Wathab Engineer (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 office in Yola is looking for a qualified and motivated candidate with the capacity to work independently to fill in the position below:

Job Title: Wathab Engineer (Water and Habitation Engineer)

Location: Adamawa

Main Responsibilities

• Assists the responsible Wathab delegate in the identification, preparation, and implementation of water, sanitation and construction projects
• Independently organizes and conducts field trips in the area of responsibility
• Collects, analyses and reports information on the water, habitat and hygiene situation in the field the WatHab delegate
• Elaborates projects proposals and contract documents, including drawings, descriptions, bills of quantity, cost estimation, implementation planning, tendering, contracts etc.
• Supervises and follows-up the implementation of projects in close contact with contractors
• Establishes comprehensive technical reports on completed WatHab projects
• Maintains contacts with interlocutors/authorities at local level mainly independently
• Trains and coaches technical staff of local NRCS branches according to the programmes defined by the ICRC.
• Elaborates oral and written reporting on activities
• Performs as translator between the Delegate and local interlocutors
• Supports other Water and Habitat projects upon request

Required Qualifications

• University degree (Civil Engineering or HND resource Engineer).
• Experience in hydro-geology is an asset
• Knowledge of Water and Sanitation technologies
• Experience in assessing, designing and preparing cost-estimates of buildings and metal structures.
• Fluent in written and spoken English
• Team leadership skills
• Good command of Hausa language
• Knowledge of Fulani 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
27th 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 Yola" on you envelope.
• Personal correspondence are not returnable.
• Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
• Only we addresses complete files matching with the profile will be considered.