Civil Engineer, SSA 9 (Borno) at the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) Full Time

Job Title: Civil Engineer, SSA 9

Requisition ID: 829055
Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Job Type: Short Term

Job Purpose

• To provide construction and engineering expertise and contribute to the efficient delivery and quality outputs.

Key Accountabilities (not all-inclusive)

• Contribute to the implementation of WFP Policies, standards, norms and practices ensuring compliance with wider WFP policies, procedures, guidelines, and operations.
• Provide engineering and project management services, apply best practices, standards, and innovative technologies that comply with WFP standards and processes.
• Contribute towards the analysis of project proposal to enable effective decision-making on project technical feasibility.
• Prepare evidenced-based recommendations for senior staff on measures to improve WFP facilities suitability to operational purpose, safety, and efficiency of structures and equipment.
• Collate data and contribute to preparation of accurate and timely reporting on outputs to facilitate informed decision-making and consistency of information presented to the stakeholders.
• Provide technical guidance that support a successful construction procurement process.
• Participate in technical or design review, exchange of knowledge and experience, keeping abreast of construction and engineering technologies, to facilitate implementation of innovative engineering solutions.
• Support the capacity building of engineering staff to facilitate continued development and high performance.
• Establish and maintain partnerships with internal and external clients to effectively meet clients’ expectations.
• Contribute to preparedness actions, providing technical recommendations and guidance and monitor the management of risks.
• Other as required.

Other Specific Job Requirements

• This section is optional to describe additional responsibilities & knowledge required for the specific job.

Standard Minimum Qualifications
Education:

• Education: First University degree in Civil Engineering or related Engineering discipline and at least 6 years of proven Engineering experience in construction/rehabilitation of the building and infrastructure-type projects, implemented in accordance with international construction standards or
• Advanced University degree in Civil Engineering or related Engineering discipline and at least 3 years of proven Engineering experience in construction/rehabilitation of the building and infrastructure-type projects, implemented in accordance with international construction standards.
•  National Professional: Fluency (level C) in English language and the duty station’s language, if different.

Desired Experiences for Entry into the Role:

• At least 5 years of proven Engineering experience in construction/rehabilitation of building and infrastructure-type projects, implemented in accordance with international construction standards.
• Experience in Health and Safety and Quality Control.
• Experience working in difficult security environments.
• Experience working in the humanitarian sector is desirable.
• Has worked effectively under supervision on a large number of varied design and construction projects and has taken responsibility for work elements that have been assigned.
• Has attained advanced academic qualifications relevant to engineering.
• Has contributed to projects demonstrating knowledge of engineering specializations in relation to fire safety, seismic blast or environmental requirements.

Application Closing Date
1st September, 2023 by 11:59pm (GMT+1).

Note

• WFP has a zero-tolerance approach to conduct such as fraud, sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination.
• All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to WFP’s standards of conduct and will therefore undergo rigorous background verification internally or through third parties.
• Selected candidates will also be required to provide additional information as part of the verification exercise.
• Misrepresentation of information provided during the recruitment process may lead to disqualification or termination of employment