Solar water heater supplied by the ICRC

© ICRC, Ref.YE-D-00047

The ICRC water and habitat engineer assesses the water and housing needs of victims of armed conflict. He/she plans projects to solve the problems encountered, negotiates with local authorities and firms regarding project implementation, supervises the execution of the projects and handles all aspects of their administration.

• minimum age 25
• prepared to accept unaccompanied postings for the first two missions (minimum 12 months each)
• excellent command of English; French an asset
• recognized degree in public health engineering, civil engineering, sanitary systems, electro-mecanic engineering, electricity or similar areas (hydrogeology, construction, ...)
• at least three years postgraduate experience in chosen field, humanitarian/international field experience an asset
• driving licence (for manual transmission vehicles)
• fully conversant with IT tools

• strongly motivated by humanitarian work
• capable of leading a multicultural team
• responsible and well-organized
• able to work under pressure in a potentially dangerous environment

• an opportunity to practise your profession in a setting of humanitarian endeavour
• a training course prior to departure
• a multicultural working environment
• generous social benefits