Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, January 11, 2023 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:

Duties and Responsibilities
• Draws up documents (drawings, bills of quantities and contracts) for engineering projects such as hospital rehabilitations, health clinics construction, emergency response, civil works for water supply projects, electro-mechanical equipment of boreholes and hand dug wells and construction of rainwater harvesting infrastructure using approved formats
• Monitors remotely project implementation for compliance with project documents, ICRC standards, and the local building code/standards, ensuring corrective action is taken if necessary
• Supervises the design work of staff under his/her responsibility and coaches to improve their skills
• Supervises remotely contractors and on-site work for all project types and conducts quality control during the design and construction of infrastructure installed by the ICRC
• Prepares implementation/progress reports and other technical documents at intervals set by his/her functional manager
• Creates project files in electronic databases (WatHab Project Assistant application and WatHab server) and updates them regularly
• Manages tendering and project purchasing of materials and hiring of labour according to the delegation´s logistical and financial rules
• Collaborates and networks with stakeholders, monitors security issues related to project sites and advises WatHab Coordinator where necessary; provides regular information to supervisors on security, stakeholder issues and site progress
• Conducts needs assessments and analyses surveys and shares analysis with WatHab Coordinator
• Administers remotely hand-over of infrastructure installed by the ICRC to end-users
• Organizes training for end-users in the operation and maintenance of infrastructure installed by the ICRC
• Uses results-based management to evaluate project implementation and to analyse data
• Submits data for department reporting as per the set deadlines
• Understands and supervises the Performance Management and Development (PMD) activities for employees under his/her supervision

Minimum qualifications and required competencies
• University degree in Civil Engineering, Construction management, Architecture, mechanical, water or environmental engineering
• 6 years of professional experience in the supervision of engineering works and project management, experience working with an international humanitarian organization is an asset
• Advanced knowledge of Water and sanitation or Construction Engineering
• Proficient in use of drawing softwares; AutoCAD or other relevant softwares
• Experience in managing technical support staff
• Detail-oriented, highly organised and practices strict adherence to timelines
• Excellent planning and reporting skills
• Fluency in written and spoken English and Somali language
• Good knowledge of political, economic, social and cultural environment of this region
• Computer proficiency especially in MS office suite
• Flexibility and willingness to travel extensively in Somalia

We Offer
• A challenging job opportunity within a dynamic work environment in an international humanitarian organization
• Training and development opportunities
• A competitive salary with benefits, based on the ICRC Compensation and Benefits framework


Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 72

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure

Apply by sending your cover letter and CV addressed to the Human Resources Manager, ICRC Somalia Delegation, on the email address sokrecruitment@icrc.org . Your cover letter must indicate your current salary and your expected salary range. The closing date is 23rd January 2023. Clearly indicate the position title Water & Habitat Engineer Somalia in the subject line of your email message. Female candidates are encouraged to apply.

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