What we do

Since 1863, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has worked to preserve human dignity and relieve suffering caused by war and armed violence.

In collaboration with our Red Cross and Red Crescent partners around the world, we do everything we can to deliver life-saving aid, reconnect families and locate missing people – helping those who need it most, regardless of who they are and what side of the front line they are on.

We engage with authorities and armed forces on all sides, often confidentially, pressing for access to detainees to improve their living conditions and urging compliance with international humanitarian law to protect non-combatants, including from digital threats.

Purpose

The Water and Habitat Generalist Project Officer plans, designs, supervises, and implements engineering projects within the scope of the ICRC’s water and habitat assistance objectives. 

Under supervision and coaching by Water and Habitat Operations Manager, the Project Officer monitors on-site work, conducts need assessments and surveys and plans new projects in collaboration with the Project Manager. 

This is a national/resident position based in Bosaso, Somalia.

Accountabilities & functional responsibilities

• Draws up documents (assessment reports, drawings, bills of quantities and project proposals) for engineering projects using approved formats
• Supports in identification of needs through assessments and surveys, sharing results and findings with the Project Manager
• Monitors project implementation for compliance with project documents, ICRC standards, andthe local building code/standards, ensuring corrective action is taken if necessary
• Ensures that material and equipment delivered to the sites on time and meet the required quantity and quality specifications
• Supervises contractors working on project sites and is responsible for quality control of infrastructure installed by ICRC
• Communicates and clarifies contracts terms to the project contractors and constantly monitors to ensure adherence to the agreed requirements
• Networks with stakeholders, monitors issues related to project sites and advises project managers and team leaders when necessary
• Provides regular updates to Project Manager, and/or WatHab team leader on stakeholder issues and site progress
• Coordinates and oversees the hand-over of ICRC-provided infrastructure to end-users
• Prepares implementation/progress reports and contributes to other specific reports (multidisciplinary assessment, and quarterly reports) 

Certifications / Education required

Bachelor`s degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Hydrogeologist or Architecture

Professional experience required

• 4 years of professional experience in the supervision of engineering works
• Experience working with an international humanitarian organization is an asset

Desired profile and skills

• Proficiency in use of AutoCAD is a must and knowledge of other design software is an asset
• Experience in managing technical support staff
• Detail-oriented, highly organised and practices strict adherence to timelines
• Excellent planning and reporting skills
• Computer proficiency especially in MS Office suite
• Flexibility and willingness to travel within Somalia
• Good knowledge of political, economic, social and cultural environment of this region

Language

English
Somali

What we offer

• Challenging job opportunity within a dynamic work environment in an international humanitarian organization
• Training and Development opportunities
• Competitive salary with benefits, based on the ICRC Compensation and Benefits framework

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.

Additional information

This is a national/resident position based in Bosaso
Closing date 17th November 2026