EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
WATER & HABITAT ENGINEER
HARGEISA
About the Job
Under the supervision of the Program Manager, the Water & Habitat (WatHab) Engineer, plans, designs and implements engineering projects, monitors on-site works, carries out needs assessments, surveys and plans projects for Sub Delegation North Area of Responsibility.
This is a resident/National position based in Hargeisa.
Duties and Responsibilities
· Supports the Program Manager in identifying, assessing, planning, designing and implementing water projects in the area of responsibility (AoR) and monitors the impact of these projects**
· Conducts basic design of engineering projects and on-site follow-ups
· Manages independently, execute administrative/office and technical works related to WatHab projects
· Supervises contractors, on-site works and conducts quality control during the design and construction of the infrastructures implemented by the ICRC
· Plans post-implementation assessments and administers hand-over of the infrastructures implemented by the ICRC to end-users
· Organizes training for end-users in the operation and maintenance of infrastructure installed by the ICRC
· Support in the planning of the community mobilization activities and facilitate in the formation of water users’ committees as per the need of the operation context
· Provides the general updates, daily reports, field trip reports and technical reports for projects under his/her responsibility
· Prepares the necessary implementation, progress and completion reports for projects under his/her responsibility
· Ensures an efficient and effective information flow in either oral and written reports and accurately interprets from English to Somali and vice versa during field visits and/or when requested
· Establishes a close working relationship and networks with the relevant various interlocutors; Somali Red Crescent Society (SRCS), relevant authorities, Water Authorities, NGOs and communities
Minimum qualifications and required competencies
· University degree in civil engineering, mechanics, rural hydraulic, construction or architecture
· At least 2 years of professional experience in the supervision of civil engineering works, construction of berkads, rainwater catchment, subsurface dams, hand dug wells, boreholes as well as small scale hydraulics structures
· Fluency in written and spoken English and Somali
· Proficient in use of drawing software AutoCAD or similar
· Strong relationships with relevant organizations/actors in target projects communities; youth groups, women organizations, community leaders, local NGOs, media and local authorities
· Good knowledge of water and sanitation, civil engineering, rural hydraulics works
· Experience in managing at least 3 technical support staff
· Excellent organizational, planning and reporting skills
· Good knowledge of the political, social and cultural context of the country
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
How to apply:
Apply by sending your cover letter and CV addressed to the Human Resources Manager, ICRC, on the email address sokrecruitment@icrc.org. Your cover letter must indicate your current salary and your expected salary range. The closing date is 6th December 2020**. Please indicate the position title** Water & Habitat Engineer Hargeisa** in the subject line of your email.
Click on the job application link below before you submit your application on email.
Job Application link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/9FHSQPR
Email Address: sokrecruitment@icrc.org
NOTE THAT ONLY EMAILED APPLICATIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED.
Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted and canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification. Any enquiries about the position should be addressed to sokrecruitment@icrc.org