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Wathab Engineer (Manila (MAN), PH, 32760) @ International Committee of the Red Cross

Manila (MAN), PH, 32760OnsiteFull-time
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<div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:18.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>What we do</b></H2> </div><div><p> </p> <p>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.<br><br>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.<br><br>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.</p> <p> </p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:18.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Purpose</b></H2> </div><div><p><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Under the supervision of the WatHab Coordinator, &amp;/or WatHab in Detention project Manager, this position is in-charge of managing the infrastructure program of the PHILDFGASSENG general objective in the Philippines and is responsible for the implementation of the program with its’ interventions, the management of the WatHab in Detention team and the Finance budget follow-up. </span></p> <p> </p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:18.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Accountabilities &amp; functional responsibilities</b></H2> </div><div><ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Maintain an integrated WatHab in Detention program to the delegation ambitions in terms of detention policy in the country, including the ICRC partnership with BJMP and BuCor.</span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Manages the WatHab infrastructure program in detention with its’ objective and resources ensuring the project reporting.</span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Manages the WatHab in Detention infrastructure engineering team that includes 2-3 Resident Engineers themselves are in charge of projects implementation.</span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">S/he support all other Water &amp; Habitat team members in Philippines in the technical engineering thematic. </span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">This position substantially contributes to the annual planning process (APM and PMfR) and all other relevant institutional reporting.</span></li> </ul> <p> </p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:18.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Our values</b></H2> </div><div><br><ul><li>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 <a href="https://careers.icrc.org/content/Our-Values/?locale=en_GB " target="_blank">page.</a></li></ul><br></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:18.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Reports to (role)</b></H2> </div><div><br><ul><li>Head of Office or Sub-Delegation</li><li>(Deputy) WatHab Coordinator</li><li>Construction Project Manager</li></ul><br></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:18.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>People management responsibilities</b></H2> </div><div><br><p>Yes</p><br></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:18.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Scope &amp; impact</b></H2> </div><div><br><ul><li>Is responsible for the design, planning and on-site follow-up of complex engineering projects, with limited coaching and support from WatHab Engineer 3 or the WatHab Coordinator.</li><li>Is responsible for the implementation of all or part of the WatHab programme within their geographical remit.</li><li>Works within the geographical remit of a delegation or sub-delegation.</li><li>Manages technical and engineering staff.</li></ul><br></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:18.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Relationships</b></H2> </div><div><ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Internally: Daily contact with delegation with the WatHab Coordinator in Philippines, Detention Team in issues related to the planning, design and administration of infrastructure WatHab in Detention projects.</span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Externally: Interacts with the relevant management and or Logistics of BJMP &amp; BuCor central up to the jail/prions’ level; regular contact with contractors, suppliers and other organizations working in the Jails/Prisons infrastructure field, as a representative of the ICRC</span></li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:18.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Certifications / Education required</b></H2> </div><div><ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">University degree and qualifying experience in civil engineering, environmental engineering or related fields.</span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Proficient in planning, organization and data-management software.</span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Certified training in project management is preferred.</span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Advanced knowledge in water and sanitation or construction is an advantage.</span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Advanced knowledge of Electromechanical &amp;/or hydraulic engineering is preferred).</span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Good command of English.</span></li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:18.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Professional experience required</b></H2> </div><div><ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">6 to 8 years of professional experience in project management in a thematic related to WatHab expertise with at least 1–2 years&apos; professional experience at the ICRC or an international NGO an asset</span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Experience working on projects and programmes.</span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Experience coordinating multiple tasks simultaneously.</span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Experience coordinating, planning and communicating with complex stakeholder groups.</span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Experience managing 4–6 technical support staff.</span></li> </ul></div></div></div>

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