Water and Habitat Engineer – Odesa – 868199

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 100 countries and has some 20,000 staff.

In 2014, the ICRC expanded its presence in Ukraine. We have over 900 staff working across the county in various professional fields. 

ICRC is an equal-opportunity employer that prioritizes staff safety and security. Qualified female and male candidates are encouraged to apply for the position. For more information, visit the website: http://www.icrc.org/.  

About the job 

The ICRC Water and Habitat Department recruits a Water and Habitat (WatHab) Engineer based in its Odesa office with frequent travel to Mykolaiv and Kherson regions. In close cooperation with the team members and with external stakeholders, and with guidance from the line manager, the WatHab Engineer will be responsible for the design and implementation of engineering projects within the scope of the ICRC’s infrastructure assistance objectives. In addition, the WatHab monitors on-site works, carries out needs assessments and surveys, and plans new projects.

Start date: as soon as possible 

Your Tasks and Responsibilities

• Participate in site visits, collecting and compiling technical information related to the project and needs
• Work collaboratively with other departments during the day-to-day activities and within the responsibilities designated
• Participate in the preparation of tender documentation by elaborating on project design, bills of quantities, and costs' estimates for the proposed works
• Participate 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
• Supervise contractors to ensure that minimum standards of construction works are respected and are acceptable
• Provide information to their supervisor and project colleagues on stakeholder issues, security, and site progress
• Create and maintain paper or electronic files up to date 
• Monitor and evaluate each activity of the project 

What we offer you

• Employment contract according to Ukrainian labor law
• Flexible working arrangements 
• Annual paid 20 working days' vacation
• Competitive gross salary between UAH 51,000 and 74,000 before taxation
• Medical insurance for employees and family
• ICRC Institutional training
• Individual development covered by ICRC
• Foreign language courses 
• Convenient office location in the city center 

About you

To be successful as a Water and Habitat Engineer in the Water and Habitat Department, you should possess the following qualifications and experiences and have the following characteristics:   

• Ukrainian citizenship or permanent residence permit in Ukraine
• University degree in mechanical, electrical, civil engineering, water supply & sanitation or equivalent (hydraulic, energy, environmental, etc.)
• 3 to 5 years of professional work experience in a related field of activity 
• Experience working with Vodokanal, Oblenergo, Cogeneration thermal plants, other humanitarian agencies, etc, is an added value
• Professional fluency inof Ukrainian or Russian (spoken and written)
• Good level of English
• Proficient in the use of CAD software, electrical design software, Microsoft Office Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Knowledge of project management is an asset
• An additional university certificate in a related field is an asset
• Self-motivated with a strong commitment to teamwork and humanitarian principles
• Flexible, enthusiastic, and willing to learn
• Ability to work independently, as well as effectively under supervision
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks
• Ability to work within a diverse team and establish and maintain good working relations in a multi-ethnic, multi-cultural, and multi-disciplinary environment 

Interested? Yes? Then apply.

Please submit your CV in English, along with your motivation letter and salary expectations, to the attention of the ICRC People and Culture Team. Please label your CV with your first and last names (First Name LAST NAME). 

In addition, please complete the compulsory ICRC questionnaire. The questionnaire is available through the following link: https://forms.office.com/e/APw3dvQMHJ. 

(Click on the link or copy the link into your internet browser.) 

Your application will be considered only once you have completed the ICRC questionnaire and uploaded your CV in English. 

Application deadline: 24 April 2024 

Only candidates meeting the abovementioned criteria will be considered and contacted for tests and interviews. The ICRC reserves the right to recruit a candidate who matches the required profile before the deadline.