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

JOB PURPOSE

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

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

• 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.

OTHER SPECIFIC JOB REQUIREMENTS

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

DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE

• 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 Electrical 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 Electrical 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.