ICRC WATER AND HABITAT CIVIL ENGINEER

ICRC Water and Habitat Civil Engineer
April 3, 2015 Job Description
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is an impartial, neutral and independent organization with the exclusively humanitarian mission to protect the lives and dignity of victims of war and internal violence and to provide them with assistance.

It also endeavors to prevent suffering by promoting and strengthening International Humanitarian Law and universal humanitarian principles.
The ICRC’s Somalia Delegation in Nairobi implements the institution’s humanitarian activities in Somalia.
Water and Habitat Civil Engineer

• The Water & Habitat Unit carries out various projects in Somalia which include construction and rehabilitation of various structures, such as water tanks, health structures, hospitals, in addition to water projects such as boreholes and wells rehabilitation and rain water catchment’s structures.
• In the frame of its activities, the Somali Delegation in Nairobi is seeking a skilled and highly motivated Somali National to fill the Water and Habitat (Civil) Engineer position, based in Somalia.
• The civil engineer is in charge of all construction and rehabilitation works related to ICRC projects in various locations in Somalia.
• The candidate should be flexible to travel in all regions of Somalia and spend the necessary periods of time in order to follow up activities.
• The engineer will report to the Water and Habitat Coordinator and Water and Habitat Project Manager(s).

Main Responsibilities:

• Carry out assessment and diagnostics of buildings (hospitals, health structures, etc.), with all related infrastructures and services,
• Design, coordinate and implement all construction / rehabilitation works related to these structures in Somalia according to the needs and priorities set by the WatHab department.
• Write bill of quantities (BoQ) for rehabilitation and constructions works;
• Perform engineering calculations and produce basic technical designs and drawings according to ICRC standards and procedures,
• Supervise rehabilitation and construction works independently,
• Implement contracts for ICRC projects and deal directly with contractors on the ground;
• Supervise civil works related to water projects (elevated tanks, animal troughs, etc.) when needed,
• Organize for and provide technical training and support to ICRC staff;
• Produce periodical reports related to the progress of implementation, completion, etc.

Minimum Requirements:

• University degree of Science in the field of civil engineering, or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years’ work experience in designing, implementing and supervising construction projects.
• Fluent in written and spoken English and Somali
• Team leadership skills, able to supervise and train staff
• Good reporting skills
• Good communication skills
• Good organizational and administrative skills
• Very good knowledge of Microsoft Office and CAD software
• Ability and flexibility to travel in different regions in Somalia
• Good knowledge of legal requirements and standards for engineering projects
• Experience in humanitarian work an asset
• High level of initiative
• Able to work independently 

How to Apply
Interested and qualified persons with the required experience are invited to submit their application to the Head of Human Resource Department of Somalia Delegation on the above mentioned address/email address sok_hrrec_services@icrc.org before 17th April 2015.
Please indicate the position title on the subject line of your application letter.
Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.