Engineer

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

8 November :59-GMT+01:00 West Africa Standard Time (Lagos)

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ABOUT WFP

The World Food Programme is the world's largest humanitarian organization saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace, stability and prosperity, for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of climate change.

At WFP, people are at the heart of everything we do and the vision of the future WFP workforce is one of diverse, committed, skilled, and high performing teams, selected on merit, operating in a healthy and inclusive work environment, living WFP's values (Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion) and working with partners to save and change the lives of those WFP serves.

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WHY JOIN WFP? 

• WFP is a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate.

• WFP offers a highly inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment.

• WFP invests in the personal & professional development of its employees through a range of training, accreditation, coaching, mentorship, and other programs as well as through internal mobility opportunities.

• A career path in WFP provides an exciting opportunity to work across the various country, regional and global offices around the world, and with passionate colleagues who work tirelessly to ensure that effective humanitarian assistance reaches millions of people across the globe.

• We offer an attractive compensation package (please refer to the Terms and Conditions section of this vacancy announcement).

WFP operates to the highest levels of international construction standards while taking into account local constraints and methods of work. The PM shall be responsible for ensuring that the project is progressed to an acceptable standard and to the highest quality in accordance with the contracts between WFP and the selected construction/consultancy companies. The PM will act as the Employer focal point for the construction management and oversight of all activities related to the construction of the new facilities in the project locations assigned. The PM shall be constantly present in the construction sites assigned.

The following non-exhaustive list of functions will be considered as the competence of the Project Manager:
1.Lead the planning and execution of engineering project. This includes the supervision of the all the component of the constructions, installation of solar panels and fuel tankers, support to manage and coordinate the space occupation and the works planning with different actors and stakeholders, acting as the focal point of the project between WFP Nigeria, Maiduguri and the Contractor.
2.Provide expert advice and support on a range of engineering services, project management, and construction activities including the implementation of WFP policies, standards, norms and practices.
3.Provide guidance and leadership on engineering and project management services considering country-specific technical requirements, using best practices, standards and innovative technologies that comply with WFP standards and processes.
4.Read, implement or adjust designs, drawings and construction contract documentation reflecting site specific constraints, local conditions or characteristics.

5. Checking, recording and testing of completed works before they are covered by the contractor;
6. Liaise with third party companies (contractors, suppliers, etc.), and supervise the relative works on site; manage and supervise teams, and coordinate activities together and in consultation with other implementers/supervisors on site which act on behalf of the Client;
7. Liaise with Stakeholders both internal and external to the organization, and other UN organizations which may be involved in the project (as Clients, partners, etc.);
8. Liaise with local Authorities to obtain necessary authorization for the implementation of the projects and to ensure co-ordination of activities throughout the project duration;
9. Maintain records including site correspondence, survey data, inspection records, test data, site diaries, records of meetings, financial records, progress records, daily photos, etc.
10. Provide guidance to contractors and consultants.
11. Assess contractor's proposals and methodologies.
12. Review and evaluation of planned and in progress construction projects;
13. Establishment and maintenance of project performance monitoring, evaluation and reporting up to project completion;
14. Prepare reports, including technical appraisals, additional contract documentation, and any other relevant reports as may be required from time to time;
15. Prepare and manage cash flow programmes, including processing invoices and following payments;
16. Assist with interpretation of the contract documents. Explain and or reconcile any ambiguities and or discrepancies in the contract documents and apply the various provisions of the contract documents;
17. Prepare and review reports, minutes and correspondence in relation to the project as requested;
18. Approval of handover documentation including as-builts, material reports and manuals; 19. Contribute to monitoring plans in coordination with the Research, Assessment and Monitoring (RAM) Unit to collect evidence of successes, areas for improvement and lessons learned.
20. Attend and organize on-site meetings or attend conference calls;
21. Coordinate and report to Country Office, Country Administration Unit weekly on progress, plans and issues, etc.
22. Contribute to the coordination with the other UN agencies for the successful execution of the pilot.
23. Design a future scaling plan based on lessons learned.
24. Contribute to advocacy and fundraising for the project scaling.
25. Any other homework that may be assigned.

WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK

 

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REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

 

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REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

• We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete, and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, language skills and UN Grade (if applicable).

• Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application.

• Please make sure you upload your professional CV in the English language

• Kindly note the only documents you will need to submit at this time are your CV and Cover Letter

• Additional documents such as passport, recommendation letters, academic certificates, etc. may potentially be requested at a future time

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• Only shortlisted candidates will be notified

All employment decisions are made on the basis of organizational needs, job requirements, merit, and individual qualifications. WFP is committed to providing an inclusive work environment free of sexual exploitation and abuse, all forms of discrimination, any kind of harassment, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. Therefore, all selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

No appointment under any kind of contract will be offered to members of the UN Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ), International Civil Service Commission (ICSC), FAO Finance Committee, WFP External Auditor, WFP Audit Committee, Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) and other similar bodies within the United Nations system with oversight responsibilities over WFP, both during their service and within three years of ceasing that service.

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