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Water and Habitat Engineer in Benghazi Sub-Delegation

The ICRC Delegation in Libya has a vacancy for:

Water and Habitat Engineer in Benghazi Sub-Delegation

The position will be based in the Benghazi Sub Delegation

In his/her capacity as WatHab Engineer based in BENGHAZI, (s)he will support the WatHab department in the assessment, evaluation, elaboration and implementation of ICRC Water-and-Habitat-projects.

Main Responsibilities:

–   Takes contacts with various interlocutors (Water authority, Electrical authority, LRCS, other relevant authorities, community leaders, etc.) and assures follow-up independently.

–   Organises meetings with interlocutors and assures follow-up independently.

–   Updates the lists of interlocutors and contractors regularly.

–   Takes minutes of WatHab information/working meetings and shares with his superiors.

–   In line with the Sub-Delegation’s priorities, he plans and organizes visits to operational areas and project sites, if need be with overnight stays in the field.

–   Assesses the needs related to water, sanitation, hygiene and “habitat” and collects all relevant information for the implementation of WatHab interventions.

–   Submits written project proposals to WatHab Co (including detailed work description, necessary drawings, BoQ, cost estimates, etc.)

–   Monitors and evaluates the project activities regularly.

–   Ensures that WatHab objectives are respected and in line with the Delegation’s overall objectives and SD’s operational priorities.

–   Participates in the evaluation of the program and makes recommendations.

–   Ensures follow-up of LOG supply chain (SRs, contracts, purchases, quality control, stock management, deliveries, etc.).

–   Ensures respect of the ICRC financial, administrative and logistical regulation rules in close coordination with Log, Admin and Wathab Delegate

–   Provides input to operational reports (WOR/weekly operational reporting, monthly reports and Quarterly reports).

–  Updates and manages the WatHab Project Assistant database (WPA), with input from other Wathab Engineers if necessary.

–  Provides Field-Trip reports, Site inspection reports and Minutes of Meetings according to the existing format to the WatHab Engineer in charge, all in a timely manner.

Required background, skills and experience:

–  University degree in a relevant field (ideally Civil or Hydraulic Engineering or similar)

–  2-4 years’ work experience in a similar field (WASH experience preferred)

–  Strong advocacy skills

– Very good command of written and spoken Arabic and English

–  Very good computer skills

–  Good knowledge of geographically assigned environment

–  Very good analytical skills

–  Capacity to apply ICRC rules and procedure

–  Capacity of treating information confidentially

– Excellent organizational and methodical abilities, sense of initiative

–  Service oriented with a strong sense for setting of priorities and flexibility.

–  Interest for humanitarian activities (especially ICRC’s).

–  Good knowledge of project management is a strong asset.

We offer a rewarding and enriching work opportunity in a humanitarian and international environment with initial training and on-boarding

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 Interested candidates with the required background and experience are invited to submit their application with 2 references to tri_recruitment@icrc.org  before 15^th February 2021, with the title in the email subject

“Water and Habitat Engineer in Benghazi Sub-Delegation”

CVs not mentioning the position in the subject line, will not be considered

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted for tests and interviews