WatHab Engineer/Site Manager

Description

• The WatHab Egnineer plans, designs, and implements engineering projects within the scope of the ICRC’s water and habitat assistance objectives with supervision and coaching from the Project Manager. S/he monitors on-site works, carries out needs assessments and surveys, and plans new projects together with the Project Manager in charge. S/he has a close working relationship with external stakeholders, mainly contractors, related to the projects
• Ensure site supervision and basic design for complex engineering projects, under the supervision and guidance of the Project Manager. Manage technical staff
• Geographical area of responsibility: City of Montepuez (based in Pemba)
• Responsibility: water and habitat urban construction project as part of the Montepuez Urban Water Supply System Project

Duties

Project supervision

• Monitors project implementation for compliance with project documents, ICRC standards, and the local building code/standards, ensuring corrective action is taken if necessary
• Supervises small numbers of contractors working on project sites and conducts quality control of infrastructure installed by the ICRC
• Makes safety inspections and ensures construction and site safety
• Checks and prepares site reports, designs and drawings and maintains quality control procedures
• Finds ways to prevent problems from happening and to solve any that crop up
• Helps to negotiating contracts and securing permits and licences
• Ensures implementation and complied of the Environmental and Social Management Plan
• Networks with stakeholders, monitors security issues related to project sites and advises the Project Manager where necessary; provides regular information to supervisors on security, stakeholder issues and site progress
• Administers hand-over of ICRC-provided infrastructure to end-users

General office work and reporting

• Prepares implementation/progress reports as per need and submit them on due time to the Project Manager
• Contributes to other specific reports (assessment, QTR) whenever necessary
• Helps identify needs through assessments and surveys, shares results and findings with the Project Manager
• Provides regular information to Project Manager and/or Head of Structure on security, stakeholder issues, or any relevant information and site progress
• Registers and treats information (general and specific) accurately and with confidentially
• Works independently and autonomously with the other departments involved in the projects: Logistics, Administration, Financial, Cooperation, Communication, etc.
• Ensures that material and/or equipment delivered to the sites are those requested by the client
• Ensures that contract terms are understood and respected by the contractor
• Ensures that payments to contractor are released timely and as per payment table of the contract

Requisites

• University degree in architecture, civil or structural engineering, hydrology, hydraulics, geology or similar
• Excellent command (spoken and written) of local language(s)
• Excellent command (spoken and written) of Portuguese
• Knowledge of English is an asset
• Proficient in use of Microsoft Office Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Knowledge of CAD and/or engineering-specific software
• 6-8 years' professional experience in a related field, 1–2 years' professional experience at the ICRC or an international NGO an asset
• Advanced knowledge of water and sanitation or construction engineering
• Experience supervising complex / large-scale construction works, experience in hydraulic projects an asset
• In-depth knowledge of construction processes, building codes, safety regulations and quality standards in Mozambique
• Ability to work independently and as part of the team
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks
• Proficiency in project management software, scheduling tools and other relevant software applications
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills, with the ability to effectively address challenges and make sound judgments

Notes

• Only short listed applicants will be contacted
• We are looking for someone methodical, responsible, beneficiary-oriented, organized with good organizational skills, good sense of teamwork, good communication skills, commitment, initiative and respect for the ICRC's values.Female Candidates are encouraged to apply
• We offer dynamic and rewarding work in a humanitarian and multicultural environment, with attractive salaries and social benefits, and opportunities for development through internal training
• Please send your application: CV, cover letter, copies of diplomas/certificates