Engineer Consultant - West Africa

About Q2IMPACT:   Q2IMPACT is a data-first organization known for delivering innovative, customized solutions in monitoring, evaluation, learning, digital transformation, and performance management for government, security, and development partners. Drawing on deep expertise in advanced analytics, digital platforms, and AI, we help clients solve their most complex data, knowledge management, and operational challenges. Our collaborative culture values curiosity, partnership, and technical excellence.  Position Summary:   The Client is seeking an experienced Infrastructure Engineer to: 

1. Ensure that project infrastructure is constructed according to approved scope, design specification and international best practice, and the systems are operational with appropriate operations and maintenance systems in place. 
2. Review infrastructure compliance with the IFC Performance Standards and IFC EHS Guidelines  Key Responsibilities:   • Conduct desk-based and field reviews of project documentation, including feasibility studies, approved scope, technical specifications, contract requirements and overall engineering designs. 

• Conduct site inspection, verifying material compliance, structural integrity, installation requirements 

• Review and assess O&M manuals, maintenance schedules, spare parts strategy, asset management 

• Review engineering designs and layouts to assess land acquisition, resettlement, community health and safety, labor conditions, emissions, waste management, and biodiversity impacts (if applicable) 

• Prepare and review IFC Performance Standards compliance checklists for infrastructure  

• Identify E&S risks, gaps, and corrective actions 

• If needed participate in key informant interviews (KIIs) and focus group discussions (FGDs) with project-affected communities, regulators, utilities, and project sponsors. 

• Collaborate with environmental specialists, social specialists, economists, and field teams to synthesize findings. 

• Contribute to the preparation of technical reports, IFC PS compliance matrices, and case studies.