Water and Habitat (WatHab) Engineer

• Is responsible for the design, planning and on-site follow-up of complex engineering projects, with limited coaching and support from WatHab Engineer 3 or the WatHab Coordinator.
• Is responsible for the implementation of all or part of the WatHab programme within their geographical remit.
• Works within the geographical remit of a delegation or sub-delegation.
• Manages technical and engineering staff.

• Internally: Daily contact with delegation with the WatHab Coordinator in Philippines, Detention Team in issues related to the planning, design and administration of infrastructure WatHab in Detention projects.
• Externally: Interacts with the relevant management and or Logistics of Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) and Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) central up to the jail/prison-level; regular contact with contractors, suppliers and other organizations working in the jails/prisons infrastructure field, as a representative of the ICRC

• University degree and qualifying experience in civil engineering, environmental engineering or related fields.
• Proficient in planning, organization and data-management software.
• Certified training in project management is preferred.
• Advanced knowledge in water and sanitation or construction is an advantage.
• Advanced knowledge of electromechanical and/or hydraulic engineering is preferred.
• Good command of English.
• 6 to 8 years of professional experience in project management in a thematic related to WatHab expertise with at least 1–2 years' professional experience at the ICRC or an international NGO an asset
• Experience working on projects and programmes.
• Experience coordinating multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Experience coordinating, planning and communicating with complex stakeholder groups.
• Experience managing 4–6 technical support staff.

Qualified applicants are requested to submit their comprehensive and updated resume along with their motivation letter. Only applications received through the career page link will be pre-screened/processed.

Deadline of application: 15 July 2026
Target Start Date: Immediately
Office Address: 17/F NEX Tower, 6786 Ayala Avenue, Makati City 1229, Philippines

Only short-listed candidates will be notified. This vacancy is open for Philippine residents only.