Water and Habitat Engineers at the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is an impartial, neutral and independent organisation whose exclusively humanitarian mission is to protect the lives and dignity of victims of armed conflict and other situations of violence and to provide them with assistance.

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

Job Title: Water and Habitat Engineer
 
Location: Yobe

Main Responsibilities

• Contributes to the implementation and running of construction and water projects / programmes, independently and as a team member
• Maintains contacts with interlocutors / authorities at local level mainly independently
• Participates in the evaluation of the projects / program and makes recommendations
• Establishes a comprehensive technical report on a completed Water and Habitat project
• Prepares projects proposals including descriptions, sketches, drawings, bill of quantities, estimation costs and implementation planning based on analysis and Water and Habitat objectives
• Supervises contractors, sub-contractors and ICRC teams
• Trains and coach technical field staff & daily workers working on ongoing Water and Habitat projects

Required Qualifications

• Engineering University degree
• 5 years’ work experience in construction
• Fluent in written and spoken English
• Team leadership skills
• Very good analytical skills
• Good knowledge of the geographical assigned area
• Very good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and AutoCAD

Personal Attributes:

• Capacity to work independently and
• A very good team player
• Capacity to supervise construction work
• Very good analytical and reporting skills
• Good communication skills
• Capacity to travel to different areas and support Water and Habitat team
• Ability to work under pressure and various deadlines

Application Closing Date
12th April, 2016.

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

Note

• Please clearly indicate "Water and Habitat Engineer Yobe" as the subject of your application (Applications intended for this role without this subject will not be treated)
• The deadline for the submission of applications will be the date above. Late application will not be considered
• Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
• However, ICRC will not request for any monetary payments from applicants at any stage of the recruitment process.