Somalia: WATER & HABITAT DRILLING SUPERVISOR - GAROWE (Somali Nationals Only)

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is an impartial, neutral and independent organization whose exclusively humanitarian mission is to protect the lives and dignity of victims of armed conflict and other situations of violence and to provide them with assistance. The ICRC also endeavours to prevent suffering by promoting and strengthening humanitarian law and universal humanitarian principles.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

WATER & HABITAT DRILLING SUPERVISOR - GAROWE

About the Job

The ICRC Water & Habitat (WatHab) Department is looking for a WatHab Drilling Supervisor to be based in Garowe. He/she will be responsible for planning, designing and implementing engineering projects. He/she will also of monitor on-site works, carry out needs assessments and surveys and plan new projects.

Duties and Responsibilities

· Supervises contractors and on-site work for and conducts quality control during the design and construction of infrastructure implemented by the ICRC;

· Manages projects independently and supervises borehole drilling projects;

· Assists the Program Manager in identifying, assessing, planning and implementing water projects and monitors the impact of these projects in the AoR (Area of Responsibility);

· Organizes training for end-users in the operation and maintenance of infrastructure installed by the ICRC;

· Prepares the necessary implementation, progress and completion reports for projects under his/her AoR;

· Networks with stakeholders, monitors security issues related to project sites and provides regular information to supervisors on security, stakeholder issues and site progress;

· Provides regular information to supervisors on security, stakeholder issues and site progress;

· Creates and maintains contacts with relevant interlocutors including, the Somalia Red Crescent Society (SRCS), Government, Water Authorities, Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) and Communities (where appropriate).

About you

Interested? You should possess the following qualifications and experiences and have the following competencies:

This is a National/Resident position based in Somalia.

· Bachelor’s Degree geology, hydrogeology, hydraulic engineering or relevant qualification in a related field;

· At least 2 years’ experience in a similar field of activity, experience working with an international NGO an asset;

· Proficiency in drawing software - AutoCAD or other software in the area of the hydraulic engineering;

· Good knowledge of water and sanitation or construction engineering;

· Experience in managing technical support staff;

· Detail-oriented, highly organised and practices strict adherence to timelines;

· Very good analytical and negotiation skills;

· Excellent command of the English and Somali languages;

· Proficiency in MS Office Suite;

· Good knowledge of the social, economic and political affairs of the assigned region;

· Possessing a strong degree of honesty and integrity, and a solid sense of ethics including the ability to appropriately handle confidential information.

We Offer

· A dynamic and challenging work environment in the humanitarian and international environment;

· Training and development opportunities;

· A competitive salary with benefits, based on the ICRC Compensation and Benefits framework.

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 address 14th May 2018. Please indicate the position title in the subject line of your email message.

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.***