EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

WATER & HABITAT ENGINEER

KISMAYO

About the Job

The Water & Habitat (WatHab) Engineer plans, designs and implements engineering projects, monitors on-site works, carries out needs assessments, surveys and initiates new projects within the area of responsibility.

This is a national/resident position based in Kismayo, Somalia.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepares relevant documents, drawings, bills of quantities and contracts for engineering projects using approved formats
• Monitors project implementation for compliance with project documents, ICRC standards, and the local building code/standards, ensuring corrective action is taken where necessary
• Supervises contractors working on project sites and conducts quality control of infrastructure installed by the ICRC
• Ensures that contract terms are understood and respected by the contractors
• Establishes a close working relationship and networks with the relevant stakeholders
• Monitors security issues related to project sites and provides regular information to the technical supervisor
• Oversees hand-over of ICRC-provided infrastructure to end-users
• Organizes trainings for end-users in relation to the operation and maintenance of infrastructure installed by ICRC
• Prepares project implementation/progress reports and shares with the technical supervisor

Minimum qualifications and required competencies

• University degree in Civil Engineering, Construction management, Architecture, mechanical, water or environmental engineering
• 5 years of professional experience in the supervision of civil engineering works; experience working with an international humanitarian organization is an asset
• Proficient in use of drawing softwares; AutoCAD or other relevant softwares
• Experience in managing technical support staff
• Detail-oriented, highly organised and practices strict adherence to timelines
• Excellent planning and reporting skills
• Fluency in written and spoken English and Somali languages
• Computer proficiency especially in MS office suite
• Flexibility and willingness to travel extensively in Somalia
• Good knowledge of political, economic, social and cultural environment of this region

We Offer

• A challenging job opportunity within a dynamic work environment in an international humanitarian organization
• Training and development opportunities
• A competitive salary with benefits, based on the ICRC Compensation and Benefits framework