Water and Habitat Engineer 1

 The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is an impartial, neutral and independent organization 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. The ICRC also endeavors to prevent suffering by promoting and strengthening humanitarian law and universal humanitarian principles. Established in 1863, the ICRC is at the origin of the Geneva Conventions and the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. Please visit www.icrc.org for more information. There are more than 600 ICRC staff working in Kyiv, Donetsk, Luhansk, Dnipro, Poltava, L`viv, Odesa and VInnytsiya.

 Vacancy Notice

 The ICRC Delegation in Donetsk seeks to fill the following position:

Water and Habitat Engineer 1 based in Donetsk 

 AIM OF THE POSITION

The Water and Habitat (WatHab) Engineer 1 is in charge of rehabilitation, construction and water supply and sanitation projects for the area of responsibility covered by the Sub-Delegation. 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.

 CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participates in site visits, collecting and compiling technical information related to the rehabilitation and construction works of institutional, medical and social infrastructure.
• Works collaboratively with other departments during the day-to-day activities and within the responsibilities designated.
• Prepares technical reports of buildings.
• Elaborates project designs, bills of quantities and cost estimates for the proposed rehabilitation or construction works.
• Participates in the preparation of tender documentation (including bills of quantities, specifications).
• Participates in the preparation of contractual documents, including advertisement, detailed payment terms, selection of winning contractor through criteria, and collaborates with Logistics who organise payment according to measured works and ensure procedures and confidentiality are respected.
• Supervises contractors in order to ensure that minimum standards of construction works are respected and are acceptable.
• Is familiar with the standard norms and rules in construction (СниП, ДСтУ, ДБН, etc) and knows local techniques and requirements for construction.

 The tasks and responsibilities defined above are not exhaustive and can evolve depending on organizational needs.

 POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Education and professional qualifications
• University degree in civil, structural or hydrological/hydraulic engineering, architecture or similar.
• Excellent command (spoken and written) of Russian language.
• Good command (spoken and written) of English.
• Computer literacy
• 3-5 years' professional experience in a related field of activity.
• Good knowledge of water and sanitation or construction engineering. 

Personal Competencies

• Genuine interest to work in humanitarian aid field.
• Very good analytical skills.
• Ability to demonstrate flexibility and take initiative.
• Ability to work under minor supervision.
• Strong sense of responsibility.
• Reliability and proactivity is a must.
• Strong interpersonal skills and customer service attitude;
• Strong sense of autonomy and responsibility;
• Good team player.

We offer a rewarding and enriching work in a humanitarian and international environment, and also:

• Initial training and on-boarding organized
• Opportunity to work and grow in an international working environment in humanitarian sector
• Good working condition and competitive salary with benefits

 Starting date: ASAP

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit your CV in English, along with your motivation letter.

 Deadline for applications: 16/08/2022.

Only candidates meeting the above-mentioned criteria will be considered and contacted for tests and/or interview. No queries by phone please.