Country: Somalia
Closing date: 06 Apr 2016
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Somalia Delegation
Denis Pritt Road
P.O. Box 73226, Nairobi
00200 – Kenya
E-mail address: sok_hrrec_services@icrc.org
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
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 Somalia delegation in Nairobi is seeking for an experienced and motivated person to fill the position of:
WATER AND HABITAT ENGINEER – GURICEL.
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.
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,
· Writes minutes of meetings (with contractors, suppliers, etc.)
· Periodic updates on all activities related to projects under his responsibility,
· Coaching and supervision of subordinate staff, including their project planning and implementation.
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 organisational 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, before 6th April 2016. Indicate the position title on the subject line.
Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.