The ICRC is a neutral, impartial, and independent organization. Its exclusive humanitarian mission is to protect the lives and dignity of victims of war and internal violence and to provide them with assistance. The ICRC endeavours to alleviate suffering by promoting and strengthening humanitarian law and Universal humanitarian principles.

WatHab Engineer 1 plans, designs, and implements engineering humanitarian projects within the scope of the ICRC’s Water and Habitat assistance objectives with supervision and coaching from their hierarchical superior. S/he coordinates with the stakeholders on the water programme and plans and facilitates activities with the respective teams for project implementations. In addition, S/he conducts support missions to the WatHab teams in the different ICRC offices in Afghanistan, monitors on-site works, carries out needs assessments and surveys, and plans new projects. S/he maintains a close working relationship with external stakeholders related to their programme/projects.

• Prepares technical documents (assessments, reports, drawings, bills of quantities, contracts, etc.) for engineering projects (main activity will be oriented on the energy sector) using approved formats; monitors project implementation for compliance with project documents, ICRC standards, and local building codes/standards, ensuring corrective action is taken where necessary;
• Identifies needs through assessments and surveys;
• Carries out capacity building and keeps regular contacts with local authorities and communities.
• Acts as focal point of the relationship with central and local urban and rural water authorities, namely DABS;
• Supervises consultants and/or contractors working on studies and/or project sites;
• Conducts quality control of acquired material and installed infrastructure;
• Creates project files in electronic databases (such as Project and Activity Management application) and keeps them up to date;
• Prepares implementation/progress/feasibility reports and studies;
• Provides regular information to colleagues on security, stakeholder issues and site progress;
• Manages project purchasing on labour and materials according to the delegation's financial rules;
• Administers hand-over of ICRC-provided infrastructure to end-users;
• Trains or organizes training for owners and end-users in the operation and maintenance of energy, and urban and rural water infrastructure;
• Uses results-based management to evaluate project implementation.
• Attends coordination meetings and discussion with the interlocuters and updates the Wathab department regularly.
• Follows up with the stakeholders on the smooth implementation of the Wathab programmes.

• University degree in in electrical or electromechanical engineering, or similar.
• Excellent command (spoken and written) of local language(s).
• Excellent command (spoken and written) of English.
• Proficient in use of Microsoft Office Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Proficient in use of CAD software, electrical design software
• Good knowledge of Afghanistan electricity standards and structures.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Power BI software is an asset.
• Knowledge of project management software is an asset.
• Additional certificate in mechanical engineering, environmental engineering, or hydrogeology is an asset.
• 3-5 years' professional experience in a related field of activity e.g. water sanitation design, power generation, transmission, distribution, electrical networks design rehabilitation and/or construction.

Interested candidates are required to apply through the below online Form. Also, please take note that ICRC does not accept applications in hard copies.

Before filling up the online Form, the candidate must carefully read the advertisement. Please proceed to fill the online form only if you meet the minimum requirements stipulated in the advertisement.

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Note: Due to the high volume of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted by HR department to submit resume and Motivation Letter. Please ensure that the e-mail address and phone number that you will indicate in form is accurate.