The
International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is an impartial, neutral and independent
organisation 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 endeavours to prevent suffering by promoting and strengthening
International Humanitarian Law and universal humanitarian principles.
Water & Habitat Engineer (Wathab)
The Water & Habitat Unit carries out various projects in Somalia which include boreholes re-drilling and wells civil works & rehabilitation, rain water catchment’s structures, as well as construction and renovation of various structures.
In the frame of its activities, the Somali Delegation in Nairobi is seeking a skilled and highly motivated person to fill the Water and Habitat Engineer position.
Responsibilities:
- He/she
will be based in Somalia and work within the frame of the Wathab
department approach and of the wider delegation strategy for Somalia;
- He/she
will work in collaboration with Regional ICRC Field Officers based in the
different regions of Somalia,
- Carry
out assessment and diagnostics of buildings (hospitals, health structures,
etc.);
- Write
bill of quantities (BoQ) for rehabilitation or constructions works;
- Produce
basic technical drawings for civil works;
- 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.);
- Organize
for and provide technical training and support to ICRC staff.
Minimum Requirements:
- Degree
of Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or related field of work;
- Minimum
of 2 years experience in implementing and supervising construction
projects, if possible in Somalia;
- Excellent
computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, any other interactive software);
- Ability
to read and produce technical drawings (good command of AutoCAD is an
asset);
- Excellent
command of English and Somali languages;
- Very
good knowledge of written reporting (in English);
- Good
administrative skills, ability to supervise and train staff;
- Somali
native with valid passport,
- Flexibility
and willingness to travel in various regions inside Somalia and ability to
work in hardship areas.
Other Requirements:
- Experience
in humanitarian work;
- Experience
in supervising construction teams on site;
- Ability
to design simple structures, such as small buildings, concrete slabs, etc;
- Knowledge
or experience in water projects is an asset;
- Good
command of AutoCAD is an asset.
Interested persons with the required background and experience
are invited to submit their application to the Head of Human Resources on the
below address or e-mail, on or before 31st May 2012.
Please
include detailed curriculum vitae, current and expected remuneration and
contact details of three referees.
Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification
International Committee of the Red Cross, Somalia Delegation, Denis Pritt Road, P.O.Box 73226, Nairobi, 00200, Kenya.
E-mail: nai_hr@icrc.org