Job Specific Details

Location:  Tyr (TYR)

Job Family:  Water / Sanitation / Habitat

Contract Type:  Fixed term contract

Title:  WatHab WaSH Project Officer

What we do

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) works worldwide to provide protection and humanitarian assistance to people affected by conflict and armed violence. We take action in response to emergencies and, at the same time, promote respect for international humanitarian law. We are an independent and neutral organization, and our mandate stems essentially from the Geneva Conventions of 1949. We work closely with National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and with their International Federation in order to ensure a concerted, rational and rapid humanitarian response to the needs of the victims of armed conflict or any other situation of internal violence. We direct and coordinate the international activities conducted in these situations.

Purpose

The purpose of this job is to plan, design, and implement engineering projects within the scope of the ICRC’s WatHab programme and objectives in TYR sub-delegation’s area of responsibility, under the supervision and coaching of the WatHab Generalist Project Manager 1 in the TYR sub-delegation.

S/he is responsible for regular and/or small and non-complex projects, ensuring their successful delivery within the constraints of scope, quality, time, and budget. With some guidance, s/he carries out needs assessments and surveys, prepares project designs, implements, and commissions projects. S/he negotiates with local authorities and stakeholders regarding project execution, supervises project implementation, and liaises with support departments to manage logistics and financial processes. S/he also handles administrative aspects of the project lifecycle, ensures proper reporting, and provides updates to the hierarchical superior on stakeholder engagement and the overall situation.

Accountabilities & Functional responsibilities

• Contributes to the study of the project brief or “vision” document and understands the needs and challenges. Assists programmes managers in identifying and analysing needs through assessments and survey.
• Contributes to the identification and collaboration with all stakeholders who may have an influence on the success of the projects.
• Contributes to the collect of all the information and data necessary to prepare the projects. Prepares feasibility studies/project proposals, and technical designs (specifications, drawings, BoQs, etc).
• Contributes to the submission of project documents to the programme manager for review.
• Actively contributes to the launch of procurement and works contracts in accordance with delegation’s rules and ensure follow up.
• Organizes and supervises the proper implementation of the works and activities related to the project(s).
• On a systematic and regular manner, anticipates, identifies and escalates problems that may affect all or part of the project, and proposes/implements corrective actions.
• Ensures the commissioning and handover of infrastructure and equipment to the relevant parties and necessary communication and training to the “client” for the proper use of the facilities, equipment and services.
• Ensures proper and timely reporting using the appropriate tools (PAM, etc).

Certifications / Education required

• University degree (or equivalent) and qualifying experience in architecture, civil engineering, environmental engineering or related fields.
• Computer and drawing software proficiency

Professional Experience required

• 3 to 5 years of professional experience in WaSH project management.
• Experience in managing contractors.

Desired skills

• Leadership : Proficient
• Accountability : Advanced
• People management : Advanced
• Team work & Collaboration : Advanced
• Representing the ICRC : Advanced
• Beneficiary & Client focused : Advanced
• Programming and Managing WatHab Operations : Proficient
• Managing WatHab Projects : Basic
• Managing Results and Quality : Basic
• Analysis, Planning and Monitoring : Proficient
• Architecture & Construction : Proficient
• Hygiene and IPC : Basic
• Water and Sanitation : Basic
• Electricity and Energy : Proficient
• Service Diagnosis & Programming : Basic
• WatHab Emergency Response :Basic
• Project Implementation :Basic
• Managing Procurement & Contracts : Basic
• ICRC Principles and Processe : Proficient

Language

• Arabic: Fluent.
• English: Full professional working.

What we offer

• Salary Package: 2’037 – 2’926 USD/Month (As per ICRC salary scale, salary setting processes will determine fair setting in coherence with the qualifications of the applicant and the requirements of the job)
• 13th Month of salary paid in December, pro rata basis in accordance with the period worked.
• Annual Leave: 20 calendar working days of paid leave per year, pro rata basis in accordance with the period worked.
• Health Insurance: 90% of premium fees under class B, coverage include: Doctor visits, Medicines, Therapy services, etc.
• International Retirement Saving Plan (IRSP): a contribution valued at 11.5% of your monthly salary, these savings are paid by the end of service as a lump sum.
• Other benefits subject to internal rules and regulations: High Cost of Living Allowance (HCLA), Schooling allowance, eyeglasses, designated personal training budget for learning opportunities.

Our Values

At the ICRC, we value impact, collaboration, respect, and compassion. We seek candidates who demonstrate behaviors based on these shared values. For more information on the ICRC values, please visit this page.

How to apply

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You will need to upload your resume and a cover letter as well as copies of your diplomas and certifications, valid license to practice, passport and driving license.

Lean more about our recruitment process here.

We welcome applications from all qualified candidates.

The ICRC values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive working environment.