International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) Current Jobs in Nigeria: Recruitment for WatHab Engineer II (Water and Habitation Engineer)

THE ORGANIZATION:

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is an impartial, neutral and independent humanitarian organisation.

For more information about the ICRC, please visit our website: www.icrc.org

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:

POST TITLE:   WatHab Engineer II (Water and Habitation Engineer)

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.

ICRC is an equal opportunity employer.

METHOD OF 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 10^th 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

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.