The ICRC Afghanistan Background:

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 Endeavour to alleviate suffering by promoting and strengthening humanitarian law and Universal humanitaire principales.

General duties

• Understands and adheres to the seven Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement.
• Understands and adheres to the ICRC Code of Conduct.
• Understands the roles of the components of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement.
• Always respects and observes staff regulations and security rules.
• Always represents the ICRC in a professional manner.
• Develops and maintains a pleasant and conducive working environment with colleagues and line managers.
• Performs all duties with the highest level of confidentiality in the interest of the employees and the ICRC.
• May be asked to perform tasks not covered in this job description and to provide support to other departments when necessary.

Main Responsibilities:

• Identifies needs through assessments and surveys.
• Prepare technical assessment of buildings and report through technical notes. Elaborate bills of quantities and costs’ estimate for the proposed construction works.
• Conducts the assessment of Passive Security projects and prepares technical documentation for the projects, using standard ICRC Protocol Construction Project Management templates and guidelines.
• Prepares the timeline and budget estimates.
• Prepare tender documentation (including bill of quantities, specifications, drawings).
• Prepare contractual documents, including call for bid, detailing payment terms, selection of winning contractor through criteria, and organizing payment according to measured works and ensure procedures and confidentiality are respected.
• Plans, monitors and supervises the implementation, especially contracted works of Passive Security projects and prepares work progress reports:
  • Supervises daily workers and contractors in order to ensure satisfactory implementation of the projects and to ensure that minimum standards of construction works are respected and are acceptable.
  • Visits construction filed sites regularly, makes pictures and issues weekly written reports (site inspection, site instruction).
  • Prepare payments’ documents towards the contractor(s) at various stages of the work.
  • Ensure the deadlines, according to the contract conditions, are strictly fulfilled.
  • Prepare As-Built documents and the final acceptance report at the closure of each project.
• Prepare Supervision reports, the bill of quantities of implemented works and the final acceptance report at the closure of each project.
• Be qualified in IRIS using and apply ICRC Logistic and Administrative procedures. Follow up orders and deliveries. Notifies Log ahead of time of larger orders or expected increased workload.
• Conducts quality control of acquired material and installed infrastructure.
• Creates project files in electronic databases 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.
• 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 infrastructure.
• Uses results-based management to evaluate project implementation.
• Performs duties and tasks not covered in this job description and supports other departments, particularly the Premises, when necessary.

Scope & Impact

• Is responsible for on-site follow-up and basic design of complex engineering projects, with supervision and guidance from WatHab Engineer 2 Mazar.
• Works within the geographical remit of the Kunduz Antenna and other locations (Maimana, Fayzabad, etc).

Relationships

• Internally, daily contact with ICRC employees for the design and administration of Passive Security Projects.
• Externally, by phone or in-person contact and negotiation with project stakeholders (e.g. local authorities), contractors and suppliers, as a representative of the ICRC.

• University degree in civil, structural, or hydrological/hydraulic engineering.
• Excellent command (spoken and written) of local language(s).
• Excellent command (spoken and written) of English.
• Proficient in use of drawing software if working in construction and hydraulic engineering.
• Proficient in use of AutoCAD and MS project-management suite or equivalent.
• Proficient in use of Microsoft Office, Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Additional certificate in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, environmental engineering or hydrogeology is an asset.
• 3-5 years' professional experience in a related field of activity e.g., water/sanitation networks design, rehabilitation and/or construction.
• Experience managing technical teams is an asset.

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.

Applicants are advised to fill in all mandatory fields otherwise they will not be able to submit the application and should fill their correct and active e-mail address in the online application as any correspondence will be made by ICRC through e-mail only.

Applicants are advised to submit only one application for a particular post. The indicated requirements, qualifications and experience are the minimum and the mere possession of the same does not entitle candidates to be called for written assessment or oral interview.

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.

Important Notice:

Make sure your full name is matching to your email address, your CV and the online application you fill, or your application will not be accepted using different names.

“The ICRC values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates. Female applicants are encouraged to apply.

CV’s received will be subject to the rules of the Data Protection of the ICRC (Data Controller) and will only be used for the purpose they were sent for and will not be kept after the end of the process or shared with third parties without consent of the sender.

https://www.icrc.org/en/publication/4261-icrc-rules-on-personal-data-protection#

Important Notice:

The ICRC recently noticed that a number of individuals and online pages are offering fake services in the name of the organization in return for money. Please note that all ICRC services are completely free of charge and at no point the organization or its staff would ask for money be it during its recruitment process or any other services in the country. Please remain cautious and avoid sharing your personal information through online links. We thank you in advance for your understanding.

 اطلاعیه مهم: کمیته بین المللی صلیب سرخ (آی سی آر سی) اخیراً متوجه شده است که تعدادی از افراد و صفحات آنلاین در بدل دریافت پول خدمات جعلی را به نام این سازمان ارایه میکنند. لطفاً ، متوجه باشید که همه خدمات آی سی آر سی کاملاً رایگان است و این سازمان یا کارمندان آن هیچ وقت درخواست پول را در مراحل استخدام یا انجام خدمات دیگر در کشور نمیکنند. لطفاً محتاط باشید و از شریک ساختن معلومات شخصی در لینک های آنلاین خودداری نمایید. پیشاپیش از شما سپاسگزار استیم. 

مهمه خبرتیا: پدې وروستیو کې د سره صلیب نړیوالې کمېټې (آی سي آر سي) ولیدل چې یو شمیر کسان او آنلاین پاڼې د پیسو په بدل کې د دغه سازمان په نوم جعلي خدمتونه وړاندې کوي. مهرباني وکړئ په یاد ولرئ چې د آی سي آر سي ټول خدمات په بشپړ ډول وړیا دي او دغه سازمان یا کارکونکي یې د ګومارنې په بهیر کې یا په هیواد کې د نورو خدماتو په بدل کې هیڅ وخت د پیسو غوښتنه نه کوي. مهرباني وکړئ محتاط اوسئ او د آنلاین لینکونو له لارې د خپلو شخصي معلوماتو له شریکولو څخه ډډه وکړئ. موږ ستاسو د پوهیدو لپاره د مخه منندوی یو.