Water and Habitat Program Coordinator
 International Committee of the Red Cross
 Location: New Delhi
 Last Date: June 19, 2011
 Email: icrc.hrcare@gmail.com (Reference: DevNetJobsIndia.org)

International Committee of the Red Cross

N E W D E L H I R E G I O N A L DE L E G A T I O N

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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 be recruited mid-2011 and complete a 6 months mission with ICRC outside of India before joining her/his final posting in New Delhi. 

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 19^th June 2011, with the mention "Application for the Post of Water and Habitat Country Coordinator".