Water and Habitat (WatHab) 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, Sloviansk, Odesa and Vinnytsiya.

 Vacancy Notice

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

 Water and Habitat (WatHab) Engineer 1  based in Lugansk 

       AIM OF THE POSITION

WatHab Engineer 1 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. 

      CORE RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Participates in the assessments, collecting and compiling technical information related to the rehabilitation and construction works.
• Prepares technical assessment of buildings 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 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.

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

POSITION REQUIREMENTS  

Education and professional qualifications
 

• Excellent command (spoken and written) Russian language. 
• Good knowledge (spoken and written) of English language.
• Proficient in the designing software (AutoCAD) and preparation of Bills of Quantities.
• At least 3 years’ professional work experience in construction or designing. 
• Good knowledge of water and sanitation and Advanced knowledge of construction engineering.
• Good computer literacy (Excel/ Word)
• Good decision making, planning, organizational, negotiating, and analytical skills
• Qualified engineer.
• University degree in civil, structural or hydrological/hydraulic engineering, architecture or similar;
• Experience managing 1–3 technical support staff;

  Personal Competencies 

• Genuine interest to work in humanitarian aid field;
• Good communication skills;
• Strong sense of 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: 25.08.2022

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