Water and Habitat Engineer at the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) - Abuja/Borno

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), is an impartial, neutral and independent organisation whose exclusively humanitarian mission is to protect the lives and dignity of victims of armed conflict and other situations of violence and to provide them with assistance.

We are recruiting to fill the vacant position below:

Job Title: Water and Habitat Engineer

Location: Abuja/Maiduguri

Job Description

• The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), Abuja and Maiduguri Delegation is looking for a suitable Water and Habitat Engineer
• The successful candidate would start in Abuja and eventually move to Maiduguri after some months

Main Responsibilities

• Assesses the needs according to the project objectives and criteria by collecting all relevant information
• Analyzes the collected information, highlighting challenges, writing comprehensive assessment reports, proposing actions
• Assist the Construction Project Manager (CPM) in elaborating a sound understanding of the context and needs / proposing interventions taking into account social, economic and environmental aspects
• Carries out detailed problem and situation analysis including technical and institutional challenges
• Plans and organises site visits in Maiduguri, Borno State
• Performs detailed engineering calculation and design works of technical installations/structures and infrastructures
• Provides detailed work description, quantitative estimates, BoQ and cost estimates
• Manages the preparation of tender documents as per the ICRC technical and administrative procedures
• Assists in negotiation with bidders
• Assist the CPM in the supervision of a number of contractors/consultants and their staff
• Provides technical evaluations and monitor the respect of drawings, specifications, standards, norms and local laws; proposes or takes corrective steps when necessary

Required Qualifications

• University Degree in Architecture or Civil Engineering
• 3 years’ work experience in construction, engineering or similar field
• Demonstrated experience in assessing, designing and preparing cost-estimates of buildings
• Very good command of written and spoken English
• Good computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel and AutoCAD/ZWCAD a must)
• Capacity to work independently
• Good analytical skills

Personal Attributes:

• Adaptable
• Organized
• Efficient
• Communicative and clear
• Responsible and reliable
• Autonomous

Application Closing Date
26th January, 2018.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Application Letter, Curriculum Vitae and contact details of three referees to: [email protected]

Note

• The successful candidate would start in Abuja and eventually move to Maiduguri after some months
• Please clearly indicate "Water and Habitat Engineer ABJ/MIU" as the subject of your application
• Application intended for this role without this subject will not be treated. Late application will not be considered
• Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
• However, ICRC will not request for any monetary payments from applicants at any stage of the recruitment process.