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

The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement is the largest humanitarian network in the world. Its mission is to alleviate human suffering, protect life and health, and uphold human dignity especially during armed conflicts and other emergencies. It is present in every country and supported by millions of volunteers. The "Movement" is made up of the following components: the International Committee of the Red Cross, the National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies.

We are looking for a suitable candidate to fill the position below:

Job Title: Water and Habitation Engineer (WatHab Engineer)

Location: Maiduguri, Borno

Main Responsibilities

• Assists the WatHab delegate in the water and habitat related needs.
• Carries out field trips to operational areas.
• Designs project proposals and ensures the implementation of agreed works.
• Prepares tender and contract documents for approved projects.
• Trains and coaches technical staff of local National Red Cross Society branches according to the programs defined by the ICRC.
• Ensures a proper and close supervision, monitoring of the implementation of WatHab projects under the guidance of the WatHab Delegate
• Provides training support monitoring of partners (Nigerian Red Cross Society, technical departments of local authorities, and contractors as required.
• Attends to meetings with other actors involved in the field of water

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Water Supply, Sanitation, Construction, Engineering or any related technical field
• 4-6 years of experience in water supply, sanitation. construction, engineering or similar technical position
• Additional vocational training in water supply. sanitation, construction, engineering or any related technical field
• Fluent in written and spoken English
• Good command of Hausa language (Kanuri will be an asset)
• Expert level in computer skills
• Familiarity with the standard norms and rules in construction, local techniques and requirements for construction
• Experience in assessing, surveying, calculating and preparing estimates and technical drawings of buildings.

Personal Attributes:

• Strongly motivated by humanitarian work
• Responsible, able to work independently and capacity to take initiatives when appropriate
• Willing to adapting and learn
• Team-work oriented with sound communication skills
• Punctual, reliable, confirmed organisational and planning skills
• Sound empathy when dealing with people/ beneficiaries
• Adaptability and capacity to integrate changes
• Sound capacity to strictly apply ICRC rules and working procedure
• Analytical Thinker
• Aptitude for applying and ensuring compliance with ICRC directives and procedures

Application Closing Date
1st September, 2015.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified should send application letter, curriculum vitae and contact details of three referees to: [email protected]

Note:

• Please clearly indicate "Wathab Field Officer Maiduguri" as the subject of your application.
• Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.