Water and Habitat (WatHab) Engineer – Kyiv – 872237

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is an impartial, neutral, and independent organization whose exclusively humanitarian mission is to protect the lives and dignity of victims of armed conflict and other situations of violence and to provide them with assistance. The ICRC is mandated to work in countries affected by armed conflict or other situations of violence. The ICRC is present in over 100 countries and has some 20,000 staff. In 2014, the ICRC expanded its presence in Ukraine. We have over 900 staff working across the county in various professional fields. 

ICRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer giving the highest priority to staff safety and security.

Qualified female and male candidates are encouraged to apply for the position. For more information, visit the website: http://www.icrc.org/. 

About the job 

The ICRC Water and Habitat Department recruits a Water and Habitat Engineer to be based in its Kyiv office. In close collaboration with the management and the team members, a WatHab Engineer plans designs and implements engineering projects, monitors on-site works, and carries out needs assessments and surveys. A WatHab Engineer 1 has a close working relationship with external stakeholders related to the WatHab projects.   

Start date: as soon as possible 

Your Tasks and Responsibilities

• Draw up documents (drawings, bills of quantities, contracts, etc.) for engineering projects 
• Monitor project implementation for compliance with project documents, ICRC standards, and local building codes/standards, ensuring corrective action is taken where necessary 
• Assess, collect, and compile technical information relating to the Water and Habitat programs in relation to the People Deprived of Freedom in Ukraine
• Participate in the assessment in places of detention projects and preparation of technical documentation for the projects using standard ICRC programs for the construction and rehabilitation of buildings
• Participate in the preparation of tender documentation (including bills of quantities, specifications) and contractual documents, as well as collaborate with the Logistics Unit, particularly when it comes to organizing payments  
• Supervise contractors working on project sites and conduct quality control of infrastructure installed by the ICRC 
• Monitor and supervise the implementation, especially contracted works, of Water & Habitat projects in the field and prepare work progress reports
• Create project files in electronic databases (such as the Project and Activity Management - PAM application) and keep them up to date 
• Prepare implementation/progress reports
• Train or organize training for end-users in the operation and maintenance of infrastructure installed by the ICRC  

What we offer you

• Employment contract according to Ukrainian labor law
• Flexible working arrangements 
• Annual paid 20 working days' vacation
• Competitive gross salary between UAH 51,000 and 74,000 before taxation
• Medical insurance for employees and family
• ICRC Institutional training
• Individual development covered by ICRC
• Foreign language courses 
• Convenient office location in the city center 

About you

To be successful as a WatHab Engineer 1 in the Water and Habitat Department, you should possess the following qualifications and experiences and have the following characteristics:   

• Ukrainian citizenship or permanent residence permit in Ukraine 
• University degree relevant to the subject matter (e.g. in civil, structural, architecture, HVAC, electromechanics engineering or similar)
• 3-5 years of professional work experience in construction or designing or similar field of activity
• Experience with the State Penitentiary Service will be an asset
• Proficient in the designing software (AutoCAD) and preparation of Bills of Quantities
• Advanced knowledge of water and sanitation, utilities, and/or construction engineering
• Good command (spoken and written) English and Ukrainian 
• Self-motivated with a strong commitment to teamwork and humanitarian principles
• Flexible, enthusiastic, and willing to learn
• Ability to work independently, as well as effectively under supervision
• Confidence in managing projects and staff
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks
• Ability to work within a diverse team and establish and maintain good working relations in a multi-ethnic, multi-cultural, and multi-disciplinary environment 

Interested? Yes? Then apply.

Please submit your CV in English, along with your motivation letter and salary expectations, to the attention of the ICRC People and Culture Team. Please label your CV with your first and last names (First Name LAST NAME).

In addition, please complete the compulsory ICRC questionnaire. The questionnaire is available through the following link: https://forms.office.com/e/APw3dvQMHJ 

(Click on the link or copy the link into your internet browser.) 

Your application will be considered only once you have completed the ICRC questionnaire and uploaded your CV in English. 

Application deadline: is 11 June 2024

NOTE: Applications of the ICRC employees are accepted by 02 June 2024 

Only candidates meeting the abovementioned criteria will be considered and contacted for tests and/or interviews. The ICRC reserves the right to recruit a candidate who matches the required profile before the deadline.