89 Infrastructure jobs in Nigeria

Company Summary

Layer3 is one of the fastest-growing network and security infrastructure companies in West Africa, providing managed and cloud services, network security, IT infrastructure management, virtualization, and mobile device management solutions to some of the most demanding customers.

Our unique model integrates best-of-breed technologies from global leaders coupled with our next-generation metro fiber networks and offers unparalleled after-sales support. To learn more about Layer3 and our services, visit our website at

Location Lagos

Job Grade: Mid Level

Job Summary

The Infrastructure Engineer will be responsible for designing, building, and testing the
private cloud infrastructure
components comprising compute, storage etc. Also responsible for working to make sure the underlying
private
cloud infrastructure architecture and technical decisions support their cloud services, service tiers, and OLAs needed to meet business needs.

What we will challenge you to achieve

• Design and architect end to end validated solutions which represent real-world cloud provider implementations
• Function as the technical product expert for specific cloud provider solution areas
• Work closely with the cloud business unit providing input on & formal review of product functional specifications prior to development, provide feedback on releases and feature implementations
• Design, implement, and manage scalable and secure cloud infrastructure across public, private, and hybrid environments.
• Administer and support Linux-based systems, ensuring high availability, performance, and security.
• Deploy, configure, and manage Open-stack deployment such as Virtuozzo-based virtualization and container environments.
• Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like Terraform, Ansible, or similar.
• Collaborate with DevOps teams to automate deployment pipelines, CI/CD processes, and system monitoring.
• Create and maintain custom cloud product offerings and solutions tailored to business needs.
• Monitor system performance, conduct capacity planning, and perform root cause analysis on incidents.
• Implement and enforce security best practices across cloud and virtualized environments.
• Provide technical expertise in containerization technologies including Virtuozzo, Docker, and Kubernetes.
• Integrate third-party services and APIs to enhance cloud platform capabilities.
• Work with cross-functional teams to define cloud strategies and operational procedures.
• Ensure compliance with organizational standards and regulatory requirements (e.g., ISO, GDPR).
• Document system configurations, processes, and architectural decisions.

What you need to have

• First Degree in Engineering or Computer Science.
• 3-5 years experience as an Infrastructure Engineer.
• A strong understanding of IT automation, management, orchestration and cloud management platform capabilities driving IaaS, SaaS and PaaS is a plus.
• Strong hands-on expertise with OpenStack based virtualization Solutions
• Subject matter expert on virtualization solutions like Vmware, Proxmox etc.
• Strong understanding of storage solutions (ISCSI, NAS, SAN)
• Solid experience with Converged and Hyper-converged Virtualization Solutions.
• Strong understanding of backup and Disaster recovery solutions like Commvault, Veeam, Netbackup or Acronis.
• Proficient in Linux system administration (CentOS, Ubuntu, RHEL).
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, Digital Ocean, GCP is a plus
• Proven experience in cloud infrastructure management and DevOps practices is a plus
• Scripting skills in Bash is a plus.
• Familiarity with monitoring tools like Prometheus, Grafana, or Zabbix.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.

Come join our team at Layer3

We are seeking for new team members who are motivated by our objective and share our values. Goal getters with strong work ethics, self-motivated, excellence mindset, fit in well at Layer3.
For more information, website

Interview Process

Our interview process at Layer3 is a multi-stage process. This process is designed to for us to know you better and how well you fit into the Layer3 culture. We are eager to meet you.

Qualified candidates should forward their applications to

Note:
Only qualified candidates would be contacted.

About Moonvalley

Moonvalley's mission is to solve Visual Intelligence in the age of generative AI. We are building technology that can tell stories, scale creativity, and understand both the physics and semantics of the world. With Marey, our first high-definition foundation model trained exclusively on licensed data, we are powering the next era of cinematic, commercial, and enterprise-grade creation.

Our team is an unprecedented convergence of talent across industries. Our elite AI scientists from Deepmind, Google, Microsoft, Meta & Snap, have decades of collective experience in machine learning and computational creativity. We have also established the first AI-enabled movie studio in Hollywood, filled with accomplished filmmakers and visionary creative talent. We work with the top producers, actors, and filmmakers in Hollywood as well as creative-driven global brands. So far we've raised over $100M+ from world-class investors including General Catalyst, Bessemer, Khosla Ventures & YCombinator – and we're just getting started.

Job Summary

We're hiring an Infrastructure Engineer to design and maintain the systems that power Moonvalley's generative AI research and product development. You'll be joining at a pivotal moment, helping to define the foundations of our infrastructure as we train and deploy cutting-edge video foundation models.

In this role, you'll work closely with researchers, engineers, and cross-functional partners to ensure our infrastructure is scalable, reliable, and efficient. From managing GPU clusters to optimizing ETL pipelines, you'll be instrumental in ensuring the technical performance and productivity of our entire AI platform.

What you'll do

• Build, manage, and scale GPU infrastructure using tools like Kubernetes, Terraform, or Pulumi

• Maintain and optimize ETL pipelines using Spark, Ray, or Airflow

• Operate and improve our telemetry and monitoring stack (Datadog, Grafana, Weights & Biases)

• Manage CI/CD pipelines and development tooling (GitHub, PyTorch, Python)

• Track and optimize datasets, checkpoints, compute utilization, and related assets

• Automate repetitive tasks to improve efficiency and reduce friction across engineering workflows

• Participate in an on-call rotation to resolve infrastructure issues and ensure uptime

• Provide tooling, documentation, and support to accelerate internal engineering productivity

What we're looking for

• Strong generalist with experience managing large-scale, high-performance infrastructure

• Skilled in designing scalable systems for compute, data, and developer tooling

• Comfortable in high-urgency environments with the ability to prioritize for impact

• Familiar with infrastructure stacks for AI model training and experimentation

• Experienced with Kubernetes, Terraform/Pulumi, Spark/Ray, and observability tools

• Pragmatic problem-solver who favors automation and simplicity over complexity

• Open to using and contributing to open-source tooling when appropriate

• Bonus: experience as a Cluster Engineer, Data Engineer, or Developer Advocate in AI/ML environments

What we offer (compensation & benefits)

• Competitive salary and equity

• Private health coverage

• Pension contribution

• Unlimited paid vacation

• Fully-distributed, async-first culture

• Hardware setup of your choice

• Stipends for phone, internet, and meals

In our team, we approach our work with the dedication similar to Olympic athletes. Anticipate occasional late nights and weekends dedicated to our mission. We understand this level of commitment may not suit everyone, and we openly communicate this expectation.

If you're motivated by deeply technical problems, a seemingly never-ending uphill battle and the opportunity to build (and own) a generational technology company, we can give you what you're looking for.

All business roles at Moonvalley are hybrid positions by default, with some fully remote depending on the job scope. We meet a few times every year, usually in London, UK or North America (LA, Toronto) as a company.

If you're excited about the opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI technology and help shape the future of media and entertainment, we encourage you to apply. We look forward to hearing from you

The statements contained in this job description reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required and the scope of responsibility. It should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences, to equalize peak work periods, or to otherwise balance organizational work

Moonvalley AI is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing accommodations. If you require accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.

Please be assured we'll treat any information you share with us with the utmost care, only use your information for recruitment purposes and will never sell it to other companies for marketing purposes. Please review our privacy policy and job applicant privacy policy located here for further information.

TriTalent Alliance is a global technology Software company with top engineers and blockchain professionals from Nigeria and Pakistan. We're expanding our network for a client in the crypto and exchange infrastructure space, and we're looking for an experienced CEX Infrastructure & Custody Integration Specialist to join the mission.

Your Role

You'll play a critical part in designing, integrating, and managing custody and wallet infrastructure within a Centralized Exchange (CEX) environment. This role bridges engineering, operations, and compliance — ensuring secure, efficient, and compliant crypto asset management.

Must-Have Experience

• Proven experience integrating or managing crypto custody and wallet infrastructure in a CEX or institutional environment.
• Proven experience in Blockchain and Web3
• Hands-on work with Fireblocks, DFNS, or similar custody solutions.
• Deep understanding of sweeping logic, hot/cold wallet management, and gas station architecture for transaction optimization.
• Experience managing crypto deposits, withdrawals, settlements, and internal wallet routing.
• Practical knowledge of KYC, KYB, KYT, and Travel Rule implementation — ideally with Sumsub, Chainalysis, or comparable platforms.

Additional Skills

• Familiarity with exchange operations — wallet orchestration, liquidity routing, and reconciliation.
• Experience across multiple chains (e.g., Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, Tron, BSC).
• Understanding of transaction signing flows, API authentication, and secure key management.
• Knowledge of AML/CFT compliance frameworks for digital asset exchanges.
• Ability to design and document API integrations between custody, compliance, and internal systems.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills — able to work across tech, ops, and compliance teams in a fast-paced environment.

Compensation

We offer a performance-based compensation model tied to experience, milestones, and delivery results. Top performers will have opportunities for long-term collaboration, leadership growth, and international projects within TriTalent Alliance's expanding blockchain division.

Rest of Nigeria (Abia) Full Time

Confidential

• Minimum Qualification :
• Experience Level : Executive level
• Experience Length : 10 years

Location: Abia or Delta states

Position Status: Full-time

About Mercy Corps

Mercy Corps is powered by the belief that a better world is possible. To do this, we know our teams do their best work when they are diverse, and every team member feels that they belong. We welcome diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills so that we can be stronger and have long term impact.

Department Summary

The Infrastructure Manager will be part of Mercy Corps Nigeria's Water Security portfolio, which leads the implementation of small-town WASH and community infrastructure projects across Southern Nigeria. Following the suspension of one of MCN's signature Small Town WASH activities and the resulting termination of construction works in Abia, and Delta states, Mercy Corps secured new donor funding to complete these critical projects and restore stakeholder confidence. The department provides technical leadership, program management, and compliance oversight for all infrastructure works, ensuring that water supply systems are designed, constructed, and handed over to communities and local authorities in line with international standards, government regulations, and Mercy Corps' Infrastructure Minimum Standards.

The Position

The Infrastructure Manager supervises infrastructure standards, processes, and implementation of small-town water supply projects with construction components in Abia and delta states. The incumbent leads the portfolio-level infrastructure unit, ensuring a consistent approach to the design and management of infrastructure activities across all programs. The incumbent manages team members within this unit.

Essential Responsibilities

TECHNICAL OVERSIGHT AND PROGRAM MANAGEMENT

• Liaise closely with officials from contractors, host government regulatory bodies, and partners to align technical expectations.
• Conduct, or lead the development of standardized processes to conduct, technical assessments for construction projects.
• Develop, or lead the development of standardized processes to develop, design packages and bills of quantities, assisting Operations with tendering processes including contractor pre-qualification, tender package development, quality control plan development, contractor selection, and contractor monitoring.
• Design quality control processes for all construction projects in the portfolio, ensuring that these are conducted in a standardized way that meetings process quality specifications.
• Ensure that Mercy Corps' Infrastructure Minimum Standards are understood and applied across all projects.
• Work with procurement to coordinate the timely procurement of project inputs according to required specifications.
• Conduct regular site visits to monitor project implementation.
• Input into, or review, report elements associated with the infrastructure components of programs.
• Collaborate with program, finance, and operations management to streamline the delivery of construction projects.
• Ensure that construction projects are on time, on scope and on budget, using effective monitoring systems to reach desired outputs and outcomes.

TEAM LEADERSHIP

• Supervise and mentor water utility engineers/technical advisors at the portfolio level and/ or infrastructure teams within programs to ensure the quality of processes used and the quality of projects implemented.
• Develop and utilize financial controls, progress monitoring, and contract monitoring tools for multiple projects.
• Create and sustain a work environment of mutual respect where team members strive to achieve excellence.
• Promote accountability, community expectations and provide constructive feedback via regular performance reviews.
• Contribute to team building efforts, help team members identify problem solving options and ensure the integration of team members into relevant decision-making processes.
• Provide team members with information, tools and other resources to improve performance and reach objectives.
• Work closely with security managers to develop and maintain systems and training that ensure the safety of team members, contractors and community members on construction sites. Ensure that processes and resources are in place to apply these consistently.

STRATEGY AND VISION

• Identify and manage key relationships with infrastructure stakeholders in country.
• Participate in the identification of opportunities for new infrastructure work to solve priority challenges, and work with colleagues to integrate these into business development plans where opportunities exist to do so.
• Recognize opportunities for innovative actions or solutions.
• Set direction by prioritizing and organizing actions and resources to achieve objectives.

Supervisory Responsibility: Supervises a portfolio-level team of engineers. Could supervise Field Engineers and Junior Engineers, depending on the scope of the portfolio.

Accountability

Reports Directly To: Director of Programs

Works Directly With: The Infrastructure Manager will join a multidisciplinary team and work closely with program, operations, and finance colleagues to deliver sustainable and resilient water supply infrastructure that directly benefits vulnerable communities

Accountability to Participants and Stakeholders

Mercy Corps team members are expected to support all efforts toward accountability, specifically to our program participants, community partners, other stakeholders, and to international standards guiding international relief and development work. We are committed to actively engaging communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring and evaluation of our field projects.

Minimum Qualifications & Transferable Skills

Any skills you have gained through education, volunteer, work, or life experience that are relevant for the position will be considered. Be sure to fully explain transferable skills and success factors and how they apply to this position in your cover letter.

• B.Sc or equivalent in civil engineering or other relevant field; MSc in civil engineering preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of design and construction experience.
• Ability to communicate and interact effectively with contractors.
• Proven ability to deliver quality construction projects using alternative project delivery methods in challenging environments and time-sensitive conditions.
• Applicants who are currently residing in Abia or Delta states, and possess strong knowledge of the local language and context are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with team members of different work styles and from diverse backgrounds.
• Demonstrated flexibility and creativity in planning and problem solving.
• Proven ability to learn quickly and lead projects towards desired results.
• Ability to effectively represent Mercy Corps to stakeholders.
• Effective verbal and written communication, multi-tasking, organizational, and prioritization skills.
• Internationally or nationally recognized qualification in project or program management or a commitment to obtain the same in the early months of work.

Success Factors

A successful incumbent will combine exceptional management skills, stakeholder management skills, and technical capacities. They will have the ability to develop, implement, and manage innovative projects. They will have experience with diverse teams and capacity sharing, combined with individual team member development and mentoring skills. Prioritizing, problem-solving, and seizing opportunities, while designing and applying consistent practices and processes, is essential. The most successful Mercy Corps team members have a strong commitment to teamwork and accountability, thrive in evolving and changing environments, and make effective written and verbal communication a priority in all situations.

Living Conditions / Environmental Conditions

The position will be based in Abia or Delta State with frequent travel to project sites and occasional visits to Abuja for coordination. These are urban/semi-urban duty stations with reliable access to basic services, health facilities, markets, and communication networks. Housing is self-arranged. Travel to field sites may involve movement in areas with limited infrastructure and require adherence to Mercy Corps' security procedures.

Ongoing Learning

In support of our belief that learning organizations are more effective, efficient and relevant to the communities we serve, we empower all team members to dedicate 5% of their time to learning activities that further their personal and/or professional growth and development.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Achieving our mission begins with how we build our team and work together. Through our commitment to enriching our organization with people of different origins, beliefs, backgrounds, and ways of thinking, we are better able to leverage the collective power of our teams and solve the world's most complex challenges. We strive for a culture of trust and respect, where everyone contributes their perspectives and authentic selves, reaches their potential as individuals and teams, and collaborates to do the best work of their lives.

We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a journey, and we are committed to learning, listening and evolving to become more diverse, equitable and inclusive than we are today.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Mercy Corps is an equal opportunity employer that does not tolerate discrimination on any basis. We actively seek out diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills so that we can be collectively stronger and have sustained global impact.

We are committed to providing an environment of respect and psychological safety where equal employment opportunities are available to all. We do not engage in or tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability (including HIV/AIDS status), marital status, military veteran status or any other protected group in the locations where we work.

Safeguarding & Ethics

Mercy Corps is committed to ensuring that all individuals we come into contact with through our work, whether team members, community members, program participants or others, are treated with respect and dignity. We are committed to the core principles regarding prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse laid out by the UN Secretary General and IASC and have signed on to the Interagency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. We will not tolerate child abuse, sexual exploitation, abuse, or harassment by or of our team members. As part of our commitment to a safe and inclusive work environment, team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner, respect local laws and customs, and to adhere to Mercy Corps Code of Conduct Policies and values at all times. Team members are required to complete mandatory Code of Conduct elearning courses upon hire and on an annual basis.

As a safeguarding measure, Mercy Corps screens all potential US-Based employees. This is done following the conclusion of recruitment and prior to assuming full employment.

Our screening process is designed to be transparent and completed in partnership with new Team Members. You will have the opportunity to disclose any prior convictions at the conclusion of the recruitment process before the check is initiated. We ask that you do not disclose any prior convictions in your application materials or during the recruitment process.

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Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX Group) is a leading financial market infrastructure provider in Africa, connecting Nigeria, Africa and the world.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Infrastructure Specialist

Job ID:

Job Location: Lagos, Nigeria

Employment: Permanent

Job Overview

• The Nigerian Exchange Limited services the largest economy in Africa and is championing the development of Africa's financial markets. The Nigerian Exchange offers listing and trading services, licensing services, market data solutions, ancillary technology services, and more.
• The Nigerian Exchange continues to evolve to meet the needs of valued customers, and to achieve the highest level of competitiveness. It is an open, professional and vibrant exchange, connecting Nigeria, Africa and the world.
• We are seeking a dedicated, solution oriented and result driven individual to join our team. S/he will be responsible for effective provisioning, installation/configuration, operation, maintenance of systems hardware and software, as well as related Infrastructure.
• S/he will ensure that related procedures adhere to organisational values, enabling staff members, volunteers and partners.
• In addition, s/he will participate in technical research and development to enable continuing innovation within Infrastructure.
• The infrastructure Specialist will assist project teams with technical issues in initiation and planning phases in line with "The Exchange's" standard Project Methodology (SDLC).

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and administer organisation's physical and virtual Infrastructure, ensuring performance, capacity, and availability targets are met.
• Manage and monitor Infrastructure components such as servers, firewalls and storage systems.
• Provide day-to-day operational support, troubleshooting incidents, and executing service requests.
• Assist in design and implementation of scalable Infrastructure solutions across on-premises and Cloud environments.
• Support configuration, patching, and upgrading of system software and firmware.
• Implement monitoring solutions to proactively identify and resolve performance or availability disruptions.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity team to enforce security policies and controls across all Infrastructure layers.
• Ensure systems are compliant with regulatory frameworks and Internal Audit requirements. Support routine audits, penetration tests, and risk assessments.

Requirements

• Candidates should possess an HND/B.Sc. in Information Technology, Computer Engineering, or related discipline.
• Minimum of 5+ years of cognate experience in a similar role within a regulated environment preferably Financial Services Industry.
• Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to operational excellence.
• Willingness to work flexible hours or weekends when necessary.
• Proven expertise in the following, Windows/Linux server administration, Network Firewall infrastructure (Cisco, Checkpoint, or similar), Virtualization (VMware, Hyper-V), Backup and recovery systems (Veeam, CommVault, etc.), Cloud platforms (Microsoft Azure preferred, AWS or similar).

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation package
• Opportunity to work directly with the CEO and influence company success
• Inclusive, innovative, and mission-driven culture

IT Infrastructure Engineer
will design, implement, and maintain hybrid IT infrastructure, which includes AWS, Azure, on-premises data centers, Linux systems, Office 365, bare-metal servers (Proxmox/ESXi/VirtualBox), and Fortinet security solutions. The ideal candidate will ensure high availability, security, and scalability of IT environment while optimizing performance and cost efficiency, familiar with the following compliance body configuration standards PCI DSS, ISO , GDPR and CISA.

Key Responsibilities

Cloud & On-Prem Infrastructure Management:

• Administer and optimize AWS, Azure, and on-premises data centers.
• Manage virtualization platforms (Proxmox, VMware ESXi, VirtualBox).
• Deploy and maintain Linux-based systems (Ubuntu, CentOS, RHEL, etc.).
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure uptime.

Networking & Security:

• Configure and maintain Fortinet firewalls, VPNs, and network security policies.
• Implement and enforce security best practices across cloud and on-prem environments.
• Conduct regular security audits and vulnerability assessments.

Office 365 & Collaboration Tools:

• Administer Office 365 (Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams, etc.).
• Manage user access, licenses, and security policies.

Automation & DevOps Practices:

• Automate infrastructure provisioning using Terraform, Ansible, or similar tools.
• Implement CI/CD pipelines for infrastructure deployments.
• Scripting (Bash, Python, PowerShell) for automation and efficiency.

Disaster Recovery & Backup:

• Design and maintain backup, replication, and disaster recovery solutions.
• Test and validate recovery procedures regularly.

Vendor & Stakeholder Management:

• Coordinate with vendors for hardware/software procurement and support.
• Collaborate with internal teams to align IT infrastructure with business needs.

Required Experience, Skills & Qualifications

• 3+ years in IT infrastructure management (cloud, on-prem, virtualization).
• Hands-on expertise in AWS, Azure, Linux, Office 365, and Fortinet.
• Strong knowledge of virtualization (Proxmox, ESXi, VirtualBox).

Technical Skills:

• Networking (TCP/IP, VLANs, VPN, SD-WAN).
• Security (Firewalls, IDS/IPS, endpoint protection).
• Scripting (Bash/Python/PowerShell).
• Monitoring tools (Nagios, Zabbix, Prometheus).
• SIEM/FIM(Wazuh, Datadog, newleric)

Certifications (Preferred):

• AWS/Azure certifications, Fortinet NSE, Linux Professional, VMware VCP.

Soft Skills:

• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, hybrid environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Kubernetes/Docker for containerization.
• Knowledge of ITIL or Agile methodologies.

Job Title: Infrastructure Splicer

Industry: Telecommunication

Salary: N176,000

Location: Ikeja, Lagos

Requirements

• BSc or HND in electrical engineering or related fields

• Proven experience working as a fiber optic technician or related roles.

• Strong active-listening and verbal-communication skills.

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams, customers, and stakeholders.

• Excellent problem-solving and logical thinking skills.

• Ability to multitask and manage time effectively.

• In-depth knowledge of industry and technological trends

Responsibilities

• Resolving, repairing, and installing fiber optics systems, ensuring that they work

properly.

• Maintaining and ensuring full compliance with all direct broadband and mobile

processes and procedures relating to fiber optic engineering and network architecture.

• Examining and replacing faulty and/or old fiber optic cables.

• Organizing scheduled maintenance routines and taking care of fiber splicing and rectify

fiber optic problem areas.

• Developing sensor indicators and conduct timely inspections, so that a faulty fiber optic

system does not destabilize its performance.

• Executing premises cabling and taking care of the underground and underwater cabling

requirements.

• Keeping track of the signal strength of different devices including television, telephone,

and high-speed internet.

• Working closely with customer service providers, vendors, and partners to resolve

customer complaints and deliver high quality and reliable network performance.

• Formulating and maintaining system records and system designs.

Qualified candidates should send CV to using the job title as subject of the mail.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₦160, ₦176,000.00 per month

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Ibadan & Oyo State Full Time

IT & Telecoms Confidential

• Minimum Qualification :
• Experience Level : Entry level
• Experience Length : 2 years

GVA is a telecom operator acting in the provision of very high-speed internet access. It builds, operates and markets its own fibre-to-the-home network under the CANALBOX brand. GVA launched its activities in 2017, and has since been operating in 9 countries (Gabon, Togo, Congo, Ivory Coast, Rwanda, Burkina Faso, Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda) and 14 cities (Libreville, Port-Gentil, Lomé, Pointe-Noire, Brazzaville, Abidjan, Kigali, Rubavu, Ouagadougou, Bobo-Dioulasso, Kinshasa, Goma, Kampala, Cotonou).

As part of its expansion in Nigeria, GVA is looking for an Infrastructure Technician based in Ibadan.

Job Duties

The Infrastructure & Telecom Technician is a polyvalent technician responsible for tasks ranging from preventive and corrective maintenance of equipment such as generator sets, air conditioning, and network devices, to optimizing existing infrastructures, installing, and commissioning new equipment. They specialize in managing electrical infrastructures (DC and AC power), installing and maintaining telecom generator sets and air conditioning units. He can work alone or within a team, under the supervision of the Engineering Manager.

Tasks

• Ensure, perform, and monitor preventive maintenance of telecom points of presence.
• Ensure, perform, and monitor corrective maintenance.
• Create a weekly schedule of tasks and follow-up.
• Provide weekly reports on completed operations.
• Install and commission equipment (VCC, VAC, Air Conditioning, Generator, etc.) with internal resources or external providers, ensuring adherence to best practices.
• Plan and prepare interventions.
• Analyze and prepare interventions (hardware, tools, and documentation).
• Assess constraints, risks, and feasibility of interventions.
• Communicate the purpose and impact of interventions.
• Comply with safety standards, with GVA's goal being ZERO ACCIDENTS.
• Wear personal protective equipment (PPE), mark intervention areas, and respect safety distances from electrical power sources (Low/High Voltage).
• Strictly apply laws and standards in force in the country of operation.
• Follow GVA's internal processes.
• Assist in writing calls for tenders for infrastructure projects.
• Monitor the implementation of GVA infrastructure projects and produce progress reports.
• Develop infrastructure management procedures for GVA.
• Ensure availability during on-call periods for network monitoring and critical incident management.
  Perform any other activities assigned by management within the scope of the service.

Responsibilities

• Ensure tasks are completed within deadlines according to schedules.
• Report encountered issues to superiors.
• Write activity reports and other summaries.
• Generate daily, weekly, and monthly reports.
• Comply with the company's QHSE standards.
  Adhere to the company's anti-corruption rules.

The position requires strict compliance with current procedures, standards, regulations, and internal policies.

Required profile

Education and experience

• Technical diploma: BAC+2 or higher in Electrical or Electronic Engineering.
  Minimum of 2 years of experience.

Skills

• Valid B driving license + driving experience.
• Good interpersonal skills; positive attitude towards colleagues and clients.
• High autonomy, proactive, and capable of taking initiatives.
• Involved, rigorous, and striving for excellence.
• Sharp diagnostic skills, able to identify fault sources.
• Anticipation and improvisation skills.
• Attention to detail, aesthetic sense, manual precision, DIY skills.
• Mastery of IT environment and ecosystem.
• Flexibility, multifunctionality, and versatility; eager to learn new technologies.
• Ability to undertake on-call duties outside regular hours.
  Knowledge of TCP/IP networks is a plus.

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Location:
Abia or Delta states
Position Status:
Full-time
About Mercy Corps
Mercy Corps is powered by the belief that a better world is possible. To do this, we know our teams do their best work when they are diverse, and every team member feels that they belong. We welcome diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills so that we can be stronger and have long term impact.

Department Summary
The Infrastructure Manager will be part of Mercy Corps Nigeria's Water Security portfolio, which leads the implementation of small-town WASH and community infrastructure projects across Southern Nigeria. Following the suspension of one of MCN's signature Small Town WASH activities and the resulting termination of construction works in Abia, and Delta states, Mercy Corps secured new donor funding to complete these critical projects and restore stakeholder confidence. The department provides technical leadership, program management, and compliance oversight for all infrastructure works, ensuring that water supply systems are designed, constructed, and handed over to communities and local authorities in line with international standards, government regulations, and Mercy Corps' Infrastructure Minimum Standards.

The Position
The Infrastructure Manager supervises infrastructure standards, processes, and implementation of small-town water supply projects with construction components in Abia and delta states. The incumbent leads the portfolio-level infrastructure unit, ensuring a consistent approach to the design and management of infrastructure activities across all programs. The incumbent manages team members within this unit.

Essential Responsibilities
TECHNICAL OVERSIGHT AND PROGRAM MANAGEMENT

• Liaise closely with officials from contractors, host government regulatory bodies, and partners to align technical expectations.
• Conduct, or lead the development of standardized processes to conduct, technical assessments for construction projects.
• Develop, or lead the development of standardized processes to develop, design packages and bills of quantities, assisting Operations with tendering processes including contractor pre-qualification, tender package development, quality control plan development, contractor selection, and contractor monitoring.
• Design quality control processes for all construction projects in the portfolio, ensuring that these are conducted in a standardized way that meetings process quality specifications.
• Ensure that Mercy Corps' Infrastructure Minimum Standards are understood and applied across all projects.
• Work with procurement to coordinate the timely procurement of project inputs according to required specifications.
• Conduct regular site visits to monitor project implementation.
• Input into, or review, report elements associated with the infrastructure components of programs.
• Collaborate with program, finance, and operations management to streamline the delivery of construction projects.
• Ensure that construction projects are on time, on scope and on budget, using effective monitoring systems to reach desired outputs and outcomes.

TEAM LEADERSHIP

• Supervise and mentor water utility engineers/technical advisors at the portfolio level and/ or infrastructure teams within programs to ensure the quality of processes used and the quality of projects implemented.
• Develop and utilize financial controls, progress monitoring, and contract monitoring tools for multiple projects.
• Create and sustain a work environment of mutual respect where team members strive to achieve excellence.
• Promote accountability, community expectations and provide constructive feedback via regular performance reviews.
• Contribute to team building efforts, help team members identify problem solving options and ensure the integration of team members into relevant decision-making processes.
• Provide team members with information, tools and other resources to improve performance and reach objectives.
• Work closely with security managers to develop and maintain systems and training that ensure the safety of team members, contractors and community members on construction sites. Ensure that processes and resources are in place to apply these consistently.

STRATEGY AND VISION

• Identify and manage key relationships with infrastructure stakeholders in country.
• Participate in the identification of opportunities for new infrastructure work to solve priority challenges, and work with colleagues to integrate these into business development plans where opportunities exist to do so.
• Recognize opportunities for innovative actions or solutions.
• Set direction by prioritizing and organizing actions and resources to achieve objectives.

Supervisory Responsibility:
Supervises a portfolio-level team of engineers. Could supervise Field Engineers and Junior Engineers, depending on the scope of the portfolio.

Accountability
Reports Directly To:
Director of Programs

Works Directly With:
The Infrastructure Manager will join a multidisciplinary team and work closely with program, operations, and finance colleagues to deliver sustainable and resilient water supply infrastructure that directly benefits vulnerable communities

Accountability to Participants and Stakeholders
Mercy Corps team members are expected to support all efforts toward accountability, specifically to our program participants, community partners, other stakeholders, and to international standards guiding international relief and development work. We are committed to actively engaging communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring and evaluation of our field projects.

Minimum Qualifications & Transferable Skills
Any skills you have gained through education, volunteer, work, or life experience that are relevant for the position will be considered. Be sure to fully explain transferable skills and success factors and how they apply to this position in your cover letter.

• B.Sc or equivalent in civil engineering or other relevant field; MSc in civil engineering preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of design and construction experience.
• Ability to communicate and interact effectively with contractors.
• Proven ability to deliver quality construction projects using alternative project delivery methods in challenging environments and time-sensitive conditions.
• Applicants who are currently residing in Abia or Delta states, and possess strong knowledge of the local language and context are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with team members of different work styles and from diverse backgrounds.
• Demonstrated flexibility and creativity in planning and problem solving.
• Proven ability to learn quickly and lead projects towards desired results.
• Ability to effectively represent Mercy Corps to stakeholders.
• Effective verbal and written communication, multi-tasking, organizational, and prioritization skills.
• Internationally or nationally recognized qualification in project or program management or a commitment to obtain the same in the early months of work.

Success Factors
A successful incumbent will combine exceptional management skills, stakeholder management skills, and technical capacities. They will have the ability to develop, implement, and manage innovative projects. They will have experience with diverse teams and capacity sharing, combined with individual team member development and mentoring skills. Prioritizing, problem-solving, and seizing opportunities, while designing and applying consistent practices and processes, is essential. The most successful Mercy Corps team members have a strong commitment to teamwork and accountability, thrive in evolving and changing environments, and make effective written and verbal communication a priority in all situations.

Living Conditions / Environmental Conditions
The position will be based in Abia or Delta State with frequent travel to project sites and occasional visits to Abuja for coordination. These are urban/semi-urban duty stations with reliable access to basic services, health facilities, markets, and communication networks. Housing is self-arranged. Travel to field sites may involve movement in areas with limited infrastructure and require adherence to Mercy Corps' security procedures.
Ongoing Learning
In support of our belief that learning organizations are more effective, efficient and relevant to the communities we serve, we empower all team members to dedicate 5% of their time to learning activities that further their personal and/or professional growth and development.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Achieving our mission begins with how we build our team and work together. Through our commitment to enriching our organization with people of different origins, beliefs, backgrounds, and ways of thinking, we are better able to leverage the collective power of our teams and solve the world's most complex challenges. We strive for a culture of trust and respect, where everyone contributes their perspectives and authentic selves, reaches their potential as individuals and teams, and collaborates to do the best work of their lives.

We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a journey, and we are committed to learning, listening and evolving to become more diverse, equitable and inclusive than we are today.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Mercy Corps is an equal opportunity employer that does not tolerate discrimination on any basis. We actively seek out diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills so that we can be collectively stronger and have sustained global impact.

We are committed to providing an environment of respect and psychological safety where equal employment opportunities are available to all. We do not engage in or tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability (including HIV/AIDS status), marital status, military veteran status or any other protected group in the locations where we work.

Safeguarding & Ethics
Mercy Corps is committed to ensuring that all individuals we come into contact with through our work, whether team members, community members, program participants or others, are treated with respect and dignity. We are committed to the core principles regarding prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse laid out by the UN Secretary General and IASC
and have signed on to the
Interagency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme
.
We will not tolerate child abuse, sexual exploitation, abuse, or harassment by or of our team members. As part of our commitment to a safe and inclusive work environment, team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner, respect local laws and customs, and to adhere to Mercy Corps Code of Conduct Policies and values at all times. Team members are required to complete mandatory Code of Conduct elearning courses upon hire and on an annual basis.

As a safeguarding measure, Mercy Corps screens all potential US-Based employees. This is done following the conclusion of recruitment and prior to assuming full employment.

Our screening process is designed to be transparent and completed in partnership with new Team Members. You will have the opportunity to disclose any prior convictions at the conclusion of the recruitment process before the check is initiated.
We ask that you do not disclose any prior convictions in your application materials or during the recruitment process.