Water and Habitat Program Coordinator
International Committee of the Red Cross
Location: New Delhi
Last Date: July 8, 2011
Email: icrc.hrcare@gmail.com (Reference:
DevNetJobsIndia.org)
International Committee of the Red Cross
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W D E L H I R E G I O N A L DE L E G A T I O N
Vacancy Notice
The ICRC
is an independent, neutral organization ensuring humanitarian protection
and assistance for victims of war and other situations of violence. The
ICRC is at the origin of both the International Red Cross / Red Crescent
Movement and of international humanitarian law, notably the Geneva
Conventions. Check out
www.icrc.org for details.
The ICRC
Regional Delegation in Delhi is currently looking for an experienced and
dedicated professional to manage its water, sanitation and construction
department (named Water & Habitat department):
1. Job-Title: Water and Habitat Program
Coordinator
Location: New Delhi
Starting date: Immediately
General Information
The
ICRC's Water and Habitat (WatHab) engineers plan projects to solve the
issues requiring environmental and civil engineering skills, negotiate
with local authorities and firms regarding project implementation,
supervise the execution of the projects, and handle all aspects of their
administration.
Water and Habitat is a young department of the ICRC delegation in India.
It initiated its activities early 2009 in Assam where it supported the
population adversely affected by intercommunity violence, and eventually
started its official existence during the yearly operational planning
exercise for 2011. After one year of existence, the department, still
managed by an expatriate Engineer, is currently involved in operations
conducted in northeastern States and Central India. Acknowledging the
relevance and appropriateness of the support it can deliver, the
Delegation decided to further develop the Water and Habitat program while
reinforcing its capacities and ensuring its presence’ sustainability.
The
selected candidate is expected to complete a 6 months mission with ICRC
outside of India before joining her/his final posting in New Delhi.
Applicants must be having Indian Nationality / N.R.I / O.C.I (Overseas
Citizenship of India).
Women candidates are strongly encouraged to apply
Function description:
In
her/his capacity as Water and Habitat Program Coordinator, S/he
implements the WatHab objectives of the ICRC Delegation in India. S/he
develops a genuine understanding of the
humanitarian, social and operational context of the areas where the ICRC
operates,
formulates the strategy in close link with the Delegation' Management,
elaborates plans of action in collaboration with other ICRC's
departments, provides technical support and management to the teams in
the field, mobilises resources, follows-up logistic matters, monitors,
reports and communicates on the achievements and implementation of the
related plans of actions.
Qualifications / knowledge / experience
The
candidate will have the overall management responsibility over the Water
and Habitat department within the ICRC Delegation in India.
·
Indian
National.
·
The
candidate is expected to be strongly committed to provide relevant
assistance to vulnerable populations.
·
As a
team member, he will have to show abilities to interact, coordinate, and
be genuinely interested in other ICRC’ departments’ activities.
·
The
candidate is expected to have successfully completed a Civil or Water
Supply/Environmental Engineering degree in a reputed national or foreign
institution. The possession of an MSc or equivalent in a related field is
desirable. The candidate is also expected to present a proven
track record of at least 10 years of experience in the fields of water
supply, civil engineering, strategic planning, and project and contract
management.
A significant part of his
experience is expected to originate from overseas assignments as the
candidate will have to (1) integrate into, interact with, and grow within
a team of various national and cultural backgrounds (2) keep an active
and open link with the WatHab unit based in GVA and (3) to prove capable
to adjust on a daily basis to the strong identity and working culture of
a 150-year-old institution,
·
He is
expected to be proactive in continuously developing her/his global
contextual understanding of the country and gradually gain in autonomy
and initiative to eventually become a suggesting and implementing
strength of the ICRC assistance in India.
·
Excellent analytical, written and oral communication skills in English &
Hindi
·
Excellent negotiation skills, able to establish and maintain a trustful
dialogue with his interlocutors
·
Good
computer literacy (MS Office, CaD and/or GIS) is essential.
Duties and responsibilities linked to the position
Context understanding and integration
Establish and maintain close links with all WatHab stakeholders; Maintain
a constant dialogue within the Delegation and with external interlocutors
to develop a broad, deep, and updated understanding of the ICRC areas of
intervention; Assess and monitor public health conditions of population,
and its access to water, hygiene and sanitation facilities within areas
of intervention in coordination with others operational departments.
Operational management of WatHab program
Develop the result-oriented Water and Habitat annual planning documents;
Coordinate the implementation of the respective plans of action; Ensures
that the WatHab program is implemented in an integrated manner with other
ICRC’ departments in terms of planning, resource allocation & shared
objectives; Support the program managers in defining implementation’
modalities; Monitor the operation' relevance and adequacy; Respond
proactively to lessons learnt.
Logistic, financial & administrative management of WatHab program
Set-up the department budget; Organize the financial follow-up and
reporting; Identify the needs in resources for each plan of action.
Validate the procurement planning established by the WatHab team and
Logistic; Contribute to and follow-up material orders; Monitor and/or
directly manage tender processes in collaboration with logistic and
administration departments; Elaborate and manage contracts.
Team Management
Shape up and organize the WatHab team’ human resources; Establish job
descriptions and sets up recruitment process in collaboration with the HR
department; Organize, coordinate and directly contribute to reinforce his
team members' technical and managerial capacities; Conduct annual staff
appraisal exercises.
Representation & Coordination
Present ICRC identity to all WatHab interlocutors; Actively participate
to internal meetings conducted at Country level; Communicate on WatHab
findings and lessons learned with her/his direct supervisors and other
ICRC departments' Coordinators; Maintain a close collaboration with
logistic and administrative departments to respect procedures, anticipate
needs and solve operational difficulties; Conduct regular meetings with
WatHab stakeholders at Country and State level
Institutional and internal reporting
Create and transmit monthly and Quarterly WatHab Statistical Report and
Bimestrial WatHab activity reports; Provide all necessary ad hoc reports
and record Minutes of Meetings
Applications should specifically cover qualifications, and particulars of
present and past assignments. Present emoluments should be specified.
Only short listed candidates will be invited for an interview in Delhi.
Please send your application including motivation letter and curriculum
vitae to the HR Department:
icrc.hrcare@gmail.com by 08th July 2011, with the mention
"Application for the Post of Water and Habitat Country Coordinator".
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