Vacancy at The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)

Employment Nigeria 26-May-2016 BORNO , MAIDUGURI , NGO

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a non-governmental, humanitarian organization with 60 years of experience in helping to create a safer and more dignified life for refugees and internally displaced people. NRC advocates for the rights of displaced populations and offers assistance within the shelter, emergency food security, and water, sanitation and hygiene sectors.

In the coming months, the main focus for NRC would be conflict affected populations including IDPs, returnees and the local communities in Borno State. NRC initially started activities in the area of food security, water and sanitation and shelter sectors. NRC is therefore seeking services of a qualified Water Network Rehabilitation Consultant to carry out water network rehabilitation design in IDP Host community Maiduguri Metropolitan Council (MMC) of Borno State with the aim of providing adequate safe and clean water. The Water Network Design / Assessment Consultant reports to the Programme Development Manager - WASH.

POSITION : Water Network Design Consultant

Qualifications

Degree in Civil Engineering, geology, Water Resources engineering and other WASH related courses. Advanced degree preferred.
Experienced in water network design, upgrading and rehabilitation
Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-cultural environment and establish harmonious and effective working relationships, both within and outside the organization;
Five-eight years in water reticulation design and implementation
Advanced knowledge in engineering softwares e.g. CAD, E-panet, WaterCAD, Civil 3D etc.
Excellent analytical and report writing skills.
Proven capacity to supervise contractors successfully
Willingness and capacity to be flexible and accommodating when faced with difficult and frustrating working conditions
Ability and willingness to frequently travel and stay at the field
Commitment to and understanding of NRC’s vision, mission, core values and humanitarian principles
Demonstrable ability at report writing and excellent communication skills
Fluency in written and spoken English

Personal qualification:

Ability to work under pressure, independently and with limited supervision.
Highest standards of ethics and integrity
Ability to work in insecure environments
Communicating with impact and respect
All employees of the Norwegian Refugee Council should be able to adhere to our Codes of Conduct and the four organizational values: Dedicated, innovative, inclusive and accountable

We offer

Commencement: ASAP
Contract period: 2 Months (with possibility of extension
Salary/benefits: According to NRC’s directions

How To Apply
Interested and qualified candidate should submit their application letter and updated CV's to:ng.vacancies@nrc.no The title of the position (Water Network Design /Assessment Consultant - Maiduguri) must be indicated in the subject line of your e-mail.

Note

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Any application received after the deadline will not be considered).
The Norwegian Refugee Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Women are particularly encouraged to apply to this position.

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