WatHab WaSH Project Manager

International Committee of the Red Cross - ICRC; Genf; Remote; CHF 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is seeking a Water and Habitat Project Manager to lead large WaSH projects worldwide, ensuring delivery within scope, time, and budget. The role emphasizes design, implementation, and oversight of water facilities in urban settings, with strong emphasis on partner relations and reporting.

Ideal candidates bring 10–12 years of WaSH project management experience, proficiency with drawing software, and a PM certification.

Qualifications

• Languages: Minimum Level B2 in French and English; a third language is an asset.
• University degree (or equivalent) and qualifying experience in hydraulics, architecture, civil engineering, environmental engineering or related field.
• Project management certification is a requirement.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain trust-based relationships with partners and stakeholders.
• Conduct needs assessments, feasibility studies, and project proposals to define scope, resources, costs and timelines.
• Develop and implement project methodologies, technical designs, and work plans in alignment with ICRC policies.
• Manage procurement, contracts, and project teams, including consultants and contractors.
• Oversee project implementation and monitor progress to achieve expected outcomes.
• Address challenges and implement corrective actions as needed.

Skills

Proficiency in computer and drawing软件

Education

Univers ity degree in hydraulics, architecture, civil engineering, environmental engineering or related field

Project management certification

Tools

CAD software

Job description

What We Do

Since 1863, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has worked to preserve human dignity and relieve suffering caused by war and armed violence.

Since 1863, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has worked to preserve human dignity and relieve suffering caused by war and armed violence. In collaboration with our Red Cross and Red Crescent partners around the world, we do everything we can to deliver life‑saving aid, reconnect families and locate missing people – helping those who need it most, regardless of who they are and what side of the front line they are on. We engage with authorities and armed forces on all sides, often confidentially, pressing for access to detainees to improve their living conditions and urging compliance with international humanitarian law to protect non‑combatants, including from digital threats.

Purpose

Are you passionate about making a difference in the humanitarian sector? Join the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) as a Water and Habitat Project Manager. In this role, you will lead complex or large-scale projects, ensuring their successful delivery within the constraints of scope, quality, time, and budget. You will design, implement, and oversee Water facilities projects in urban setting, manage relationships with partners, and ensure effective resource allocation and reporting.

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Accountabilities & Functional Responsibilities

• Build and maintain trust-based relationships with partners, including public services and client departments.
• Conduct needs assessments, feasibility studies, and project proposals to define project scope, resources, costs, and timelines.
• Develop and implement project methodologies, technical designs, and work plans in alignment with ICRC policies.
• Manage procurement, contracts, and project teams, including consultants and contractors.
• Oversee project implementation, ensuring alignment with objectives, and monitor progress to achieve expected outcomes.
• Anticipate and address challenges, proposing and implementing corrective actions as needed.
• Ensure proper commissioning, handover of infrastructure, and training for stakeholders.
• Share lessons learned and contribute to the development of sector methodologies and resources.
• Represent the ICRC in negotiations with institutions, stakeholders, and communities.

Scope & impact

• Manages complex (new strategic approaches or technologies/techniques) or large multidisciplinary WaSH projects involving multiple stakeholders or multi-phase implementation timelines.
• Leads the delivery of projects identified as critical by the delegation and the Unit, ensuring alignment with operational and institutional priorities.
• Influences project outcomes through coordination with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders, technical experts, and partners.
• Contributes to sustainable and scalable energy solutions through effective management of project resources, risks, quality, and implementation performance.

You Bring

• Languages: Minimum Level B2 in French and English; a third language is an asset.
• Certifications:
  • University degree (or equivalent) and qualifying experience in hydraulics, architecture, civil engineering, environmental engineering or related field
  • Project management certification is a requirement.
• Experience:
  • 10–12 years of professional experience in Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WaSH) project management, with at least 2 years in international aid sector.
  • Proven experience managing consultants, contractors, and contracts.
  • Experience in managing medium to large-scale projects essential.
• Skills: Proficiency in computer and drawing software.

Our operational & field constraints

• In line with the principle of neutrality, the ICRC does not assign personnel to a country of which they are nationals
• Candidates must be in good health and will have to do a medical check-up prior to departure in the field
• Candidates must possess a driving license (for manual transmission vehicles)
• Candidates must be prepared to accept unaccompanied postings (i.e. no spouse, partner, children or dependents) for at least the first 24 months

Additional Information

• Type of role: Mobile
• Working rate: 100%
• Starting date: Ongoing, depening on operational needs
• Location: To be deployed globally
• Hardship : H0-H3
• Job level: C1
• Length of assignment: 12 Months
• Contract Type: Max Term Contract
• Application deadline: 08/Nov/2026

Our values

• At the ICRC, we value impact, collaboration, respect, and compassion. We seek candidates who demonstrate behaviors based on these shared values. For more information on the ICRC values, please visit this page.