Summary
Date Posted: Monday, November 07, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Water & Habitat Engineer

Duties and Responsibilities
• Prepares relevant documents, drawings, bills of quantities and contracts for engineering projects using approved formats
• Monitors project implementation for compliance with project documents, ICRC standards, and the local building code/standards, ensuring corrective action is taken where necessary
• Helps identify needs through assessments, surveys and shares results and findings with the Water and Habitat Delegate
• Supervises contractors working on project sites and conducts quality control of infrastructure installed by the ICRC
• Ensures that contract terms are understood and respected by the contractors
• Establishes a close working relationship and networks with the relevant stakeholders
• Monitors security issues related to project sites and provides regular information to the technical supervisor
• Oversees hand-over of ICRC-provided infrastructure to end-users
• Prepares implementation/progress reports for projects under his/her responsibility and submits to the technical supervisor

Minimum qualifications and required competencies
• University degree in Civil Engineering, Construction or Architecture
• 5 years of professional experience in the supervision of civil engineering works, experience working with an international humanitarian organization is an asset
• 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 organisation
• Training and development opportunities
• A competitive salary with benefits, based on the ICRC Compensation and Benefits framework


Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

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 8th November 2022. Clearly indicate Water & Habitat Engineer Nairobi in the subject line of your email message. Female candidates are encouraged to apply.

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