WatHab Generalist Project Officer

What we do

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is an impartial, neutral and independent organization whoseexclusively humanitarian mission is to protect the lives and dignity of victims of armed conflict and other situationsof violence and to provide them with assistance. The ICRC also endeavors to prevent suffering by promoting andstrengthening humanitarian law and universal humanitarian principles. Established in 1863, the ICRC is at theorigin of the Geneva Conventions and the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. Please visit www.icrc.org for more information.

Purpose

The ICRC Water and Habitat Department is looking for a WatHab Generalist Project Officer for Hpan An office. The work includes managing engineering projects (definition, implementation, monitoring and evaluation) and contribution to fulfilling the overall strategy of the WatHab department to assist affected population in Mon state and Kayin state under the supervision of the WatHab Operations Manager.

Accountabilities & functional responsibilities

• Contributes to the study of the project brief or "vision" document and understands the needs and challenges. Assists project or programme managers in identifying and analysing needs through assessments and survey.
• Contributes to the identification and collaboration with all stakeholders who may have an influence on the success of the projects.
• Contributes to the collect of all the information and data necessary to prepare the projects. Prepares feasibility studies/project proposals, and technical designs (specifications, drawings, BoQs, etc.) with support from technical experts (internal or external consultants).
• Contributes to the submission of the project documents to the project or programme manager for review.
• Actively contributes to the launch of procurement and works contracts in accordance with delegation's rules and ensures follow up.
• Organizes and supervises the proper implementation of the works and activities related to the project(s).
• Ensures the necessary communication and training to the "client" for the proper use of the facilities, equipment and services.
• Ensures the commissioning and handover of infrastructure and equipment to the relevant parties.
• Ensures proper and timely reporting using the appropriate tools (PAM, etc

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: Water & Habitat Engineer
• Functional: WatHab Project Manager

People management responsibilities

No

Certifications / Education & Professional experience required

• University degree in civil, structural or hydrological/hydraulic engineering, architecture or similar.
• 3-5 years' professional experience in a related field of activity.
• Good command of written and spoken English as well as Myanmar language.
• Knowledge of local languages is an asset.
• Previous experience in the humanitarian sector is a strong asset.
• Previous ICRC experience is also a strong asset.