Water and Habitat Engineer 1 At ernational Committee of the Red Cross – (ICRC)



Water and Habitat Engineer 1 At ernational Committee of the Red Cross – (ICRC)


 The International Committee of the Red Cross – ICRC- (www.icrc.org) is an independent humanitarian organisation, neutral and impartial. Maiduguri Sub Delegation is looking for a suitable candidate to fill the vacancy below

Under the direct supervision of the Water and Habitat Delegate, the Water and Habitat (WatHab) Engineer 1 will support the WatHab Department in the development and implementation of WatHab programs across Borno State.  He will maintain regular communication with key interlocutors on behalf of the WatHab Department.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

  • Designs projects proposals (incl. rationale, physical-drawings- and process design, cost estimation, logistic needs, tentative planning).
  • Prepares tenders tender and contract documents for approved projects.
  • Carries out field trip to operational areas
  • Assesses WatHab related needs
  • Ensures the implementation of agreed works.
  • Ensure a proper and close supervision, monitoring of the implementation of WatHab project, under the guidance of the WatHab Delegate.
  • Provide training, support, monitoring of partners (i.e. National Society Staff, technical departments of local authorities, contractors) as required. 
  • Attends to meetings with other actors involved in the field of water and if required (coordination, networking)  
  • Ensures respect of the ICRC financial, administrative and logistical regulation rules.
  • Ensures follow-up of Logistics supply chain (supply orders, purchases, contracts, stock management & replenishment, quality control, etc.).
  • Ensures with the support of finance department and the WatHab Delegate the financial follow-up of the projects.
  • Provides progress reporting on program implementation.
  • Provides input to operational reports (assessments, Quarterly reports).
  • Provides constant communication of program status, issues or concerns with the WatHab delegate

Education and Experience Required • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent higher education degree in water supply and sanitation engineering, Civil Engineering or any related technical field

  • Additional vocational training in water supply, sanitation, construction, engineering or any related technical field
  • 3-5 years’ professional experience
  • Skilled with AutoCAD, Epanet 2.0 or any other related softwares
  • Experience in assessing, surveying, calculating and preparing estimates and technical drawings of building and water related projects.

Desired profile and Skills

  • Good command of written and spoken English
  • Expert level in computer skills

How to Apply

  • Send Curriculum vitae, Application letter and NYSC Certificate to [email protected]
  • Clearly indicate “ABJ202200293 WatHab Engineer MIU” as the subject of your application (Applications intended for this role without this subject will not be treated)
  • In the body of the mail, please indicate the following in the format as seen:
  • Qualification(s)
  • Current location
  • Languages you speak
  • Years of relevant experience

The deadline for the submission of applications will be 20.05.2022, 16:30hrs.  Late application will not be considered Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Equal opportunities shall be provided to all employees and applicants for employment based on their demonstrated ability and competence without discrimination based on race, colour, religion, sex, nationality, status, disability etc. 

(Female candidates are encouraged to apply)

However, ICRC will not request for any monetary payments from applicants at any stage of the recruitment process. 

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