Philippines: WatHab Engineer based in Makati (For Filipino Nationals only)

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is a Geneva-based humanitarian organization that protects and assists victims of armed conflicts and other situations of violence without discrimination. It has been providing humanitarian aid in the Philippines for more than 70 years, with a permanent presence since 1982. The ICRC works closely with the Philippine Red Cross, its primary partner in the country.

Join the Water and Habitat team of an international humanitarian organization. The ICRC Manila delegation is looking for a:

Water and Habitat Engineer

(Based in Makati)

The Water and Habitat (Wathab) Engineer plans, designs, and implements engineering projects with supervision and coaching. S/he monitors on-site works, carries out assessments andsurveys, and plans new projects. The Wathab Engineer has a close working relationship with external stakeholders, in particular the detaining authorities.TS/he travels regularly in the field, mainly supporting operations in places of detention in region III and IV-A.

MAIN TASKS:

Works in Places of Detention

• Carries out and analyzes needs assessments and surveys and shares analyses with the WatHab Delegate and/or the WatHab Coordinator

• Draws up documents (drawings, bills of quantities, contracts, etc.) for engineering projects using approved formats; monitors project implementation for compliance with project documents, ICRC and national building code/standards, ensuring corrective action is taken if necessary

• Manages tendering and project purchasing on labor and materials according to the delegation's logistical and financial rules

• Supervises contractors and on-site work for all project types and conducts quality control during the design and construction of infrastructure installed by the ICRC

• Administers hand-over of infrastructure installed by the ICRC to end-users

• Trains or organizes training for end-users in the operation and maintenance of infrastructure installed by the ICRC

• Is ready to be deployed on temporary mission elsewhere in the Philippines in case of emergency.

Capacity building

Contributes to the development of systemic projects in support to the detaining authorities and other relevant authorities concerned in future jail planning and design aiming to increase the authorities’ technical knowledge and capacity to implement best practices in jails planning and design, through a multidisciplinary and participatory process, standard steps in planning and design, etc.

Project administration and evaluation

• Prepares implementation/progress reports at intervals set by the project manager

• Creates project files in electronic databases (such as the WatHab Project Assistant application) and keeps them up to date

• Uses results-based management to evaluate project implementation and analysis of data

• Networks with stakeholders, monitors security issues related to project sites, and advises the WatHab Delegate and/or WatHab Coordinator where necessary; provides regular information to supervisors on security, stakeholder issues, and site progress

• Represents the ICRC in an appropriate way during activities in meetings and in the field

REQUIRED PROFILE:

A successful candidate will have:

• At least three* years’ professional experience in a related field of activity

• Experience in monitoring and implementing construction work projects

• Good knowledge of water and sanitation, electrical, or construction engineering

• Experience in managing contractors

• University degree in civil, structural engineering, architecture or equivalent

• Excellent command of spoken and written local dialects and Filipino

• Excellent command of spoken and written English

• Proficiency in the use of AutoCAD and MS project-management suite or equivalent

• A strong commitment to the humanitarian mandate of the ICRC and willingness to work in and adjust to difficult contexts

• Ability to analyze situations and continued initiative to propose appropriate and innovative solutions

As an asset a successful candidate may have:

• Prior experience in humanitarian or development work

• International experience or exposure to international best practices for designing water structures and urban water systems and networks

• Ability to speak in other local languages used in central Mindanao

*Engineers who have more years’ experience are encouraged to apply

ICRC offers

• A meaningful career within an international humanitarian setup

• Integrating a dynamic team

• Competitive compensation package

• Opportunities for continued learning and development

Closing date of application: 24 June 2019

Duration of contract: Open-ended

Start date: As soon as possible

*Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until position is successfully filled. Recruitment may close before deadline of applications.

Qualified applicants are requested to send their comprehensive resume, cover letter to man_hr_services@icrc.org with subject line: SURNAME First name – MAN WATHAB Engineer (cover letter, resume).

Office Address: 5F Erechem Building, Rufino corner Salcedo Streets, Legaspi Village, Makati City, Philippines

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified. A valid NBI clearance must be submitted once shortlisted.

To learn more about the ICRC in the Philippines, please visit our website www.icrc.org/ph and follow us on Facebook www.facebook.com/ICRCph.