Wathab Engineer II (Water and Habitation Engineer) at International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is an impartial, neutral and Independent humanitarian organisation.

The ICRC Office in Maiduguri is looking for a qualified and motivated candidate with the capacity to work independently to fill in the position below:

Job Title: Wathab Engineer II (Water and Habitation Engineer)

Location: Maiduguri, Nigeria

Main Responsibilities:

• Contributes to the implementation and running of specific projects/programmes independently
• Maintains contacts with interlocutors/authorities at local level mainly independently
• Trains and coaches local NRCS branches technical staff according to the programmes defined by the ICRC.
• Prepares projects proposals including descriptions, sketches, drawings, bill of quantities, estimation costs and implementation planning based on analysis and water and habitation (WATHAB) rehabilitation works
• Implements projects with contractors and sub-contractors
• Takes care of the Wathab Stock and provides a related updated stock position
• Performs written reporting to the Wathab Delegate
• Performs as translator between the Delegate and local interlocutors
• Participates in the evaluation of the projects / program and makes recommendations
• Establishes a comprehensive technical report on a completed WatHab project
• Supports other WatHab projects upon request

Required Qualifications:

• University degree Civil Engineering or related higher education degree
• Experience in assessing, surveying, calculating and preparing estimates of building and metallic structures.
• Fluent in written and spoken English
• Team leadership skills
• Good command of Hausa language
• Very good analytical and computer skills
• Good knowledge of the geographical assigned area

Application Closing Date
3rd September, 2013

Method of Application
Interested candidates are invited to submit their application (letter of motivation, CV, copes of certificates/diploma, references to the following address

Attn. Administrator
ICRC Abuja
Plot 29 Kumasi Crescent off Aminu Kono Crescent
Wuse II, Abuja

OR
ICRC Maldiguri Office,
No 7 Bifam Rood, Off Circular Road Domboa Junction) GRA Maiduquri

Please clearly indicate “Maiduguri - Wathab Engineer II” on your envelope

NIB:

• Personal correspondences are non-returnable.
• Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
• Only well addressed complete files matching with the profile will be considered
• For more information about the ICRC, please visit our website: www.icrc.org