Water and Habitat Engineer 1

Main Responsibilities:

• Draws up documents (drawings, bills of quantities, contracts, etc.) for engineering projects using approved formats; monitors project implementation for compliance with project documents, ICRC standards, and local building codes/standards,
• Supervises contractors working on project sites and conducts quality control of infrastructure installed by the ICRC.
• Creates project files in electronic databases (such as the WatHab Project Assistant application) and keeps them up to date.
• Prepares projects implementation/progress reports and shares information regularly.
• Manages project purchasing on labour and materials according to the delegation’s financial and logistical rules.
• Administers hand-over of ICRC-provided infrastructure to end-users.
• Trains and organizes training for end-users in the operation and maintenance of infrastructure installed by the ICRC.
• Helps identify needs through assessments and surveys.
• Contributes at his/her level to inform his/her supervisors and Water and Habitat (WatHab) Department team members, deep, and updated knowledge of the political and security context in the West Bank.
• Identifies and propose projects and activities relevant to address the wider objective and operational priorities set in the Planning for Results (PfR).
• Prepares tender documents for construction works (invitation to tender, contracts, BoQ, drawings, technical specifications, minutes of pre-bid meeting…);
• Uses results-based management to evaluate project implementation
• Follows up projects' implementation in close coordination with the Water and Habitat department’s main partners identifying and mitigating risks to project and programme.
• Co-ordinate works as necessary with key interlocutors, contractors and communities in order to ensure an efficient working relationship amongst all stakeholders of projects.
• The above applies also to Emergency response, and to any ad-hoc support that may be required to other sub-sites.
• Supports in the preparation of all events with authorities/stakeholders related to projects that he/she is responsible for, including any logistics/administrative matters.
• Provides constructive criticism on program and projects strength and weaknesses; respond proactively to lessons learnt.

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Job Requirements:

• University degree in electrical engineering, or similar.
• 3-5 years' professional experience in a related field of activity.
• Excellent command (spoken and written) of local language(s).
• Excellent command (spoken and written) of English and/or French.
• Proficient in use of drawing software if working in construction.
• Proficient in use of AutoCAD and MS project-management suite or equivalent.
• Good knowledge of water and sanitation or construction engineering.
• Experience managing 1–3 technical support staff.

How to Apply

Interested applicants must submit in English a CV, a motivation letter, copy of educational and work certificates, by 24/03/2024 latest, to [email protected], indicating in the subject line: Water and Habitat Engineer 1 Application_Your name.

 Relevant applications will be treated, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

“The ICRC values diversity and is committed to create an inclusive working environment. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates.”

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