WatHab Engineer in Detention (Water and Habitation Engineer) at the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) - Since its creation in 1863, the ICRC's sole objective has been to ensure protection and assistance for victims of armed conflict and strife. It does so through its direct action around the world, as well as by encouraging the development of international humanitarian law (IHL) and promoting respect for it by governments and all weapon bearers. Its story is about the development of humanitarian action, the Geneva Conventions and the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement.

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

Job Title: WatHab Engineer in Detention (Water and Habitation Engineer)

Location: Abuja

Main Responsibilities

• Assists the responsible WatHab delegate in the identification, preparation, and implementation of water, sanitation and construction projects in detention places.
• Independently organises and conducts field trips to detention places all over Nigeria.
• Collects, analyses and reports information on the water, habitat and hygiene in the places of detention to the WatHab delegate.
• Elaborates projects proposals and contract documents, including drawings (CAD, Sketch-up or similar software), descriptions, bills of quantity, cost estimation, implementation planning, tendering, etc.
• Supervises and follows-up the implementation of projects in close contact with contractors.
• Establishes comprehensive technical reports on completed WatHab projects.
• Skilled in the following competencies: adapting & learning; team work, planning, organization & assessment; analysis & synthesis; responsibility & autonomy,
• Maintains contacts with interlocutors/authorities at local level mainly independently.
• Elaborates oral and written reporting on activities.
• Performs as translator between the Delegate and local interlocutors if needed.
• Supports other Water and Habitat projects upon request.

Qualification

• University degree (Civil Engineering or HND resource Engineer).
• Experience in hydrogeology or hydraulics is an asset.
• Knowledge of Water and Sanitation technologies.
• Experience In assessing, designing and preparing cost-estimates of buildings and metal structures.
• Able and ready to work in detention places.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.
• Good command of Hausa language is an asset.
• Very good analytical and computer skills.
• Good expertise on AUTOCAD or similar software.
• Good knowledge of the geographical assigned area.

Application Closing Date
24th February, 2015

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates are invited to submit their application (letter of motivation, CV, copies of certificates/diploma, reference) to the address below:

Attn. Administrator
ICRC Abuja
31 Pope John Paul II Street,
Maitama,
Abuja.

Note:

• Please clearly indicate "Wathab Engineer in Detention" on you envelope.
• Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
• Only we addresses complete files matching with the profile will be considered.