International Committee Of The Red Cross (ICRC) is currently seeking a qualified WatHab Generalist Project Officer Bosaso to join their team in Bosaso. The ideal candidate will have 4 - 5 years of professional experience in the Project Management field. The application deadline is Nov, 17 — early applications are encouraged.
WatHab Generalist Project Officer Bosaso
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 Water and Habitat Generalist Project Officer plans, designs, supervises, and implements engineering projects within the scope of the ICRC’s water and habitat assistance objectives.
Under supervision and coaching by Water and Habitat Operations Manager, the Project Officer monitors on-site work, conducts need assessments and surveys and plans new projects in collaboration with the Project Manager.
This is a national/resident position based in Bosaso, Somalia.
Accountabilities & functional responsibilities
- Draws up documents (assessment reports, drawings, bills of quantities and project proposals) for engineering projects using approved formats
- Supports in identification of needs through assessments and surveys, sharing results and findings with the Project Manager
- Monitors project implementation for compliance with project documents, ICRC standards, andthe local building code/standards, ensuring corrective action is taken if necessary
- Ensures that material and equipment delivered to the sites on time and meet the required quantity and quality specifications
- Supervises contractors working on project sites and is responsible for quality control of infrastructure installed by ICRC
- Communicates and clarifies contracts terms to the project contractors and constantly monitors to ensure adherence to the agreed requirements
- Networks with stakeholders, monitors issues related to project sites and advises project managers and team leaders when necessary
- Provides regular updates to Project Manager, and/or WatHab team leader on stakeholder issues and site progress
- Coordinates and oversees the hand-over of ICRC-provided infrastructure to end-users
- Prepares implementation/progress reports and contributes to other specific reports (multidisciplinary assessment, and quarterly reports)
About Bosaso
Bosaso is a major port city in the Puntland region and one of Somalia's busiest commercial centers. The city serves as a hub for trade, fishing, and maritime activities along the Gulf of Aden. International organizations and businesses operating in Bosaso offer opportunities in trade facilitation, development, and humanitarian assistance.
Ereyada Soomaaliga (Somali Keywords): Shaqo Boosaaso • Shaqo Buuxda • Shaqo Cusub