Water and Habitat Technician – Odesa – 868205 in International Committee of the Red Cross

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 that prioritizes staff safety and security. Qualified female and male candidates are encouraged to apply for the position. For more information, visit the website: https://www.icrc.org/ About the jobThe ICRC Water and Habitat Department (WatHab Unit) recruits a Water and Habitat (WatHab) Technicianto bebased in its Odesa office. The WatHab Technician implements small or non-complex engineering projects within the scope of ICRC's water and habitat assistance objectives and under their hierarchical superior's close supervision and guidance. S/he personally carries out on-site work and monitors it for quality control and compliance with design documents. S/he has a close working relationship with external stakeholders related to their projects. Start date:As soon as possiblePlease note:The position is based in Odesa but with frequent travel to the Mykolaiv and Kherson OblastYour Tasks and ResponsibilitiesMonitor project implementation for compliance with project documents, ICRC standards, and local building codes/standards, and ensure corrective action is takenConduct quality control during infrastructure construction and ICRC administrative and logistical proceduresCompile site reports on project implementation at intervals set by the project managerManage project purchasing on labour and materials according to the delegation's logistical and financial rulesParticipate in the assessments, collect and compile technical information relating to the Water and Habitat programParticipate in technical assessment of buildings and report through technical notesMonitor and supervise the implementation, especially contracted works, of water and habitat projects in the field and prepare work progress reportsImplement small or non-complex engineering projects within the scope of ICRC's water and habitat assistance objectivesPersonally carry out on-site work and monitor them for quality control and compliance What we offer youEmployment contract according to Ukrainian labor lawFlexible working arrangementsAnnual paid 20 working days' vacationCompetitive gross salary UAH 43,000 and UAH 52,000 before taxationMedical insurance for employees and familyICRC Institutional trainingIndividual development covered by ICRCForeign language coursesConvenient office location in the city centerAbout youTo be successful as a Water and Habitat Assistant in the WatHab Department, you should possess the following qualifications and experiences and have the following characteristics: Ukrainian citizenship or permanent residence permit in UkraineHigh school diploma or Certificate in mechanical, electrical, civil engineering or equivalent in hydraulic, energy, environmental, etc.At least one year of professional work experience in plumbing, masonry, electrical installation, or related fieldExperience working with Utility companies, such as Vodocanal, Oblenergo, Heating Companies, etc.Professional fluency (spoken and written) in UkrainianBasic spoken EnglishComputer literate (Microsoft Office suite, SharePoint, basic CAD software)Self-motivated with a strong commitment to teamwork and humanitarian principlesFlexible, enthusiastic, and willing to learnAbility to work independently, as well as effectively under supervisionConfidence in managing projects and staffAbility to organize and prioritize multiple tasksAbility to work within a diverse team and establish and maintain good working relations in a multi-ethnic, multi-cultural, and multi-disciplinary environmentInterested? 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: 24 April 2024Only candidates meeting the abovementioned criteria will be considered and contacted for tests and/or interviews. No inquiries by phone, please. Due to the urgency of the position, the ICRC reserves the right to recruit a candidate who matches the required profile before the above deadline.