Water & Habitat Energy Project Manager

Submission Guidelines

The screening process will be completed within the four coming weeks; Due to the large volume of applicants, we are unable to respond to application queries, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

The ICRC is committed to creating an inclusive working environment for all its employees. Inclusion is embedded in the principles and values of the Movement – as it is committed to non-discrimination, as confirmed by the principles of humanity and impartiality, and is open to all, as confirmed by the principle of unity.

We are continually taking steps to improve diversity and inclusion within the organization as well as ensure it is embedded in our programming.

We are committed to ensuring fair and equitable recruitment and promotion opportunities for all individuals and welcome all qualified candidates to apply to positions at the ICRC. Further, we are committed to achieving gender parity for our staff in management positions, as part of our institutional strategy objectives related to inclusion.

Applicants must be legally eligible to work in Lebanon.

Recruitment & Selection Process:

1.Written Test 50% - Passing grade: 60/100 - Highest 5 graded-succeeding candidates to be considered for the interview

2.Interview 50%

Total average weighted score will identify the candidate selected for the position

What we do

Since 1863, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has worked to preserve human dignity and relieve suffering caused by war and armed violence.

In collaboration with our Red Cross and Red Crescent partners around the world, we do everything we can to deliver life-saving aid, reconnect families and locate missing people – helping those who need it most, regardless of who they are and what side of the front line they are on.

We engage with authorities and armed forces on all sides, often confidentially, pressing for access to detainees to improve their living conditions and urging compliance with international humanitarian law to protect non-combatants, including from digital threats.

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.

Desired skills

• Leadership: Proficient
• Accountability : Advanced
• People management : Advanced
• Teamwork & Collaboration : Advanced
• Representing the ICRC : Advanced
• Beneficiary & Client focused : Advanced
• Programming and Managing WatHab Operations : Basic
• Managing WatHab Projects: Proficient
• Managing Results and Quality: Proficient
• Analysis, Planning and Monitoring: Proficient
• Architecture & Construction: Basic
• Hygiene and IPC: Basic
• Water and Sanitation: Basic
• Electricity and Energy: Proficient
• Service Diagnosis & Programming: Proficient
• WatHab Emergency Response: Basic
• Project Implementation: Proficient
• Managing Procurement & Contracts: Proficient
• ICRC Principles and Processes: Basic

Language

• Arabic: Native.
• English: Full professional working.

What we offer

• Salary Package: 3’018 – 4’408 USD/Month (As per ICRC salary scale, salary setting processes will determine fair setting in coherence with the qualifications of the applicant and the requirements of the job).
• Transportation Allowance: 15$ per day.
• 13th Month of salary paid in December, pro rata basis in accordance with the period worked.
• Salary Review/Increase: annually
• Annual Leave: 20 calendar working days of paid leave per year, pro rata basis in accordance with the period worked.
• Health Insurance: Full insurance coverage (no co-NSSF) - 90% of premium fees under the class B covered by the ICRC; option for class upgrade is available with extra charges. Coverings include: In-Patient: including pre-existing cases / Out-Patients: Doctor Visits, Medicines, Laboratory tests, Therapeutical services (Physiotherapy, Psychotherapy sessions)
• International Retirement Saving Plan (IRSP): a contribution valued at 11.5% of your monthly salary, these savings are paid by the end of service as a lump sum.
• Other benefits subject to internal rules and regulations: High Cost of Living Allowance (HCLA), Schooling allowance, Eyeglasses Reimbursement, Learning and career development opportunities, Internal mobility opportunities leading to expatriate roles.

Additional information

• Location: TYR
• Working Schedule: Monday to Friday, from 8am to 5pm.
• Type of contract: Fixed Term, 1 year (Renewable based on performance and need for position).
• Estimated start date: January 2027
• Application deadline: November 16, 2026

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.