Cowater International Calls For Job Applications

POSITION: Engineering Consultant

Cowater International is seeking an Engineering Consultant for the SIGRA project, which aims to improve climate resilience for Ghanaian citizens, particularly women, girls, and vulnerable groups. If you have solid experience overseeing construction works in rural settings, working with governments and local communities, and building capacity in project design and environmental management, this task order contract offering up to 25 days of work tied to specific deliverables will let you review feasibility studies, validate technical designs, oversee construction quality, and ensure integration of climate resilient features.

Why Cowater International

Founded in 1985, Cowater International is a leading global development consulting company with corporate hubs across Europe, North America, Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. We have delivered over 2,500 projects in more than 95 countries, working with governments, private sector actors, and communities to support socio economic development, institutional strengthening, and environmental improvements. Our adaptive management approach has earned recognition as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies since 2017.

The SIGRA Project Context

Climate change severely affects agriculture, livelihoods, food security, water access, infrastructure, and disease transmission in Ghana. The Northern and Volta regions, where SIGRA operates, face the highest exposure to climate risks. Vulnerable groups including women, girls, and the Fulani ethnic minority have less ability to adapt. SIGRA improves resilience by providing technical assistance to strengthen governance and national systems, supporting regional government stakeholders, and partnering with women led CSOs to amplify women’s voices in government decision making.

Your Mission

Reporting to the Team Leader and supported by the Environment and Climate Change Specialist, you will oversee the quality of design and construction for climate resilient rural infrastructure including solar powered boreholes, solar powered irrigation, pedestrian bridges, and agro processing hubs. You will provide technical support to district stakeholders, review feasibility studies and project designs, ensure integration of climate resilience and environmental safeguards, review contracts, and oversee construction quality and environmental mitigation plans.

Key Responsibilities

Your role spans quality assurance, design validation, construction oversight, and compliance. Here is what you will tackle:

Quality Assurance on Climate Adaptation Project Design

• You will review and validate feasibility studies, technical designs, and engineering documentation.
• Providing expert input on site selection using topographic, hydrological, and geophysical assessments.
• Designing climate resilient systems for water supply, irrigation, agro processing, and small infrastructure.
• Ensuring integration of climate resilient features including drought, flood, and storm resistance, plus water harvesting and efficient resource use.
• Validating Bills of Quantities, drawings, and technical specifications.

Construction Project Oversight & Quality Control

• You will promote sustainable construction practices.
• Assessing construction works including boreholes, irrigation systems, agro processing facilities, and pedestrian infrastructure.
• Ensuring compliance with approved designs, contracts and timelines, and engineering, safety, and environmental standards.
• Identifying technical issues and proposing corrective actions.

Deliverables (Indicative)

• Technical review reports for designs and feasibility studies.
• Quality assurance reports from site visits.

What You Bring to the Role

Education

• A bachelor’s degree in Civil, Agricultural, Environmental, or Irrigation Engineering. A master’s degree gives you a strong asset.

Experience

• Five or more years of relevant field experience in water resource management, rural infrastructure, and irrigation system design in Ghana.
• Solid experience overseeing agricultural, environmental, or irrigation project construction works in rural Ghanaian settings.
• Significant experience working with governments and local communities, plus building their capacity in project design, construction, environmental management, and climate adaptation.

Skills

• Proficiency with engineering software including AutoCAD, ArcGIS, and hydraulic modelling tools.
• Excellent project management abilities, construction and contractor supervision experience.
• Cross cultural communication skills for engaging with rural communities and government bodies.
• Strong knowledge of standard Ghanaian environmental laws, standards, tools, and templates.
• Proven ability to successfully operationalize environmental regulations and tools.
• High level of professional integrity, ethics, accountability, and dedication to upholding good environmental practices.
• Solid computer and MS Office skills including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Outlook.
• Fluency in English is required; knowledge of local dialects is highly advantageous.

Why This Role Suits You

• Climate Focus: You will design and oversee infrastructure that resists drought, flood, and storm damage.
• Rural Impact: Your work will directly benefit vulnerable communities in Northern and Volta regions.
• Quality Assurance Role: You will validate designs, review contracts, and ensure construction compliance.
• Short Term Engagement: The task order contract offers up to 25 days of work tied to specific deliverables, ideal for consultants.

Key Details to Remember

• Role: Engineering Consultant
• Project: SIGRA (climate resilience in Northern and Volta regions)
• Education Required: Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Agricultural, Environmental, or Irrigation Engineering (Master’s preferred)
• Experience Required: 5+ years field experience in water resource management and rural infrastructure in Ghana
• Key Skills: AutoCAD, ArcGIS, hydraulic modelling, project management, environmental law knowledge
• Contract Type: Task Order Contract
• Level of Effort: Up to 25 days, tied to specific deliverables

How to Apply for this Cowater International Job

If you possess the qualifications and drive to excel as an Engineering Consultant, we want to hear from you. Follow these steps:

1. Prepare a cover letter and an up to date CV demonstrating relevant qualifications and experience.
2. Use the subject line: Application – Engineering Consultant
3. Send your application to: info@sigraghana.org

Closing Date: The deadline for submission is June 5, 2026.

NOTE: 

Please be aware that employers typically receive a high volume of applications for each position and will only shortlist the most qualified candidates. Please note that NewsNowGh.com is not involved in the employer’s recruitment decisions and does not guarantee that applicants will be shortlisted or selected for any role.

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