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Wathab Engineer- Sabha

The ICRC Delegation in Libya has a vacancy for:

Wathab Engineer

The position will be based in Sabha Sub Delegation

• JOB DESCRIPTION:

Purpose:

• 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 superior. S/he monitors on-site works, carries out needs assessments and surveys, and plans new projects. S/he has a close working relationship with external stakeholders related to their projects.

Accountabilities & Responsibilities: Functional responsibilities

• Draws up documents (drawings, bills of quantities, technical evaluations, contracts, 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.
• Supervises small numbers of 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 written implementation/progress reports.
• Provides regular information to colleagues on security, stakeholder issues and site progress.
• Manages project purchasing on labour and materials according to the delegation’s financial rules.
• Administers hand-over of ICRC-provided infrastructure to end-users.
• Trains or organizes training for end-users in the operation and maintenance of infrastructure installed by the ICRC.
• Uses results-based management to evaluate project implementation.
• Helps to identify needs through assessments and surveys and produces written reports.
• Executes a variety of tasks that require technical skills for the implementation of Wathab programs
• Maintains contacts with interlocutors / authorities at local level mainly independently
• Executes administrative and office work related to the project activities i.e. filed planning with Generalist Field Officers, field trip notifications, creation and follow up on supply requests (SRs) and weekly OR monthly operational reports,
• Follow up the procurement of goods and services with logistic and administration for projects under his/her supervision and implement the distribution tracking process.

Relationships

• Internally, daily contact with delegation employees for the design and administration of WatHab projects.
• Externally, minimum weekly phone or in-person contact and negotiation with project stakeholders (e.g. community leaders and local authorities), contractors and suppliers, as a representative of the ICRC.

Scope & Impact

• Is responsible for on-site follow-up and basic design of complex engineering projects, with supervision and guidance from WatHab Technician 3, WatHab Engineer 2 or 3, or the (Deputy) WatHab Coordinator.
• Works within the geographical remit of a sub-delegation or office.
• Manages technical support staff, if necessary.

General Duties and Code of Conduct

• Is aware of the delegation objectives and activities
• Handles general and individual information accurately and with confidentiality;
• Understands the three components of Red Cross/Red Crescent Movement.
• Applies the security rules at all times.
• Respects and observes the staff regulations of the ICRC in Libya.
• Performs duties and tasks not covered in this job description and provide support to other departments when necessary.

Certifications / Education required

• University degree in civil, structural or hydrological/hydraulic engineering, architecture or similar.
• 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 and hydraulic engineering.
• Proficient in use of AutoCAD and MS project-management suite or equivalent.

Professional Experience required

• 3-5 years’ professional experience in a related field of activity.
• Good knowledge of water and sanitation or construction engineering.
• Experience managing 1–3 technical support staff.

ICRC is a humanitarian organization, which works to protect and assist victims of armed conflicts. The position within the institution requires to convey/carry a certain image of the ICRC, ICRC expects its employees to behave in an appropriate manner at all times and in all places. All members of staff should ensure their attitudes correspond to ICRC principles both during and after working hours.

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 08.30 -17.30 (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  to tri_recruitment@icrc.org before 19.10.2021, with the title in the email subject “Wathab Engineer- Sabha”.
CVs not  mentioning the position in the subject line, will not be considered.
Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted for written test and interviews.

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