Agricultural Engineer (Programme Policy) at World Food Programme (WFP)

The agricultural engineer will support the operational and engineering leadership in the project implementation. Specifically, the agricultural engineers will provide technical advice and oversight for the design and execution of engineering project, including procurement procedures related to engineering
services and ensuring implementation meets the technical requirement.

ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide engineering and project management services and apply best practices, standards and innovative technologies that comply with WFP standards and processes.
• Provided technical guidance supporting the construction procurement process and supporting all planning, designing, implementing and managing large-scale solar-powered irrigations, postharvest management, and alternative livelihood infrastructure.
• Undertake capacity gap needs assessment of the partners and organize capacity building programs (workshops, training, exchange visits, etc.) to address these gaps, especially focused on small and largescale irrigation and other rainwater harvesting systems in the Maiduguri Area Office.
• Contribute to implementing WFP policies, standards, norms and practices ensuring compliance with the wider WFP policies, procedures, guidelines and operations. Ensuring thorough analysis of the county's project proposals to enable effective decision-making on project technical feasibility.
• Provide technical guidance for food production system procurement processes, monitor the implementation of projects through regular field visits, and deliver necessary technical support to ensure timely and quality completion of all activities. This will involve timely preparation and management of tender documentation, budgets, bid evaluations, contract negotiations, and technical/expert guidance to ensure a successful construction procurement process.
• Provide technical guidance to support procuring high-quality engineering, non-food items (NFIs) and ensure timely delivery to communities for effective project implementation.
• Monitor the implementation of the projects through field visits and provide necessary technical support.
• Support the collation of data and contribute to the preparation of accurate and timely reporting on outputs to facilitate informed decision-making and consistency of information presented to stakeholders.
• Work closely with the AO-based Resilience and Livelihoods officer and Head of Programs to provide technical guidance that supports the procurement of quality non-food items and ensures they are supplied to the communities to implement projects effectively.
• Participate in technical or design reviews, exchange knowledge and experience, and stay abreast of water harvesting technologies and engineering technologies in general to facilitate the implementation of innovative engineering solutions.
• Prepare evidence-based recommendations on improving facilities/infrastructures' suitability for operational purposes, safety, and efficiency of structures and equipment, including support in developing project guidance materials (e.g., manuals) on project implementation.
• Strengthen the formation and registration of Irrigation Water Users Associations (IWUAs) to guide irrigation and water use management in targeted counties effectively.
• Perform other related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Education: University Master/ BSC degree in Agricultural Engineering, Natural Resource Management, Forestry, Economics, Agriculture, Environmental Science, AgriculturalEngineering, or another field relevant to food security and livelihood, with a demonstrated focus/interest on rural livelihoods.
• Experience: 10 years of relevant work experience in Agricultural engineering Natural Resource Management, Integrated Watershed Planning, Dryland Agriculture and Rural Development, and Food Security and Nutrition