitoring & Evaluation Officer – GIS (NOA)
- Develop, implement, and maintain project M&E frameworks, indicators, and reporting systems in line with ILO, RAAMP, and World Bank requirements.
- Support baseline, mid-term, and end-line evaluations; collect, verify, and manage project performance data from SPIUs and contractors.
- Develop and maintain Management Information Systems (MIS) and rural roads asset management databases.
- Conduct field monitoring visits to verify implementation progress, outputs, and data quality.
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual progress reports, technical briefs, and communication materials.
National Programme Officer – Road Maintenance (NOA)
- Ensure timely provision of personnel, consultants, civil works contracts, training, and equipment per project work plans.
- Support capacity assessments of government agencies; prepare and conduct technical training for national staff and contractors.
- Introduce employment-intensive work methods and appropriate technologies for rural road rehabilitation and maintenance.
- Assist in quantity surveys, design preparation, cost estimates, bidding documents, and civil works contracts.
- Monitor quality assurance, compliance with design specifications, and sustainable maintenance arrangements.
Project Support Assistant – Road Maintenance (G4)
- Assist SPIUs in data collection, road condition surveys, and updating rural roads inventory for maintenance planning.
- Support organization of technical field trainings and development of Road Maintenance Groups and contractors.
- Assist in preparing basic documentation for routine and spot maintenance works, including cost estimates and bills of quantities.
- Support community consultations and local resource-based work approaches for infrastructure rehabilitation.
- Assist in monitoring working conditions at construction sites, including occupational health and safety practices.
Senior Project Assistant – Road Maintenance (G6)
- Collaborate with SPIUs in data collection, road condition surveys, and updating rural roads inventory for annual maintenance plans.
- Participate as a resource person in technical trainings and capacity building for Road Maintenance Groups and contractors.
- Apply appropriate technical design standards, work methods, and unit rates for planning and design of transport infrastructure works.
- Review contractors’ work programmes, methods statements, and material sources; support inspection and certification of completed works.
- Process payments of work, maintain expenditure plans, and update works budgets.
🎓 Requirements
Monitoring & Evaluation Officer – GIS (NOA)
- First level university degree in socio-economic research, business, economics, international development, civil/highway engineering, or related field.
- At least two years of experience in Monitoring and Evaluation of projects, especially road infrastructure works with employment-intensive approaches.
- Proven experience in GIS and its application in road projects.
- Excellent command of English and good knowledge of a Nigerian local language.
National Programme Officer – Road Maintenance (NOA)
- First level university degree in civil/highway engineering or another relevant technical field.
- At least two years of experience managing rural road infrastructure works, with one year related to employment-intensive rural road rehabilitation and maintenance.
- Proven experience working with government agencies, private sector contractors, and donor agencies in remote or difficult settings.
- Excellent command of English and good knowledge of a Nigerian local language.
Project Support Assistant – Road Maintenance (G4)
- Completion of secondary school education; experience in civil/highway engineering field is an asset.
- At least 4 years’ experience with demonstrated work in employment-intensive rural road rehabilitation, construction, or maintenance.
- Extensive experience in development and implementation of employment-intensive public works and understanding of the ILO decent work agenda.
- Excellent knowledge of English and good knowledge of a Nigerian local language.
Senior Project Assistant – Road Maintenance (G6)
- Completion of secondary school education, plus relevant training/education in civil engineering or highway engineering.
- At least 6 years’ experience with demonstrated work in employment-intensive rural road rehabilitation, construction, or maintenance.
- Extensive experience in development and implementation of employment-intensive public works and solid understanding of the ILO decent work agenda.
- Excellent command of English and a Nigerian local language.
💼 Work Structure & Compensation
- Salary: Not disclosed (Competitive, aligned with ILO National Officer and General Service scales)
- Work Mode: Hybrid (Abuja-based with ~35-65% field travel across 12 RAAMP states)
- Contract Duration: 1-year fixed term, subject to renewal based on performance and funding availability
- Opportunity to contribute to impactful rural infrastructure development aligned with the ILO’s decent work agenda
🧾 How to Apply
Monitoring & Evaluation Officer – GIS (NOA) – APPLY HERE
National Programme Officer – Road Maintenance (NOA) – APPLY HERE
Project Support Assistant – Road Maintenance (G4) – APPLY HERE
Senior Project Assistant – Road Maintenance (G6) – APPLY HERE
Application Deadline: 27 May 2026
Source: ILO Careers Portal
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