WatHab Engineer II (Water and Habitation Engineer) at ICRC

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is an impartial, neutral and independent humanitarian organisation. The ICRC Sub-Delegation in Jos is looking for a qualified candidate to be based in Jos with the capacity to work independently to fill in the position below:

Position: WatHab Engineer II (Water and Habitation Engineer)
Location: Jos, Nigeria

Main Responsibilities

• Contributes to the implementation and running of specific projects/programmes independently
• Maintains contacts with interlocutors/authorities at local level mainly independently
• Trains and coaches local NRCS branches technical staff according to the programmes defined by the ICRC.
• Prepares projects proposals including descriptions, sketches, drawings, bill of quantities, estimation  costs and  implementation   planning  based  on  analysis  and  water  and habitation(WATHAB) rehabilitation works
• Implements projects with contractors and sub-contractors
• Takes care of the WatHab Stock and provides a related updated stock position Performs written reporting to the WatHab Delegate
• Performs as translator between the Delegate and local interlocutors
• Participates in the evaluation of the projects /program and makes recommendations Establishes a comprehensive technical report on a completed WatHab project Supports other WatHab projects upon request

Required Qualifications

• University degree (M.Sc Engineering, Architecture, Geology)
• 2 years work experience in a similar function
• Fluent in written and spoken English
• Team leadership skills
• Good command of Hausa language
• Very good analytical and computer skills
• Good knowledge of the geographical assigned area

Application Deadline
10th January 2012

Method Application: 
Interested candidates are invited to submit their application letter of motivation, CV, copies of certificates/diploma, references) to the following address, not later than 10th January 2012

Attn. Administrator
ICRC Abuja
Plot 29 Kumasi Crescent off Aminu Kano Crescent
Wuse II, Abuja

Please clearly indicate “Jos” WatHab Officer” on your envelops
ICRC is an equal opportunity employer

NB:
Personal correspondences are non-returnable
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Only well addressed complete files matching with the profile will be considered
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