The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is an impartial, neutral, and independent organization whose exclusively humanitarian mission is to protect the lives and dignity of victims of armed conflict and other situations of violence and to provide them with assistance. The ICRC is mandated to work in countries affected by armed conflict or other situations of violence. The ICRC is present in over 100 countries and has some 20,000 staff. In 2014, the ICRC expanded its presence in Ukraine. We have over 900 staff working across the county in various professional fields.
We like to invite you to join our ICRC Water and Habitat Roster and Pool for future vacancies in one of our ICRC offices in Dnipro, Kharkiv, Kyiv or Odesa.
The ICRC has several Rosters and Pools for different professions. To join an ICRC Roster and Pool, we will assess your expertise and professional experience against the below-mentioned criteria and invite you for an online technical test. Once you have passed the test, you will join the specific ICRC Roster and Pool. As soon as we have a suitable vacancy, we will actively reach out to you, discuss the position, your interest, and availability.
About the job
The ICRC Water and Habitat unit is and looking for Water and Habitat (WatHab) Technicians. S/he will implement small or non-complex engineering projects within the scope of ICRC’s water and habitat assistance objectives and under the close supervision and guidance of their hierarchical superior. S/he personally carries out on-site works and monitors them for quality control and compliance with design documents. S/he has a close working relationship with external stakeholders related to their projects.
Your Tasks and Responsibilities
- Monitor project implementation for compliance with project documents, ICRC standards, and local building codes/standards
- Conduct quality control during infrastructure design/construction and prepare reports on project implementation/site progress
- Prepare and compile site reports on project implementation
- Assist in identifying and analyzing needs through assessments and surveys
- Manage project purchasing on labor and materials according to the delegation’s logistical and financial rules
- Develop project documents (drawings, bill of quantities, contracts etc..) for small or non-complex engineering projects using approved formats
- Train and organize training for end-users in the operation and maintenance of infrastructure installed by the ICRC
- Take part in analyzing water and habitat issues, the security situation, and the cultural and political environment
- Develop a network of stakeholders, monitor security issues related to project sites and advise WatHab Engineer and WatHab Coordinator
What we offer you
- Employment contract according to Ukrainian labor law
- Flexible working arrangements
- Annual paid 20 working days’ vacation
- Competitive salary based on your qualifications and experience
- Medical insurance for employees and family
- ICRC Institutional training
- Individual development covered by ICRC
- Foreign language courses
- Convenient office location in the city center
About you
To be successful in this Roster and Pool recruitment, you should possess the following qualifications and experiences and have the following characteristics:
- Ukrainian citizenship or permanent residence permit in Ukraine
- Technical vocational training, apprenticeship or equivalent professional experience
- Advance studies on engineering related course or equivalent training
- Between 1 and 7 years of professional work experience in a relevant engineering discipline
- Broad knowledge of engineering, including construction
- Good command (spoken and written) of English
- Good computer literacy (Excel/ Word), and MS Project Management Suite or equivalent
- Self-motivated with a strong commitment to teamwork and humanitarian principles
- Flexible, enthusiastic, and willing to learn
- Ability to work independently, as well as effectively under supervision
- Confidence in managing projects and staff
- Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks
- Ability to work within a diverse team and establish and maintain good working relations in a multi-ethnic, multi-cultural, and multi-disciplinary environment
Interested? Yes? Then apply.
Please submit your CV in English, along with your motivation letter and salary expectations, to the attention of the ICRC People and Culture Team. Please label your CV with your first and last names (First Name LAST NAME).
In addition, please complete the compulsory ICRC questionnaire. The questionnaire is available through the following link: https://forms.office.com/e/APw3dvQMHJ. (Click on the link or copy the link into your internet browser.)
Your application will be considered only once you have completed the ICRC questionnaire and uploaded your CV in English.
Only candidates meeting the abovementioned criteria will be considered and contacted for tests and/or interviews. Due to the urgency of the position, the ICRC reserves the right to recruit a candidate who matches the required profile before the deadline.
ICRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer giving the highest priority to staff safety and security. Qualified female and male candidates are encouraged to apply for the position. For more information, visit the website: http://www.icrc.org/
