Water and Habitat - Civil Engineer/Architect

PURPOSE OF THE FUNCTION

The ICRC's Water and Habitat – Civil Engineer/Architect is part of a team with complementary competencies, and therefore, bringing his/her specific skills to the team. The engineer works in Rafiq Hariri University Hospital as part of a Wathab team involved in infrastructure renovation projects.

He/She plans projects to address the need and problems encountered, negotiate with local authorities and firms regarding project implementation, supervise the execution of the projects, liaise with support departments for logistic and financial process, and handle all administrative aspects until project completion.

YOUR PROFILE

5 years of working experience in the construction sector, notably in project related to hospital facilities (Project design and/or Project supervision);

Knowledge of hospital engineering and public health standards applicable to health care facilities;

Proven practical experience in project management (design, site supervision) and/or operation and maintenance;

Proven analytical skills, and engineering project design and planning capacities;

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS

University Degree in Civil Engineering and/or Architecture

Proven technical knowledge in the design of Health Care facilities.

Proficient in use of drawing software (AutoCAD);

Fluent English is required. French an asset.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

Carries out assessments, designs and project management related to the renovation of hospital infrastructure. Focus is made on ensuring sustainable aspects alongside technical integrity.

Provides technical advices as a technical referent in the field of civil engineering and/or architecture, in line with recognized health engineering standards.

Coordinates, supports and delivers engineering projects contributing to reinforcing the resiliency of the hospital facilities as well as the sustainability of its operation and maintenance systems;

Develops and maintains technical relations with the maintenance department of RHUH, as well as the consultants and contractors involved in the projects;