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.

Purpose

Urban Water Engineer supports all aspects of the program, reporting to the MYMP Project Manager and deputizing them in their absence.  They maintain strong local connections to partners (MWE) and stakeholders, contributing knowledge and history of the water and wastewater systems and the institutions which manage them.  They support the engagement of external consultants and third-party contributors, facilitating field visits, analysis, and consultation processes. 

Accountabilities & Functional responsibilities

• Functional Responsibilities:
  •    Supports the MYMP Project Manager in the management of Aden City Water program.
  •    Maintains working relationships and professional dialogue with partnership counterparts in Ministry of Water and Environment (MWE), Local Water and Sanitation Corporation of Aden (LWSCA), and the National Water Resource Authority (NWRA).
  •    Follows up and administers the Partnership Agreement between ICRC and MWE for Aden City Water program.
  •    Drafts contractual documents, including terms of reference, tender, negotiations, and contracts.
  •    Facilitates field visits for consultants and third-party contributors.
  •    Advises MYMP Project Manager on Yemen context, specifically Aden stakeholders
  •    Maintains a sectoral awareness of water and wastewater projects, initiatives, interests, and other activities related to Aden City Water Program

Desired profile and skills

• Strongly motivated by humanitarian work
• Able to work under pressure in a potentially dangerous environment

Additional information

• Type of role: Regular
• Working rate: 100%
• Starting date: [[05.01.2025]]
• Location: [[ADEN]]
• Length of assignment: [[6 Months]]
• Application deadline: 02/12/2024
• For Yemeni Nationality Only

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.

Reports to (role)

Reports directly to the MYMP Project Manager as Line and Functional Manager.

People management responsibilities

No

Scope & Impact

•    Manages tasks or components within an MYMP project with limited coaching and support.
•    Works within the geographical remit of Aden Mission
•    Contributes knowledge of urban water and wastewater systems
•    Contributes knowledge of stakeholder and political context pertaining to Aden City Water program

Relationships

  •    Internally, daily contact with delegation employees related to the planning, development, and administration of project components. 
  •    Externally, interacts with project partners, government departments, stakeholders, donors, and development agencies; interacts with or manages national and international consultants, contractors, and other suppliers; develops and maintains local and regional contacts related to urban water and essential services.

Certifications / Education required

• University degree in water, civil, electrical, mechanical engineering, hydrology, geology, or similar.
•    Proficient in use of ICT tools and project management software (MS project)
•    Excellent command (spoken and written) of English, with knowledge of Arabic as an asset.  

Professional Experience required

•    Minimum 10 years of professional experience in a related field with a humanitarian organization (NGO, INGO, others) or government sector/utility.
•    Experience of working with water utilities and regulatory bodies a strong asset
•    Comprehensive knowledge of Aden water and wastewater systems and relevant stakeholders
•    Strongly motivated by humanitarian work.
•    Excellent communication, organization, and project management skills.

Competencies