Hydraulic engineer - IOM - Cote d'Ivoire

The hydraulic engineer will be focussing on  providing technical expertise and quality assurance in the design, construction, and rehabilitation of hydraulic infrastructures including dams, surface water retention systems, and drainage structures. She/he will ensure compliance with engineering and environmental standards, while supporting national counterparts in the implementation of sustainable surface water management and flood risk mitigation measures.

For this position the following is required:

• Fluency in French & English
• Master’s degree in Hydraulic Engineering; Civil Engineering (Hydraulic or Water specialization); Hydrology / Hydrogeology, or a related field from an accredited academic institution with five years of relevant experience in Cote d'Ivoire or the region.
• Experience in the implementation of WASH activities in developing countries, preferable in countries facing humanitarian crises and in support of emergency responses; experience in the region is an advantage;
• Experience in the design and implementation of durable WASH and infrastructure, including contract management and technical understanding of the operation and maintenance of water supply and various sanitation technologies.
• Excellent Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Skills; Managerial Skills; Organizational Skills;
• Capable of providing staff capacity-building training, especially in water supply, sanitation, and hygiene.
• Programme design and implementation that integrates environmental sustainability, energy-efficient systems, and community-based service models
• Experience liaising with donors, government officials, and other stakeholders and a proven track record of resource mobilization
• Works effectively with Donors, local authorities, stakeholders, beneficiaries, and the broader community to advance country office or regional objectives.

If you do not meet these requirements, we would kindly like to ask you not to apply.

Please refer to the Terms of Reference (below) for more information on this position

Candidates' CV's will be evaluated based on qualifications sent through based on the order in which they have been submitted.

If you are interested in the position, please respond as soon as possible, but at the latest before Thursday 6th of November 5PM CEST via drrs@rvo.nl. Please send your CV (max 2 pages), a short motivation (in English), and mention your availability (potential start date and length of time period) in your message.

We strongly encourage a diverse set of candidates to apply, as we are committed to fostering gender diversity and inclusion in DRRS. Moreover, we stimulate national experts to become part of our database and to apply for vacancies. Please visit our website and become part of our network.

At RVO we are fully committed to creating a safe and respectful work environment. We have a zero-tolerance policy towards any form of sexual exploitation, abuse, or harassment (PSEAH). All deployees/experts must adhere to the Code of Conduct, which outlines ethical standards and behaviors expected within our organization. Successful candidates will be required to uphold these principles and participate in mandatory PSEAH and CoC training as part of their onboarding process.