International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
Job
Opportunity: Water and
Habitat Engineer 1 (Somali Speaker)
The
International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is an impartial, neutral and
independent organisation with an exclusively humanitarian mission to protect
the lives and dignity of victims of war and other forms of violence and provide
them with assistance. It also endeavours to prevent suffering by promoting and
strengthening International Humanitarian Law and universal humanitarian
principles.
The
ICRC’s Regional Delegation in Nairobi is a hub that coordinates the
institution’s humanitarian activities in Kenya, Tanzania and Djibouti and hosts
the organizations’ regional logistics, technical and training support units
serving the Horn and Great Lakes Region.
OVERALL
RESPONSIBILITY
The Water and Habitat (WatHab) Engineer 1 plans, designs and implements engineering projects within the scope of the ICRC’s water and habitat assistance objectives, with supervision and coaching from their hierarchical supervisor.
The
incumbent monitors on-site works, carries out needs assessments and surveys and
plans new projects.
They
have a close working relationship with external stakeholders related to their
projects.
This
is a resident/national position based in Mombasa and open to Kenyan Nationals
only.
TASKS
AND RESPONSIBILITIES
· Draws
up documents (drawings, bills of quantities, contracts, reports, etc.) for
engineering projects using approved formats;
· Monitors
project implementation for compliance with project documents, ICRC standards,
and local building codes/ standards, ensuring corrective action is taken where
necessary;
· Contributes
to the identification needs through assessments and surveys in places of
detention and/ or in the field and shares finding and analysis with the Water
Habitat Coordinator and line manager;
· Contributes
to the revision/ project’ design work with Kenya Prison Service (KPS) and Kenya
Red Cross Society (KRCS) teams;
· Supervises
small numbers of contractors working on project sites, as well as remotely, and
conducts quality control of infrastructure projects supported by the ICRC
during design, implementation and monitoring phases;
· Manages
project purchasing on labor and materials according to the delegation’s
logistical and financial rules and ICRC-KRCS Operational Framework;
· Creates
project files in electronic databases and keeps them up to date;
· Prepares
implementation/ progress reports at intervals set by the WatHab Coordinator
and/ or line manager and/or consolidates reports by KPS and KRCS;
· Administers
hand-over of ICRC-provided infrastructure-supported projects to end-users;
· Trains
or organizes training for end-users in the operation and maintenance of
infrastructure installed/ supported by the ICRC;
· Uses
results-based management to evaluate project implementation;
· Contributes
to the department’s institutional technical reporting;
· Provides
regular information to colleagues on security, stakeholder issues and site
progress.
MINIMUM
REQUIREMENTS AND COMPETENCIES
· University
degree in civil, structural or hydrological/ hydraulic engineering,
architecture or similar;
· Minimum
3-5 years of professional experience in a related field of activity,
supervision of engineering works and/ or experience working with an
international humanitarian organization are an asset;
· Experience
in managing technical support staff;
· Must be
fluent in written and spoken English, Kiswahili and Somali language;
· Proficient
in use of drawing softwares; AutoCAD or other relevant softwares and MS
project-management suite or equivalent;
· Computer
proficiency especially in MS office suite;
· Detail-oriented,
highly organised and practices strict adherence to timelines;
· Excellent
planning and reporting skills;
· Good
knowledge of the political, economic, social and cultural environment of this
region;
· Flexibility
and willingness to travel extensively.
APPLICATION
Interested
candidates should fill up a form by clicking the link below on or before 01st
February 2023 at 4:30 pm then submit their CV, motivation letter, including
references details, supporting documents (Certificates, Diplomas, Degree etc)
and current and expected remuneration to ICRC Nairobi Delegation, HR Department
via the email address provided below:
– Application Link
– Email: nai_hrrec_services@icrc.org
The
reference WATHAB Engineer 1 must be stated in the application to be valid. If
you do not fill out the required information as per the link provided or
clearly state the position for which you are applying and attach the required
certificates & other supporting documents, your application may not be
considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applicants must
have the permanent right to work in Kenya.
ICRC
does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process. All applications
are free for all candidates and no one should require any payment or
compensation during the recruitment process. May the candidate be asked for any
fee, he/she must report to ICRC HR Department through the recruitment contact.
ICRC
is committed to diversity and welcomes applications from qualified candidates
regardless of disability, gender identity, marital or civil partnership status,
race, colour or ethnic and national origins, religion or belief, or sexual
orientation.
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