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.
The ICRC’s Somalia Delegation in Nairobi co-ordinates the
institution’s humanitarian activities in Somalia.
Civil Engineer
(Based in Somalia)
The Water & Habitat Unit carries out various projects in
Somalia which include construction and rehabilitation of various structures
such as water tanks, health structures, hospitals, in addition to water
projects such as boreholes, wells rehabilitation and rain water catchment’s
structures.
In the frame of its activities, the Somali Delegation in Nairobi is seeking a skilled and highly motivated Somali National or origin to fill the Water and Habitat (Civil Engineer) position(s), based in Somalia (various locations).
Responsibilities:
- 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;
- 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.
Other Requirements:
- Experience
in humanitarian work;
- Flexibility
and willingness to be based in various regions and travel inside Somalia,
and ability to work in hardship areas;
- Good
report writing and administrative skills, ability to supervise and train
staff;
- 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.
Interested persons (of Somali Nationality or origin), with the
required background and experience are invited to submit their application to
the Head of Human Resources on the address or e-mail below, on or before 20th
July 2012.
Please include: Copies of ID
papers, 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
