Water and Habitation Engineer (WatHab Engineer) at ICRC - International Committee of the Red Cross

Main Responsibilities

• Assists the WatHab delegate in the water and habitat related needs.
• Carries out field trips to operational areas.
• Designs project proposals and ensures the implementation of agreed works.
• Prepares tender and contract documents for approved projects.
• Trains and coaches technical staff of local National Red Cross Society branches according to the programs defined by the ICRC.
• Ensures a proper and close supervision, monitoring of the implementation of WatHab projects under the guidance of the WatHab Delegate
• Provides training support monitoring of partners (Nigerian Red Cross Society, technical departments of local authorities, and contractors as required.
• Attends to meetings with other actors involved in the field of water

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree 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
• Additional vocational training in water supply. sanitation, construction, engineering or any related technical field
• Fluent in written and spoken English
• Good command of Hausa language (Kanuri will be an asset)
• Expert level in computer skills
• 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:

• Strongly motivated by humanitarian work
• Responsible, able to work independently and capacity to take initiatives when appropriate
• Willing to adapting and learn
• Team-work oriented with sound communication skills
• Punctual, reliable, confirmed organisational and planning skills
• Sound empathy when dealing with people/ beneficiaries
• Adaptability and capacity to integrate changes
• Sound capacity to strictly apply ICRC rules and working procedure
• Analytical Thinker
• Aptitude for applying and ensuring compliance with ICRC directives and procedures

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Main Responsibilities

• Assists the WatHab delegate in the water and habitat related needs.
• Carries out field trips to operational areas.
• Designs project proposals and ensures the implementation of agreed works.
• Prepares tender and contract documents for approved projects.
• Trains and coaches technical staff of local National Red Cross Society branches according to the programs defined by the ICRC.
• Ensures a proper and close supervision, monitoring of the implementation of WatHab projects under the guidance of the WatHab Delegate
• Provides training support monitoring of partners (Nigerian Red Cross Society, technical departments of local authorities, and contractors as required.
• Attends to meetings with other actors involved in the field of water

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree 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
• Additional vocational training in water supply. sanitation, construction, engineering or any related technical field
• Fluent in written and spoken English
• Good command of Hausa language (Kanuri will be an asset)
• Expert level in computer skills
• 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:

• Strongly motivated by humanitarian work
• Responsible, able to work independently and capacity to take initiatives when appropriate
• Willing to adapting and learn
• Team-work oriented with sound communication skills
• Punctual, reliable, confirmed organisational and planning skills
• Sound empathy when dealing with people/ beneficiaries
• Adaptability and capacity to integrate changes
• Sound capacity to strictly apply ICRC rules and working procedure
• Analytical Thinker
• Aptitude for applying and ensuring compliance with ICRC directives and procedures