Water and Habitat Engineers at the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)

Location: Maiduguri, Borno

Main Responsibilities

• Contributes to the implementation and running of construction and water projects / programmes, independently and as a team member
• Maintains contacts with interlocutors / authorities at local level mainly independently
• Conduct assessments on construction, shelter, water and any other Water and Habitat projects.
• Participates in the evaluation of the projects / program and makes recommendations
• Establishes a comprehensive technical report on a completed Water and Habitat project
• Prepares projects proposals including descriptions, sketches, drawings, bill of quantities, estimation costs and implementation planning based on analysis and Water and Habitat objectives.
• Supervises contractors, sub-contractors and consultants in the field.
• Trains and coach technical field staff & daily workers working on ongoing Water, sanitation and shelter projects.

Required Qualifications

• Engineering University degree preferably in water supply engineering.
• 4 years’ work experience in construction projects, water projects, shelter and sanitation
• Fluent in written and spoken English
• Fluent in Hausa and Kanuri is an added advantage
• Team leadership skills
• Very good analytical skills
• Good knowledge of the geographical assigned area
• Very good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and AutoCAD and other water engineering related programs/software’s.

Personal Attributes:

• Capacity to work independently
• A very good team player
• Capacity to supervise construction projects, water projects, sanitation and shelter works
• 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