Water and Habitat Engineer Job at International Committee of the Red Cross

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 candidate to fill the vacancy below:

Job Title: Water and Habitat Engineer

Location: Mubi, Adamawa

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.).
• Establishes a comprehensive technical report on a completed Water and Habitat project
• Provides input to operational reports (assessments, Quarterly reports)

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's 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
• Experience in assessing, surveying, calculating and preparing estimates and technical drawings of buildings

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

Deadline
25th November, 2016.

How to Apply
All qualified candidates should send application letter, curriculum vitae and contact details of three referees to: ABJ_Recruitment_Services@icrc.org

Note

• Please clearly indicate “Logistician Mubi" 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.