Wathab Engineer 1 (Electrical)

Reports to (role)

• Head of Office or Sub-Delegation; WatHab Technician 3; WatHab Engineer 2; Construction Project Manager or (Deputy) WatHab Coordinator

What we do

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) works worldwide to provide protection and humanitarian assistance to people affected by conflict and armed violence. We take action in response to emergencies and, at the same time, promote respect for international humanitarian law. We are an independent and neutral organization, and our mandate stems essentially from the Geneva Conventions of 1949. We work closely with National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and with their International Federation in order to ensure a concerted, rational and rapid humanitarian response to the needs of the victims of armed conflict or any other situation of internal violence. We direct and coordinate the international activities conducted in these situations.

Purpose

WatHab Engineer 1 plans, designs, and implements engineering humanitarian projects within the scope of the ICRC’s Water and Habitat assistance objectives with supervision and coaching from their hierarchical superior. S/he coordinates with the stakeholders on the water programme and plans and facilitates activities with the respective teams for project implementations. In addition, S/he conducts support missions to the WatHab teams in the different ICRC offices in Afghanistan, monitors on-site works, carries out needs assessments and surveys, and plans new projects. S/he maintains a close working relationship with external stakeholders related to their programme/projects.

Accountabilities & Functional responsibilities

• Prepares technical documents (assessments, reports, drawings, bills of quantities, contracts, etc.) for engineering projects (main activity will be oriented on the energy sector) using approved formats; monitors project implementation for compliance with project documents, ICRC standards, and local building codes/standards, ensuring corrective action is taken where necessary;
• Identifies needs through assessments and surveys;
• Carries out capacity building and keeps regular contacts with local authorities and communities.
• Acts as focal point of the relationship with central and local urban and rural water authorities, namely DABS;
• Supervises consultants and/or contractors working on studies and/or project sites;
• Conducts quality control of acquired material and installed infrastructure;
• Creates project files in electronic databases (such as Project and Activity Management application) and keeps them up to date;
• Prepares implementation/progress/feasibility reports and studies;
• Provides regular information to colleagues on security, stakeholder issues and site progress;
• Manages project purchasing on labour and materials according to the delegation's financial rules;
• Administers hand-over of ICRC-provided infrastructure to end-users;
• Trains or organizes training for owners and end-users in the operation and maintenance of energy, and urban and rural water infrastructure;
• Attends coordination meetings and discussion with the interlocuters and updates the Wathab department regularly.

People management responsibilities

Yes

Scope & Impact

• Is responsible for on-site follow-up and basic design of complex engineering projects, with supervision and guidance from WatHab Technician 3, WatHab Engineer 2 or 3, or the (Deputy) WatHab Coordinator.
• Works within the geographical remit of a sub-delegation or office.
• Manages technical support staff.

Relationships

• Internally, daily contact with delegation employees for the design and administration of WatHab projects.
• Externally, minimum weekly phone or in-person contact and negotiation with project stakeholders (e.g. community leaders and local authorities), contractors and suppliers, as a representative of the ICRC.

Certifications / Education required

• University degree in civil, structural or hydrological/hydraulic engineering, architecture or similar.
• Excellent command (spoken and written) of local language(s).
• Excellent command (spoken and written) of English and/or French.
• Proficient in use of drawing software if working in construction and hydraulic engineering.
• Proficient in use of AutoCAD and MS project-management suite or equivalent.

Professional Experience required

• 3-5 years' professional experience in a related field of activity.
• Good knowledge of water and sanitation or construction engineering.
• Experience managing 1–3 technical support staff.

Our Values

• At the ICRC, we value impact, collaboration, respect, and compassion. We seek candidates who demonstrate behaviors based on these shared values. For more information on the ICRC values, please visit this

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