VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT IN WIDOWS AND ORPHANS EMPOWERMENT ORGANIZATION (WEWE) – SHORT-TERM CONSULTANCY

SHORT-TERM CONSULTANCY VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Widows and Orphans Empowerment Organisation (WEWE) is seeking applications from qualified professionals for two (2) days short-term consultancy roles: Quantity Surveyor, Civil and Structural Engineer, Urban Planner, and Architect.

Key Responsibilities for the two-day short-term consultancy role: 

To review the developers’ proposals in accordance with your area of expertise.

1. Position:            Quantity Surveyor

Qualifications/Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics, Building Technology, Civil Engineering, Estate Management, or a related field from a recognized institution.
• Registration with the Quantity Surveyors Registration Board of Nigeria (QSRBN) is required.
• Membership of the Nigerian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (NIQS) is highly desirable.
• Professional certifications in project management, construction management, procurement, or contract administration will be an added advantage.
• Knowledge of housing development, real estate projects, and social housing initiatives will be an advantage.
• Minimum of 5–10 years of proven professional experience in quantity surveying, cost management, and construction project administration.
• Demonstrated experience in real estate, infrastructure, or large-scale development projects. 

2. Position:            Civil and Structural Engineer

Qualifications/Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Construction Engineering, Building Engineering, or a related field from a recognized institution.
• Registration with the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) is required.
• Membership of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) and other relevant professional bodies is highly desirable.
• A Master’s Degree in Structural Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field will be an added advantage.
• Professional certifications in project management, construction management, structural design, or related disciplines will be an advantage.
• Minimum of 5–10 years of proven professional experience in civil and structural engineering, construction supervision, and infrastructure development.
• Demonstrated experience in the design and implementation of housing estates, residential developments, infrastructure projects, or large-scale construction projects.
• Experience in preparing engineering designs, technical specifications, drawings, and construction documentation.
• Proficiency in engineering software such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, STAAD.Pro, ETABS, SAP2000, Revit, or similar design and analysis tools. 

3. Position:            Urban Planner

Qualifications/Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Urban and Regional Planning, Town Planning, Urban Development, Environmental Planning, Geography, Architecture, Land Administration, or a related field from a recognized institution.
• Registration with the Town Planners Registration Council of Nigeria (TOPREC) is required.
• Membership of the Nigerian Institute of Town Planners (NITP) is highly desirable.
• A Master’s Degree in Urban Planning, Regional Planning, Sustainable Development, Housing Development, Smart Cities Planning, or a related field will be an added advantage.
• Professional certifications in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Smart City Planning, Environmental Planning, Project Management, or related disciplines will be an advantage.
• Knowledge of housing development, real estate projects, social housing initiatives, and smart city concepts will be an added advantage.
• Minimum of 5–10 years of proven professional experience in urban and regional planning, land-use planning, housing development, and infrastructure planning.
• Demonstrated experience in planning residential estates, smart cities, housing developments, urban renewal projects, or large-scale community development initiatives.
• Strong understanding of Nigerian urban planning laws, development control regulations, environmental standards, and planning best practices.
• Proficiency in GIS applications, AutoCAD, ArcGIS, QGIS, and other urban planning and mapping software. 

4. Position:            Architect

Qualifications/Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture from a recognized institution.
• Registration with the Architects Registration Council of Nigeria (ARCON) is required.
• Membership of the Nigerian Institute of Architects (NIA) is highly desirable.
• A Master’s Degree in Architecture, Urban Design, Sustainable Design, Housing Development, or a related field will be an added advantage.
• Professional certifications in Project Management, Sustainable Building Design, Smart City Development, Green Building, or related disciplines will be an advantage.
• Minimum of 5–10 years of proven professional experience in architectural design, housing development, estate development, and construction projects.
• Demonstrated experience in the design and supervision of residential estates, housing schemes, mixed-use developments, or large-scale community development projects.
• Strong knowledge of building design, site planning, sustainable architecture, universal accessibility standards, and construction documentation.
• Proficiency in architectural design software such as AutoCAD, Revit, ArchiCAD, SketchUp, Lumion, 3D Max, or similar applications. 

Method of Application 

Interested and qualified applicants should send their comprehensive curriculum vitae and cover letter in ONLY one attachment (MS Word document) explaining your suitability for the job to the email addresses provided in the table below:

Deadline: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis

You are to include evidence of relevant previous assignments, projects, or consultancy services successfully completed, such as sample reports, project portfolios, photographs, client references, completion certificates, award letters, or other verifiable documentation demonstrating your experience and capacity to undertake the assignment. Kindly note that WEWE reserves the right to conclude this recruitment process once a suitable individual is selected. Only shortlisted individuals will be contacted.

DISCLAIMER: Please note that participating in this recruitment process with the Incorporated Trustees of Widows and Orphans Empowerment Organization (WEWE) does not constitute the issuance of a contract or agreement, nor does it commit WEWE to cover any costs associated with your participation in the recruitment process. The decision to recruit short-term or long-term personnel rests solely with WEWE. WEWE reserves the right to hire or not hire anyone at all from this recruitment process it is subject to a merit review process, considering factors such as the candidate’s qualifications, value for money, availability of funds, and other relevant considerations. For equity purposes, WEWE upholds equity.