Purpose of the post: 

WatHab Engineer plans, designs and implements engineering projects within the scope of the ICRC's water and habitat assistance objectives, with supervision and limited coaching. S/he carries out needs assessments and surveys and plans new projects. S/he is responsible for the implementation of all or part of the WatHab programme within their area of geographic responsibility, acts as a key interface with external stakeholders and reports to management on stakeholder relations and the general situation.

REQUIREMENTS:

-        University degree in architecture, civil or structural engineering, hydrology, hydraulics, geology or similar. 

-        At least 6 years' professional experience in a related field, with 5 years' professional experience at the ICRC or an international NGO. 

-        Advanced knowledge of water and sanitation or construction engineering. 

-        Proficient in use of drawing software if working in construction and hydraulic engineering 

-        Experience managing 2 to 5 technical support staff. 

-        Excellent command (spoken and written) of English & Urdu. Good command (spoken and written) of Pashtu.

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

-        Draws up documents (drawings, bills of quantities, contracts, etc.) 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 if necessary. 

-        Supervises the design work of staff under her/his responsibility and coaches the staff on their skills. 

-        Supervises the contractors and on-site work for all projects and conducts quality controls during the design and construction of infrastructure installed by the ICRC. 

-        Prepares the implementation and progress reports at intervals set by the management and consolidates reports by staff under her/his responsibility. 

-        Creates project files in electronic databases (such as the WatHab Project Assistant application) and keeps them up to date. 

-        Manages tendering and project purchasing on labour and materials according to the delegation's logistical and financial rules. 

-        Networks with stakeholders, monitors security issues related to project sites and advises the management as well as the regional advisor and the coordinators of other departments where necessary; provides regular information to the management on stakeholder issues and site progress. 

-        Carries out and analyses needs assessments and surveys and shares analysis with the management and the concerned coordinator. 

-        Administers handover of infrastructure installed by the ICRC 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 and analyse data.

WHAT WE OFFER: 

·         Multinational and multicultural working environment in a congenial setting. 

·         Competitive package. 

·         Extensive opportunities for learning and development through internal and external sources.

Are you eager to bring your enthusiasm and skills to benefit humanitarian action and become part of the ICRC Pakistan Team?

Then please send your motivation letter and application with CV by latest 06.02.2020.

We are committed to achieving diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture, as the diversity of ICRC is critical to our acceptance and the quality of our activities. We encourage individuals from different genders, and backgrounds, as well as people with disabilities, to apply for this position.

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is an equal opportunity employer.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.