Urban Water Engineer at ICRC - International Committee of the Red Cross

Main Responsibilities:

• Communicates and coordinates WatHab department programs, needs and activities with internal and external parties on the instruction of the WatHab Delegate.
• Undertakes or contributes to program and project planning, design and implementation.
• Develop or supervise development of project documents, including project proposals, tender requests,contracts, cost estimations, technical drawings, specifications, planning and logistics needs,
• Establishes strong communication and working relationships with relevant Government bodies (notably the State Ministry of Water Resources and the Adamawa State Water Board)
• Directly coordinates and supervises complex technical rehabilitation projects, including ensuring quality,timeliness and cost effectiveness of project works.
• Follows, respects and promotes the ICRC financial, administrative and logistical regulations and rules.
• Follow up on tendering, contracting and purchasing activities with logistics department and provide support
• when required.
• Provision of concise and pertinent progress reporting on programs, projects and other activities of the WatHab department, including quantifiable and statistic information.

Required Qualifications:

• Higher education degree (Bachelors, Masters, or equivalent) in water supply, sanitation, civil or related technical fields.
• Additional vocational training in relevant technical fields.
• 8+ years of engineering experience in water supply, sanitation, construction or similar technical fields
• 2+ years of experience working for or with government institution, public service, or community driven projects.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English
• Strong communication and reporting skills for technical and non-technical audiences
• Familiarity with Adamawa State
• Familiarity with standard norms, rules, regulations, local techniques and requirements for construction in
• Borno State.

Personal Attributes:

• Adaptable
• Organized
• Efficient
• Communicative and clear
• Responsible, reliable and accountable
• Autonomous