Job Description

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

Under the supervision of the Deputy Head of Sub-delegation and WatHab Operations Manager 2, the WatHab Operations Manager 1 (Outreach Team Leader) plans, designs, and implements engineering projects within the scope of the ICRC's water and habitat assistance objectives, with supervision and limited coaching. S/he carries out needs assessments and surveys and plans new projects. S/he is responsible for the implementation of all or part of the WatHab program within their area of geographic responsibility, acts as a key interface with external stakeholders, and reports to management on stakeholder relations and the general situation.

Accountabilities & functional responsibilities

• Designs programmes and projects, elaborates Plans of Actions; follow up the programmes’ budget implementation using appropriate tools and processes.
• Carries out and analysis needs assessments and survey; makes use of the data when planning projects and setting objectives.
• Contributes to the development and inputs to the WatHab operational strategy in line with the Sub-Delegation priorities, the PfR, and the broader ICRC operational objectives.
• Identifies/proposes projects/actions in accordance with operational priorities set in the PfR, including support to IHL initiatives where WatHab plays or could play a role.
• Supervise and contributes to the drawing up of project documents (drawings, bills of quantities, tenders, contracts, etc.) for engineering projects using approved formats; review and approve technical and contractual documents (including design work of staff under their responsibility).
• Contributes to the monitoring of project performance by analysing evaluation data and comparing results with established indicators.
• Prepares implementation/progress reports at intervals set by the WatHab Operations Manager 2 and/or consolidates reports by staff under his/her responsibility.
• Monitors stakeholder- and security-related issues and takes action, where necessary, on issues raised by stakeholders or staff under their responsibility.
• Ensures relevant and timely internal reporting linked to WatHab activities (field trip reports, project proposals, project progress and completion reports, Minutes of Meetings, assessment reports);
• Supervises project files in electronic databases such as Team Space, the “Project and Activity Management” (PAM) tool and keeps them up to date.

Desired profile and skills

• High computer literacy (soft & hard skills)
• Advanced knowledge of water and sanitation or construction engineering.
• Professional experience in Borno State would be an advantage.
• Experience managing technical support staff is an asset (within or out of the ICRC).

What we offer

• Rewarding work in a humanitarian and multicultural environment.
• Competitive employment package with medical insurance and ICRC pension plan.
• In-house training opportunities for personal development.
• A full-time, fixed-term contract (1year – renewable).
• The opportunity to join an ICRC talent pool, be considered for future assignments elsewhere and experience different contexts, fields, and challenges.

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.

Reports to (role)

• Direct: Head of Programmes & Prevention or Head of Subsite or WatHab Operations Manager
• Functional: Head of Regional WatHab Operations or Wathab Operations Manager