WatHab Project Manager

International Committee of the Red Cross - ICRC

Staff Closes 19 Aug 2026 4 days left

Overview

Manage medium-sized projects across various technical areas, ensuring successful delivery within scope, quality, timelines, and budget. Address urgent humanitarian needs by overseeing project design, procurement, implementation, and commissioning.


Key Responsibilities
  • Lead medium-sized projects, ensuring alignment with scope, quality, time, and budget constraints.
  • Conduct feasibility studies, project proposals, and assessments.
  • Oversee project implementation, including technical designs, procurement, and contract management.
  • Monitor project progress, anticipate risks, and implement corrective actions.
  • Ensure proper commissioning and handover of infrastructure and equipment.
  • Act as the Detention Focal Point, providing technical support, quality control, and compliance oversight for WaSH facilities.
  • Guide subsite teams and consultants on design and construction methodologies.
  • Serve as the focal point for electricity and electromechanics, reviewing energy needs and designs.
  • Ensure compliance with quality standards through coaching, supervision, and validation.
  • Provide technical guidance and support to sub-delegations and sub-sites.
  • Establish and maintain trust-based relationships with public services, client departments, and other stakeholders.
  • Facilitate the signing of partnership, beneficiary, and project agreements.
  • Ensure timely and accurate reporting using appropriate tools.
  • Act as a Subject Matter Expert Contributor.
  • Lead and support team performance, development, and coordination.
Required Experience

6 to 9 years of professional experience in project management in a thematic related to public health engineering, of which at least 2 years in the WaSH sector. Proven management and team leadership experience is essential. One year or more of overseas experience is considered an asset.

Qualifications

University degree (or equivalent) and qualifying experience in electromechanics, civil engineering, environmental engineering or related fields.

Other Details
Languages Required
Excellent command of English and full proficiency in the Myanmar language.
Languages Preferred
Proficiency in people management and project management is an added advantage.
Contract Duration
12-month extendable contract
Work Modality
Not specified
Remuneration
Competitive compensation package, including: Medical coverage for you, your spouse, and children under 18. International Retirement Savings Plan. A 13th-month bonus. Special leave entitlements.
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