We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Civil Engineer, SSA 9
Requisition ID: 829055
Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Job Type: Short Term
Job Purpose
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- 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 11:59 pm (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
Deadline: September 1, 2023
Job Features
Job Category | Civil Engineering |