Water & Habitat Energy Project Manager

Purpose The purpose of this job is to plan, design, and implement electrical and electro-mechanical engineering projects within the scope of the ICRC’s Water & Habitat (WatHab) program in TYR sub delegation. S/he manages medium sized projects and ensures their successful delivery within the constraints of scope, quality, time and budget. S/he carries out needs assessments and surveys, prepares, designs, procures, implements and commissions identified 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 manages relationships with the various stakeholders involved. S/he manages project resources and ensures project reporting. Accountabilities & functional responsibilities Carries out field assessments focused on technical, social, and institutional aspects. Collects and analyses all the information and data necessary to prepare comprehensive assessment reports. Takes into account security conditions, access restrictions, possible weapon contamination and other operational constraints when assessing project feasibility, proposing interventions and developing implementation plans. 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 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. Maintains precise financial follow-up and ensures timely financial forecasting on project level. Initiates a constructive dialogue and establishes a relationship of trust with all stakeholders who may have an influence on the success of the projects. Develops and maintains contacts with relevant interlocutors (e.g. EDL, water establishment, municipalities, etc.) and keeps interlocutors informed on ICRC activities.

Certifications / Education required Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electromechanical, Mechanical Engineering or Hydrologist Professional experience required Minimum of 6 years of professional experience in Electrical, Electromechanical or Hydraulics including Project Management, managing consultants, contractors and administering contracts.