Water and Habitat Engineer at ICRC - International Committee of the Red Cross

Location Mubi

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 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