• 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.

Requirements:

• 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.