Civil Engineer SSA 9, Maiduguri at World Food Programme (WFP)

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

These jobs are found in Headquarters (HQ) or Country Offices (COs).  They report to the Division/Country Director or the designate, and are subject to overall normative and technical direction by the Chief Engineer, WFP Engineering in relation to all matters of engineering services and construction activities.
Job holders operate under the direct supervision of a more senior and experienced Engineer holding recognised accreditation as “Chartered Engineer” or “Professional Engineer”. They are involved in day–to-day practical engineering activities and analytical work. Subject to the overall guidance, job holders complete assignments and provide advice on engineering issues, applying the established norms, standards regulations and providing expertise in making determinations and recommendations across a range of daily activities.

JOB PURPOSE

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

OTHER SPECIFIC JOB REQUIREMENTS

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

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 practises, 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 the 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.

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 taken responsibility for work elements which have been assigned.
• Has attained advanced academic qualifications relevant to engineering.
• Has contributed to projects demonstrating knowledge of engineering specialisations in relation to fire safety, seismic blast or environmental requirements.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: First University degree in Civil Engineering or related Engineering discipline and at least at least 6 years of proven Engineering experience in construction/rehabilitation of 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 at least 3 years of proven Engineering experience in construction/rehabilitation of 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.