Vacancies at International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)

Tasks and responsibilities

• Draws up documents (drawings, bills of quantities, contracts, reports, etc.) for engineering projects using approved formats;
• Monitors project implementation for compliance with project documents, ICRC standards, and local building codes/ standards, ensuring corrective action is taken where necessary;
• Contributes to the identification needs through assessments and surveys in places of detention and/ or in the field and shares finding and analysis with the Water Habitat Coordinator and line manager;
• Contributes to the revision/ project’ design work with Kenya Prison Service (KPS) and Kenya Red Cross Society (KRCS) teams;
• Supervises small numbers of contractors working on project sites, as well remotely, and conducts quality control of infrastructure projects supported by the ICRC during design, implementation and monitoring phases;
• Manages project purchasing on labour and materials according to the delegation’s logistical and financial rules and ICRC-KRCS Operational Framework;
• Creates project files in electronic databases and keeps them up to date;
• Prepares implementation/ progress reports at intervals set by the WatHab Coordinator and/ or line manager and/or consolidates reports by KPS and KRCS;
• Administers hand-over of ICRC-provided infrastructure supported projects to end-users;
• Trains or organizes training for end-users in the operation and maintenance of infrastructure installed/ supported by the ICRC;
• Uses results-based management to evaluate project implementation;
• Contributes to the department institutional technical reporting;
• Provides regular information to colleagues on security, stakeholder issues and site progress.

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Minimum Requirements and competencies

• University degree in civil, structural or hydrological/ hydraulic engineering, architecture or similar;
• Minimum 3-5 years of professional experience in a related field of activity, supervision of engineering works and/ or experience working with an international humanitarian organization are an asset;
• Experience in managing technical support staff;
• Must be fluent in written and spoken English, Kiswahili and Somali language;
• Proficient in use of drawing softwares; AutoCAD or other relevant softwares and MS project-management suite or equivalent;
• Computer proficiency especially in MS office suite;
• Detail-oriented, highly organised and practices strict adherence to timelines;
• Excellent planning and reporting skills;
• Good knowledge of political, economic, social and cultural environment of this region;
• Flexibility and willingness to travel extensively.

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Duties and Responsibilities

• Independently installs, maintains, repairs and monitors ICT equipment in line with ICRC standards
• Oversees and monitors the set up of ICT Infrastructure in Somalia for all ICRC offices
• As a part of global support services handles customer/staff queries and escalates as per the ICT policy
• Ensures ICT inventory is updated regularly, carries out regular physical checks and maintains adequate stocks levels in the field offices
• Monitors and ensures that existing ICT infrastructure is functional
• Ensures that global/country-level policies and procedures are implemented and adhered to
• Interacts with suppliers and service providers and ensures adherence to ICRC logistics and ICT procedures in all transactions
• Conducts end-user briefings and trainings centering on the ICRC ICT systems
• Develops and updates the technical documentation for all ICT equipment
• Allocates tasks amongst the field ICT team members and supervises them remotely
• Monitors teams’ performance and is involved in capacity building
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Minimum qualifications and required competencies

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Information Technology, Electronics or Computer Science
• 5 years’ troubleshooting experience in; ICT service catalogue; workplace services, telecommunications, IT and help desk
• Windows Server Technology, Security Gateway and Fire wall Certification
• Experience in LAN and WAN configuration
• Knowledgeable and skilled in Wireless and VSat technologies
• Experience in Project management and report writing
• Ability to work under minimal supervision in a very busy environment
• Good command of English and Somali language
• Good knowledge of the social, economic, and political affairs of the assigned region

We Offer

• A challenging job opportunity within a dynamic work environment in an international humanitarian organization
• Training and development opportunities
• A competitive salary with benefits, based on the ICRC Compensation and Benefits framework