Wathab Engineer 1 (Civil Engineer)

Reports to (role)

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

Purpose

WatHab Engineer plans, designs, implements, and monitors engineering projects within the scope of the ICRC’s Water and Habitat assistance objectives for People with Health-related Needs and other civil engineering-related interventions, with supervision and coaching from their hierarchical superior. S/he coordinates with the stakeholders on the 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 internal and external stakeholders related to their programmes/projects.

Accountabilities & Functional responsibilities

• Draws up documents (drawings, bills of quantities, contracts, etc.) for engineering projects 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.
• Supervises small numbers of contractors working on project sites and conducts quality control of infrastructure installed by the ICRC.
• Creates project files in electronic databases (such as the WatHab Project Assistant application) and keeps them up to date.
• Prepares implementation/progress reports.
• 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 end-users in the operation and maintenance of infrastructure installed by the ICRC.
• Uses results-based management to evaluate project implementation.
• Helps identify needs through assessments and surveys.

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 and/or structural engineering.
• Excellent command (spoken and written) of local language(s).
• Excellent command (spoken and written) of English.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Proficient in the use of CAD software and structural design software.
• Knowledge of project management and/or E&M is an asset.
• Additional university certificates are an asset.

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