Wathab (Water and Habitat) Engineer at The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)

ICRC established in 1863, works worldwide to provide humanitarian help for people affected by conflict and armed violence and to promote the laws that protect victims of war. An independent and neutral organization, its mandate stems essentially from the Geneva Conventions of 1949

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) Abuja Delegation is looking for a qualified and motivated candidate with the capacity to work autonomously to fill in the below position of:

Job Title: Wathab (Water and Habitat) Engineer

Job Responsibilities

• Assist the direct superior on the field assessment
• Do technical proposals for Wathab interventions
• Assist the direct superior in the reporting of Field Trip, and participates with his/her technical inputs on the Monthly Wathab Reporting
• Contribute to the implementation and running of specific projects / programmes, mainly independently
• Maintain contacts with interlocutors I authorities at local level mainly independently
• Train and coach local NRCS branches technical staff according the programmes
• Contribute to budget follow-up

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Geology/Engineering, some college coursework completed, an Associate Degree or equivalent higher education degree in water supply, sanitation, construction, engineering or any related technical field
• 2-5 years of experience in water supply, sanitation, construction, engineering or similar technical position
• Good command of written and spoken English
• Good knowledge in computer skills
• Skilled in the following competencies: Adapting & Learning; Team Work, Planning, Organization & Assessment; Analysis & Synthesis; Responsibility & Autonomy
• Familiarity with the standard norms and rules in construction, local techniques and requirements for construction
• Driving license
• Experience in assessing, surveying, calculating and preparing estimates and technical drawings of buildings

Application Closing Date
10th March, 2013

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should please submit your application (letter of motivation, CV, copies of certificates, referees)  to:

The Administrator,
ICRC Delegation
No. 29 Kumasi Crescent,
Off Aminu Kano Crescent,
Wuse II, Abuja.

Note

• Please clearly indicate "Wathab Field Officer" on your envelope.
• Only complete files matching with the profiles will be considered.
• Only short-listed candidates will be contacted,