Water & Habitat Electrical Engineer

PURPOSE

The WatHab Engineer plans, designs and implements engineering projects within the scope of the ICRC’s water and habitat assistance objectives with supervision and coaching from their hierarchical superior. S/he monitors on-site works, carries out needs assessments and surveys, and plans new projects. S/he has a close working relationship with external stakeholders related to their projects

Certifications / Education required

Bachelor degree Electrical Engineering

Master degree Electrical Engineering (Preferred)

Engineering degree in Mechanical Engineering considered, if 5+ years of demonstrated professional experience in the field of electrical engineering after graduation.

Professional Experience required

Minimum 5 years of professional working experience in the private sector after graduation from university.

Working experience in an interdisciplinary and international environment is a strong asset.

NGO experience not required, but considered an asset if assignment done with an International NGO / UN overseas.

Computer Literacy

MS Windows and Office Suite (mandatory)

MS Project (mandatory)

CAD (mandatory)

Electrical Eng Software (important)

Skills

Experience (design/site supervision) with MV/LV installations (buildings), and/or electro-mechanical applications (water/sanitation systems) are mandatory.

Experience with industrial photovoltaic installations is considered a very strong asset.

Breadth of experience in a complementary discipline like HVAC, Healthcare Facilities, Water/Sanitation Facilities, Power Generation will be considered.

Demonstrated ability to take data-driven, scientific decisions in uncertain and rapidly changing environments.

Based in Beirut, the successful candidate is willing to travel for short assignments (several days) within Lebanon to support projects. (S)he is willing to work in Places of Detention and Hospitals.

Other important elements

Based in Beirut, the successful candidate is willing to travel for short assignments (several days) within Lebanon to support projects. (S)he is willing to work in Places of Detention and Hospitals.

The successful candidate is willing to work in an interdisciplinary team of engineers ranging from civil/architectural, to mechanical/hydraulic engineering contributing as the focal point for electrical engineering to a wide range of projects.

The successful candidate is driven by strong humanitarian commitment and can convincingly explain it.
 

ACCOUNTABILITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Beirut-based Support Team

As member of the Beirut-based Support Team, the WatHab Engineer 1 supports colleagues of various disciplines in the field of electrical engineering along the entire project cycle. While primarily of technical nature, the WatHab Engineer 1 is expected to coach and train colleagues towards better understanding of the field of electrical engineering with a focus on electrical installations in buildings and electro-mechanical installations for essential services.

Assessment and Planning

Carries out field assessments focused on technical, social, and institutional aspects.

Develops his/her own elaborate understanding of context and humanitarian needs in Lebanon.

Analyses collected information and writes comprehensive assessment reports.

Proposes independently projects to address evidence-based humanitarian needs and as per strategy.
 
Project Design and Project Management

Develops structured concepts of intervention to address needs and writes comprehensive project proposals.

Performs detailed calculations and prepares technical designs and documents (bill of quantities, drawings, technical specifications, etc.) for engineering projects in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.

Prepares tender and contractual documents in close collaboration with Logistics and in accordance with ICRC rules and regulations.

Manages contractual relations with contractors in accordance with ICRC rules and regulations.

Supervises project implementation and ensures compliance with project documents, ICRC standards, and local building codes/standards, taking corrective action if necessary.

Manages relationships with relevant authorities throughout the project cycle and ensures handover of projects to the beneficiary.

Support the centralized production of technical documents of field colleagues to ensure ICRC standards of quality.
 
Project Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting

Monitors and evaluates projects as per agreed monitoring strategy independently, reports challenges and proposes proactively corrective measures.

Creates and maintains up-to-date project files in electronic databases (WPA, PAM, TeamSpace, SharePoint, etc.) as per institutional and departmental information management guidelines.

Maintains precise financial follow-up and ensures timely financial forecasting on project level.

Contributes to institutional reporting and prepares specific progress and project reports.
 
Contacts and Networking

Attends information/coordination meetings within the wider humanitarian community as appropriate, ensuring mutual exchange of information and avoiding duplications.

Develops and maintains contacts with relevant interlocutors (e.g. EDL, water establishment, municipalities, etc.) and keeps interlocutors informed on ICRC activities.

Develops and maintains a network of local contractors, suppliers, and consultants.
 
Emergency activities
In response to urgent humanitarian needs

Plans, organizes and supervises the implementation of ICRC emergency activities.

Might be required to work on weekends and outside normal working hours.