WatHab Generalist Project Officer Bosaso

Purpose The Water and Habitat Generalist Project Officer plans, designs, supervises, and implements engineering projects within the scope of the ICRC’s water and habitat assistance objectives. Under supervision and coaching by Water and Habitat Operations Manager, the Project Officer monitors on-site work, conducts need assessments and surveys and plans new projects in collaboration with the Project Manager. This is a national/resident position based in Bosaso, Somalia. Accountabilities & functional responsibilities Draws up documents (assessment reports, drawings, bills of quantities and project proposals) for engineering projects using approved formats Supports in identification of needs through assessments and surveys, sharing results and findings with the Project Manager Monitors project implementation for compliance with project documents, ICRC standards, andthe local building code/standards, ensuring corrective action is taken if necessary Ensures that material and equipment delivered to the sites on time and meet the required quantity and quality specifications Supervises contractors working on project sites and is responsible for quality control of infrastructure installed by ICRC Communicates and clarifies contracts terms to the project contractors and constantly monitors to ensure adherence to the agreed requirements Networks with stakeholders, monitors issues related to project sites and advises project managers and team leaders when necessary Provides regular updates to Project Manager, and/or WatHab team leader on stakeholder issues and site progress Coordinates and oversees the hand-over of ICRC-provided infrastructure to end-users Prepares implementation/progress reports and contributes to other specific reports (multidisciplinary assessment, and quarterly reports)

Certifications / Education required Bachelor`s degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Hydrogeologist or Architecture Professional experience required 4 years of professional experience in the supervision of engineering works Experience working with an international humanitarian organization is an asset