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 suitable candidates to fill the vacancy below:
Job Title: Water and Habitat Engineer
Locations: Yola Sub Delegation and Gombe
Main Responsibilities
- Supports the Water and Habitat Delegate in the assessment, design, implementation and monitoring of ICRC Water & Habitat activities in the area of responsibility
- Provides training, support, monitoring of partners (i.e. National Society staff, technical departments of local authorities, contractors) as required
- Attends to meetings with other actors involved in the field of Water and if required (coordination, networking).
- Ensures follow-up of LOG supply chain (ROs, purchases, contracts, stock management & replenishment, Quality control, etc.).
- Provides input to operational reports (assessments, Quarterly reports).
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor Degree, some college coursework completed, an Associate Degree or equivalent higher education degree in water supply, sanitation, construction, engineering or any related technical field
- Additional vocational training 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
- Good command of written and spoken English and Hausa
- Expert level in computer skills
- Expert level in the use of AutoCAD
- Familiarity with the standard norms and rules in construction, local techniques and requirements for construction
- Driving license, succeeded in ICRC driving test
- Experience in assessing, surveying, calculating and preparing estimates and technical drawings of buildings
Personal Attributes:
- Adapting & Learning, Team Work, Planning, Organization & Assessment; Analysis & Synthesis; Responsibility & Autonomy.
Application Closing Date
15th March, 2016.
How to Apply
Interested and candidates should send send application letter, curriculum vitae and contact details of three referees to:
[email protected]
Note:
- Please clearly indicate “WatHab Engineer" and your preferred location (i.e Yola or Gombe) as the subject of your application
- Applications intended for this role without this subject will not be treated
- Late application will not be considered
- Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.