Water and Habitat Engineer

In the framework of its protection and assistance mandate, the ICRC’s Water and Habitat engineer assess and address the environmental needs of victims of armed conflict and other situations of violence. They plan projects to solve the problems encountered, negotiate with local authorities and firms regarding project implementation, supervise the execution of the project, and handle all aspects of their administration.

Minimum required knowledge & experience :

University degree in Engineering (Environmental, Civil, Electro-Mechanical, Hydraulic or related field)

Minimum 3 – 5 years of experience in a similar field

Very good knowledge of written and spoken English

Very good computer skills

Capacity to work independently and as a team worker

Good analytical and project management skills

Good knowledge of geographical assigned area (will be working among others in Palestinian camps)

Standard function description:

Contributes to the assessment and implementation of a WatHab projects mainly independently

Executes a variety of tasks that require technical skills for the implementation of WatHab programs, according to given instructions mainly independently

Maintains contacts with interlocutors/authorities at local level mainly independently

Supervises technical staff and contractors

Contributes to written reporting

Contributes to the preparation of yearly planning and budget