Water and Habitat Generalist Project Officer - Bosaso

About the role

The Water and Habitat Generalist Project Officer plans, designs, supervises and implements engineering projects within the ICRC's water and habitat assistance objectives. Working under the supervision and coaching of the Water and Habitat Operations Manager, the officer monitors on-site work, carries out need assessments and surveys and plans new projects with the Project Manager. This is a national, resident position based in Bosaso, Somalia.

Key responsibilities

• Draft assessment reports, drawings, bills of quantities and project proposals using approved formats
• Support needs identification through assessments and surveys, and share results with the Project Manager
• Monitor project implementation against project documents, ICRC standards and local building codes, and ensure corrective action where needed
• Ensure materials and equipment arrive on time and meet quantity and quality specifications
• Supervise contractors, control the quality of installed infrastructure and clarify contract terms to them
• Network with stakeholders, advise project managers and team leaders, and report site progress regularly
• Coordinate the handover of ICRC infrastructure to end-users and prepare implementation and progress reports

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Hydrogeology or Architecture
• 4 years of professional experience supervising engineering works
• Experience with an international humanitarian organisation is an asset
• Detail-oriented, well organised, adheres strictly to timelines, with excellent planning and reporting skills
• Willingness to travel within Somalia and good knowledge of the region's political, economic, social and cultural environment
• English and Somali

Required skills

• Proficiency in AutoCAD is a must; knowledge of other design software is an asset
• Experience managing technical support staff
• Computer proficiency, especially in the MS Office suite

What we offer

• A challenging job in a dynamic international humanitarian organisation
• Training and development opportunities
• Competitive salary with benefits based on the ICRC compensation and benefits framework