The ICRC is a neutral, impartial, and independent organization. Its exclusive humanitarian mission is to protect the lives and dignity of victims of armed conflicts and other situations of violence and to provide them with assistance. The ICRC endeavors to alleviate suffering by promoting and strengthening humanitarian law and universal humanitarian principles.

Main Responsibilities:

• Prepares technical documents (assessments, reports, drawings, bills of quantities, contracts, etc.) for engineering projects (main activity will be oriented on the energy sector) using approved formats; monitors project implementation for compliance with project documents, ICRC standards, and local building codes/standards, ensuring corrective action is taken where necessary.
• Identifies needs through assessments and surveys.
• Carries out capacity building and keeps regular contacts with local authorities and communities.
• Acts as focal point of the relationship with central and local urban and rural water authorities, namely DABS.
• Supervises consultants and/or contractors working on studies and/or project sites.
• Conducts quality control of acquired material and installed infrastructure.
• Creates project files in electronic databases (such as Project and Activity Management application) and keeps them up to date.
• Prepares implementation/progress/feasibility reports and studies.
• Provides regular information to colleagues on security, stakeholder issues and site progress.
• Manages project purchasing on labour and materials according to the delegation’s financial rules.
• Administers hand-over of ICRC-provided infrastructure to end-users.
• Trains or organizes training for owners and end-users in the operation and maintenance of energy, and urban and rural water infrastructure.
• Uses results-based management to evaluate project implementation.
• Attends coordination meetings and discussion with the interlocuters and updates the Wathab department regularly.
• Follows up with the stakeholders on the smooth implementation of the Wathab programmes.

• University degree in in electrical or electromechanical engineering, or similar.
• Excellent command (spoken and written) of local language(s).
• Excellent command (spoken and written) of English.
• Proficient in use of Microsoft Office Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Proficient in use of CAD software, electrical design software
• Good knowledge of Afghanistan electricity standards and structures.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Power BI software is an asset.
• Knowledge of project management software is an asset.
• Additional certificate in mechanical engineering, environmental engineering, or hydrogeology is an asset.
• 3-5 years’ professional experience in a related field of activity e.g. water sanitation design, power generation, transmission, distribution, electrical networks design rehabilitation and/or construction.

Please register your application with clicking on following link or scanning the QR for our online recruitment portal and  submit your CV to: kabrecruitment@icrc.org not later than (08.02.2024):

• Online registration link: WatHab Engineer 1 – Electrical

Clearly indicate vacancy number (WEEB208022024) in the email subject line, CVs not mentioning the vacancy number in subject line, will not be considered.

Complete files matching with the profile will be considered and only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Important Notice:

Make sure your full name is matching to your email address, your CV and the online application you fill, or your application will not be accepted using different names.

“The ICRC values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates. Female applicants are encouraged to apply.

CV’s received will be subject to the rules of the Data Protection of the ICRC (Data Controller) and will only be used for the purpose they were sent for and will not be kept after the end of the process or shared with third parties without consent of the sender.

https://www.icrc.org/en/publication/4261-icrc-rules-on-personal-data-protection#

:Important Notice

The ICRC recently noticed that a number of individuals and online pages are offering fake services in the name of the organization in return for money. Please note that all ICRC services are completely free of charge and at no point the organization or its staff would ask for money be it during its recruitment process or any other services in the country. Please remain cautious and avoid sharing your personal information through online links. We thank you in advance for your understanding.

 Important Notice: The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has recently become aware that a number of individuals and online pages are offering fake services in the name of the organization in exchange for money. Please note that all ICRC services are completely free of charge and that this organization or its employees never ask for money in the process of recruiting or performing other services in the country. Please be careful and avoid sharing personal information in online links. Thank you in advance. 

Important notice: Recently, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) noticed that a number of people and online pages are offering fake services in the name of this organization in exchange for money. Please note that all ICRC services are completely free of charge and that the organization or its staff do not ask for payment at any time during the recruitment process or in exchange for other services in the country. Please be careful and avoid sharing your personal information through online links. We thank you in advance for your understanding.