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 is mandated to work in countries affected by armed conflict or other situations of violence. The ICRC is present in over 80 countries and has some 19,000-field staff.

In 2014, the ICRC expanded its presence to Ukraine. There are more than 600 ICRC staff working in Kyiv, Dnipro, Poltava, Vinnytsia, Lviv, Donetsk, Luhansk, and Odesa.

The ICRC is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated person to fill the position of Water and Habitat Engineer 1 in its delegation in Kyiv.

Purpose: 

Water and Habitat Engineer plans, designs and implements engineering projects within the scope of the ICRC’s water and habitat assistance objectives with supervision and coaching from their hierarchical superior. 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.

Functional general responsibilities:

• Participates in the assessments, collecting and compiling technical information related to the rehabilitation and construction works, particularly in relation to the People Deprived of Freedom in all Ukraine
• Prepares technical assessment of buildings and infrastructure and report through technical notes.
• Elaborate projects design, bills of quantities and costs' estimate for the proposed rehabilitation or construction works.
• Participates in preparation of tender documentation (including bills of quantities, specifications).
• Participates in the preparation of contractual documents, including advertisement, detailing payment terms, selection of winning contractor through criteria, and organizing payment according to measured works and ensure procedures and confidentiality are respected.
• Supervises daily workers and contractors in order to ensure that minimum standards of construction and infrastructure works are respected and are acceptable.
• Familiarity with the standard norms and rules in construction (known as СниП, ДСтУ, ДБН), knowledge of local techniques and requirements for construction and infrastructure.

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

Required Qualifications and Skills:

• University degree in civil, structural, HVAC, electromechanics engineering or similar.
• 3-5 years’ professional work experience in construction or designing or similar field of activity. 
• Experience with the State Penitentiary Service will be an asset.
• Excellent command (spoken and written) Russian, Ukrainian and English languages. 
• Proficient in the designing software (AutoCAD) and preparation of Bills of Quantities.
• Advanced knowledge of water and sanitation and/or construction engineering.
• Good computer literacy (Excel/ Word), and MS Project Management Suite or equivalent. 
• Experience managing 1–3 technical support staff;

Social package and other benefits:

• Official employment according to Ukrainian labour law
• Annual paid 28 calendar days' vacation
• Medical insurance for employees and family
• ICRC Institutional training
• Individual development covered by ICRC
• foreign language courses 
• Convenient office location in the city centre

Starting date: ASAP

How to apply:

Please submit your CV, along with your motivation letter in English and salary expectations to the attention of the Human Resources Department.

Application deadline: 09/12/2022 

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

ICRC is Equal Opportunity Employer giving the highest priority to staff safety and security.

For more information, visit the website: http://www.icrc.org/