WATHAB Engineer

Duties

• Contributes to the study of the project brief or “vision” document and understands the needs and challenges
• Assists programmes managers in identifying and analyzing needs through assessments and survey
• Contributes to the identification and collaboration with all stakeholders who may have an influence on the success of the projects
• Contributes to the collect of all the information and data necessary to prepare the projects. Prepares feasibility studies/project proposals and technical designs (specifications, drawings, BoQ’s, etc.)
• Contributes to the submission of project documents to the programme manager for review
• Actively contributes to the launch of procurement and works contracts in accordance with delegation’s rules and ensures follow up
• Organises and supervises the proper implementation of the works and activities related to the project(s)
• On a systematic and regular manner, anticipates, identifies and escalates problems that may affect all or part of the project, and proposes/implements corrective actions
• Ensures the commissioning and handover of infrastructure and equipment to the relevant parties and necessary communication and training to the “client” for the proper use of the facilities, equipment and services
• Ensures proper and timely reporting using the appropriate tools (PAM, etc.)
• Manages regural and/or small construction projects (repeteable design already approved by thematic experts or standardized by consolidated experience in the country with limited project cost

Requisites

• University degree in Hydraulic engineering, civil engineering or related areas, or comparable relevant professional experience
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience
• Good Command (Written and Spoken) of English
• Computer Literate, with excellent knowledge of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to work within a diverse and multi-cultural team
• Ability to manage diverse files in a multi-cultural and regional working environment
• Ability to work efficiently across multiple priorities and people

Notes

• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted
• We are looking for someone methodical, responsible, beneficiary-oriented, structure with good organizational skills, good sense of teamwork, good communication skills, commitment, initiative and respect for the ICRC's values
• We offer dynamic and rewarding work in a humanitarian and multicultural environment, with attractive salaries and social benefits, and opportunities for development through internal training
• The ICRC does not ask for any kind of benefit in exchange for a vacancy. The ICRC reserves the right to cancel any application resulting from illegal acts
• Please send your application: CV, cover letter, copies of diplomas/certificates
• Only applicants with all the necessary documentation and relevant qualifications to this position will be considered