What we do
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) works worldwide to provide protection and humanitarian assistance to people affected by conflict and armed violence. We take action in response to emergencies and, at the same time, promote respect for international humanitarian law. We are an independent and neutral organization, and our mandate stems essentially from the Geneva Conventions of 1949. We work closely with National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and with their International Federation in order to ensure a concerted, rational and rapid humanitarian response to the needs of the victims of armed conflict or any other situation of internal violence. We direct and coordinate the international activities conducted in these situations.
Our values
- 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 page.
Purpose
The WatHab WaSH Project Officer will play a pivotal role in managing and supporting water projects. Working in close coordination with the relevant authorities, s/he will contribute to developing strategic and practical solutions for water supply systems that enhance service delivery and improve the sustainability and resilience of systems in the targeted localities.
Based in Khartoum, the WatHab Project Officer will plan, design, and implement engineering projects, while also supporting capacity-building approaches within the scope of the ICRC’s water and habitat assistance objectives, with supervision and coaching from their hierarchical superiors. S/he monitors the full project cycle, from the assessment and project proposal through closure and Monitoring & Evaluation, following the institutional and WatHab unit guidelines and the strategic framework.
Reports to (role)
- Direct: Manager part of the Project Steering
- Functional: WatHab WaSH Project Officer 2
Accountabilities & functional responsibilities
- Identifies needs through assessments, surveys, and engagement with communities and stakeholders.
- Supports the supervisor in conducting a comprehensive analysis of existing processes and systems, identifying opportunities for improvement to strengthen the service provider’s capacity.
- Prepares technical documents (assessments, reports, drawings, bills of quantities, contracts, etc.) for engineering projects (main activity will be oriented on the water sector in urban setting) using approved formats; monitors project implementation for compliance with project documents, ICRC standards, and local codes/standards, ensuring corrective action is taken where necessary.
- Integrates water, environmental, and climate change-related data from relevant stakeholders or specialized consultancies into project design; ensures alignment with national water resource management frameworks and regulatory standards to promote climate-smart, resilient projects.
- Carries out capacity building initiatives in line with strategic plans, and keeps regular contacts with local authorities, service providers, and communities.
- and Activity Management application, PAM, and keeps them up to date.
- Contributes to the preparation and submission of institutional and delegation reports, including the Quarterly Operational Report (QTR), Quarterly Statistical Report (QSR), MfR, PAM, and other relevant documents, by providing accurate data and narrative inputs.
- Drafts Minutes of Meetings (MoM) with external interlocutors and internal ICRC departments, ensuring accuracy and clarity for record-keeping and follow-up purposes.
Certifications / Education required
- University degree in water engineering, civil, or similar with minimum relevant water-related experience in water supply, water resource engineering.
- Excellent command of English and Arabic
- Computer literacy.
Professional experience required
- 3-5 years' professional experience in a related urban water field of activity, e.g., water/sanitation treatment plan and networks design, rehabilitation, and/or construction.
People management responsibilities
No
Scope & impact
- Manages regular and/or small construction projects (repeatable design already approved by thematic experts or standardized by consolidated experience in the country with limited project cost.
- Supervises project workers activities.
Relationships
- Internally:
- Interacts with WatHab Operation and Project Managers, Technical Experts.
- Support departments.
Externally:
- Interacts with institutions/stakeholders/communities in relation with the projects.
- Interacts with contractors, suppliers and consultants.
