The ICRC Delegation in Libya seeks to fill the following position:
Water & Habitat Engineer
The position is based in Misrata
Our successful candidate will have a proven track record in management of construction and engineering projects. They will be able to establish excellent work relations with key interlocutors in various related authorities. They will be passionate about humanitarian work and willing to overcome any obstacles in order to complete the task.
Main Responsibilities:
Contacts and meetings
- Maintains contacts with interlocutors (water authorities, municipalities, health facility managers, Libyan Red Crescent) at local level and ensures follow-up independently
- Organises meetings with interlocutors and shares minutes with superiors
Assessment and Planning
- Contributes to the identification of construction and engineering projects, both independently and as a team member
- Conducts assessments of public infrastructure, health facilities and other sites as requested, and identifies key concerns, in collaboration with interlocutors and other departments when necessary
- Analyses the collected information and presents the situation to superiors
- Proposes actions to address concerns which fit within the Water and Habitat department’s objectives and the Misrata sub-delegation’s priorities
- Prepares project documents including sketches, drawings, bill of quantities, cost estimations and implementation schedules, based on approved actions.
- Compiles Project Proposals to present concerns and actions to technical superiors
- Drafts Memorandums of Understanding for approved projects
- Contributes to the preparation of tender and contract documents if requested
Implementation and monitoring of projects
- Supervises material deliveries and assures material quality and paperwork are correct
- Supervises contractors, sub-contractors and consultants at project sites
- Regularly and consistently monitors and evaluates project progress
- Proposes corrective steps when necessary
- Trains and coaches technical staff & daily labourers regarding emergency water and sanitation responses
- Participates in the evaluation of the Water and Habitat programme and contributes recommendations
Administrative Management
- Ensures follow-up of the logistics supply chain (supply requests, contracts, deliveries, quality control, stock management, etc.).
- Respects the ICRC financial rules in close coordination with Logistics and Admininstration departments and technical superiors.
- Organizes and maintains the filing of all relevant project documents.
Reporting
- Produces Field Trip Reports, Assessment Reports, Site Inspections and Works Progress Reports in a timely manner
- Creates and maintains records in the project database (daily)
- Contributes to operational reports (weekly) and consolidates input from colleagues
- Prepares comprehensive technical reports on completed projects (quarterly)
Selection Requirements and Experience:
- University Degree in a relevant field (ideally Civil or Hydraulic Engineering)
- 2-4 years’ work experience in a similar field (water and sanitation experience preferred)
- Strong advocacy skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Arabic
Very good computer skills – particulary in the use of AutoCAD, Sketchup, or equivalent software
Awareness of the political, geographical, social and cultural aspects of the assigned environment
Very good analytical and reporting skills
Capacity to apply ICRC rules and procedures
Capacity to treat information confidentially
Respects diversity and enjoys working in a multi-national, multi-ethnic environment
Experience or good knowledge of electro-mechanical engineering is an asset
Good knowledge of project management methodologies is an asset
We offer a rewarding and enriching work opportunity in a humanitarian and international environment with initial training and on-boarding.
Official working hours are Sundays to Thursdays 0830 -1730 (one hour lunch break)
Starting date: ASAP.
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Interested persons with the required background and experience are invited to submit their application with 3 references to tri_recruitment@icrc.org before 13th Feburary 2021, with the title in the email subject “WatHab Engineer – MIR SD”.
CVs not mentioning the position in the subject line, will not be considered.
Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted for tests and interviews.
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