Water and Habitat Engineer

Water and Habitat Engineer 

Based in Odessa (frequent travel to the field)

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 the population 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 95 countries and has some 20,000 field staff.

In 2014, the ICRC expanded its presence to Ukraine. There are more than 600 ICRC staff working in Kyiv, Sloviansk, Severodonetsk, Mariupol, Donetsk, Lugansk, Odesa, Kamiyanets-Podilskiy, Vynnytsiya.

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

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

AIM OF THE POSITION

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. 

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
 

• University degree in civil, structural or hydrological/hydraulic engineering, architecture or similar;
• 3-5 years’ professional work experience in construction or designing or similar field of activity;   
• Excellent command (spoken and written) Russian 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;

Personal Competencies 

• Genuine interest to work for humanitarian sector;
• High level of motivation, commitment to accuracy;
• Ability to demonstrate flexibility and taking initiatives;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
• Strong sense of responsibility;
• Capacity to adhere to and to implement procedures;
• Ability to work methodically with demonstrated analytical skills;

Your profile

• Genuine interest to work in humanitarian aid field;
• 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 organised
• Opportunity to work and grow in an international working environment in humanitarian sector
• Good working condition and competitive salary with benefits

 Starting date: asap or May 2022

HOW TO APPLY

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

Deadline for applications: 04.05.2022 

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