WATER & HABITAT ENGINEER – KISMAYO
ICRC
Job Type
Full Time
Location
Kismayo, Somalia
Description :
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is an impartial, neutral and independent organization whose ICRC 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. The ICRC also endeavours to prevent suffering by promoting and strengthening humanitarian law and universal humanitarian principles.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
WATER & HABITAT ENGINEER
KISMAYO
About the Job
The Engineer works in the Water and Habitat (WATHAB) department and reports to the WATHAB Delegate. He/she plans, designs and implements engineering projects, monitors on-site works, carries out needs assessments, surveys and plans new projects in her/his Area of
responsibility.
This is a national/resident position based in Kismayo.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Prepares relevant documents, drawings, bills of quantities and contracts for engineering projects using approved formats
- Monitors project implementation for compliance with project documents, ICRC standards, and the local building code/standards, ensuring corrective action is taken if necessary
- Helps identify needs through assessments and surveys; shares results and findings with the Project Manager
- Supervises contractors working on project sites and conducts quality control of infrastructure installed by the ICRC
- Ensures that contract terms are understood and respected by the contractors
- Establishes a close working relationship and networks with the relevant stakeholders
- Monitors security issues related to project sites and provides regular information to the supervisor
- Oversees hand-over of ICRC-provided infrastructure to end-users
- Prepares implementation/progress reports for projects under his/her responsibility
Minimum qualifications and required competencies
- University degree in Civil Engineering, Construction or Architecture
- 4 years of professional experience in the supervision of civil engineering works, experience working with an international humanitarian organization is an asset
- Proficient in use of drawing softwares; AutoCAD or other relevant softwares
- Experience in managing technical support staff
- Detail-oriented, highly organised and practices strict adherence to timelines
- Excellent planning and reporting skills
- Fluency in written and spoken English and Somali languages
- Computer proficiency especially in MS office suite
- Flexibility and willingness to travel extensively in Somalia
- Good knowledge of political, economic, social and cultural environment of this region
We Offer
A challenging job opportunity within a dynamic work environment in an international humanitarian organisation
Training and development opportunities
A competitive salary with benefits, based on the ICRC Compensation and Benefits framework
How to apply :
Apply by sending your cover letter and CV addressed to the Human Resources Manager, ICRC Somalia Delegation, on the email address sokrecruitment@icrc.org. Your cover letter must indicate your current salary and your expected salary range. The closing date is 22nd June 2020. Clearly indicate the position title in the subject line of your email message.
NOTE THAT ONLY EMAILED APPLICATIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED.
Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted, and canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification. Any enquiries about the position should be addressed to sokrecruitment@icrc.org.