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.
Hydro-Geological Engineer
The Water & Habitat Unit carries out various projects in Somalia which include boreholes and wells rehabilitation and rain water catchment’s structures, as well as medical structures construction or renovation.
In the frame of its activities, the Somali Delegation in Nairobi
is seeking a skilled and highly motivated person to fill the Hydro-Geological
Engineer position.
Responsibilities:
- Have
good knowledge about drilling system (Rotary & Hammer) and drilling
machines, with the ability to decide whether a machine is well adapted to
the geological formations passed through;
- Analyse
samples of geological formation during the drilling process to define the
right aquifer to reach;
- Supervise
the drilling process and casings installation according to the technical
documents provided and the real conditions on the field;
- Supervise
a borehole development;
- Implement
a pumping test;
- Calculate
the right submersible pump according to the pumping test analysis and
install the pump to the right depth according to the screen casing
installation;
- Provide
regular progress reports in English during the drilling process;
- Organize
for and provide technical training and support to ICRC staff.
Minimum Requirements:
- Degree
of Bachelor of Science in Hydro-geological Engineering or related field of
work;
- Minimum
of 2 years experience in implementing and supervising water projects
(drilling supervision, submersible and/or surface pump installation for
gravity distribution, etc…);
- Excellent
computer skills (Excel, Word, any other interactive software);
- Good
management skills of teams of workers.
Other Requirements:
- Experience
in humanitarian work;
- Experience
in supervising teams of workers on site;
- Ability
to carry out technical assessments (such as pumping test, etc.).
Profile:
- Flexibility
and willingness to travel in various regions inside Somalia and ability to
work in hardship areas;
- Good
report writing and administrative skills,
- Ability
to supervise and train staff;
- Excellent
command of English and Somali languages.
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 25 June 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