Job Opportunity: Civil Engineer – at World Food Program

Career Opportunities: Civil Engineer – CST Level ll (449002)
Requisition ID 449002 – Posted 09/02/2023 – Short Term Monthly – Africa, Central & Eastern – Cameroon – Yaounde – Working Job Language (2) – Job Description

WFP celebrates and embraces variety. It is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all its employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of race, colour, national origin, ethnic or social background, genetic information, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, HIV status or disability.

ABOUT WFP
The United Nations World Food Program is the world’s largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide. The mission of WFP is to help the world achieve Zero Hunger in our lifetimes. Every day, WFP works worldwide to ensure that no child goes to bed hungry and that the poorest and most vulnerable, particularly women and children, can access the nutritious food they need.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Master’s degree in Engineering or equal approved, or Bachelor’s degree with relevant additional years of experience.

Experience:

At least 5 years of proven Engineering experience in construction/rehabilitation of building and infrastructure type projects.
Experience of working in difficult security environments.
Experience working in the humanitarian sector is desirable.
Experience in Health and Safety and Quality Control is desirable.
Knowledge & Skills:

Demonstrated experience in Construction Projects planning.
Office computer software programs including but not limited to Microsoft Office Packages and CAD software, preferably AutoCAD.
Knowledge of construction contracts management processes.
Knowledge of typical FIDIC Contracts packages is desirable.
Languages: Must be fluent in oral and written English or French.

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT
WFP Cameroon is currently engaged in a large-scale response to ongoing humanitarian crises. Concerned about the increasing needs, WFP provides food assistance to displaced and vulnerable communities in an extremely challenging environment where humanitarian operations are hampered by conflict and the risk of attacks on humanitarian workers. In this context, WFP Cameroon aims to rehabilitate and extend its facilities at Country Office (CO) and Field Offices (FO) level.

JOB PURPOSE
Under the general supervision of the WFP Cameroon CO and in coordination with Management Services Division (MSD) in Headquarters the Civil Engineer (the Engineer) will be responsible for engineering services during all phases of construction/engineering projects, in particular supporting the WFP Cameroon project team and architect with:

Fundraising Activities
Refurbishment and Extension of the Yaoundé CO
Refurbishment, extension, and new construction of facilities at FOs
Quality Control for planned construction works.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)
Support the project team in fundraising activities for the construction and refurbishment projects.
Support the Yaoundé CO project team and architect with engineering and project management services for the renovation and extension of the Yaoundé Country Office.
Support the Yaoundé CO project team and architect with engineering and project management services for the renovation, extension, and new construction of WFP facilities in FOs throughout the country, incl. offices, warehouses, guesthouses, etc.
Support the Yaoundé CO project team and the Site Manager with the supervision, quality control, and certification of the planned refurbishment works of the Yaoundé CO Main Building.
Provide technical guidance and support to ensure the application and compliance of WFP corporate policies and procedures related to facility management, procurement, construction activities and engineering services, and any other as deemed applicable for the project’s implementation, to ensure that outputs meet the established quality standards .
Conduct engineering site assessments of WFP facilities and develop remedial plans to ensure suitability to operational purposes, safety, and efficiency of structures and equipment in line with WFP policies, criteria, and standards.
Assist in the implementation of accessibility and disability inclusion standards in compliance with the United Nations Disability Inclusion Strategy (UNDIS) and in accordance with the WFP Procedures and Standards for the Inclusive Accessibility of the Built environment.
Support the Yaoundé CO project team with the development of technical specifications, technical scopes of work, tender documents, project bills of quantities (BoQs), cost estimates, schedules, construction contract documentation and management, and develop work specifications for the implementation of the works , reflecting site specific constraints, local conditions, or characteristics.
Limited but not exhaustive
4Ps CORE ORGANIZATIONAL CAPABILITIES
Purpose

Understand and communicate the Strategic Objectives: Builds an understanding of WFP’s Strategic Objectives.
Be a force for positive change: Approaches individual tasks and responsibilities with a positive attitude and demeanor.
Make the mission inspiring to our team: Understands the impact of WFP activities in beneficiary communities.
Make our mission visible in everyday actions: Connects individual tasks and responsibilities to unit’s goals and mission.
People

Look for ways to strengthen people’s skills: Seeks opportunities to build and enhance individual skills.
Create an inclusive culture: Demonstrates respect and understanding for diversity and cultural differences.
Be a coach & provide constructive feedback: Identifies and approaches colleagues or supervisors to serve as coaches.
Create an “I will”/”We will” spirit: Sets clear goals and measurable targets for own tasks and responsibilities.
Performance

Encourage innovation & creative solutions: Assesses own tasks and responsibilities to find ways to be more efficient.
Focus on getting results: Maintains accurate records of completion times and tasks in own areas of responsibility.
Make commitments and make good on commitments: Understands responsibilities and the metrics associated with own tasks.
Be Decisive: Notifies supervisors of dangerous situations or potential issues that may arise while in the field or office.
partnership

Connect and share across WFP units: Understands WFP’s organizational structure, including the purpose and mission of each unit.
Build strong external partnerships: Supports team in working with colleagues and WFP’s partners in the field toward common goals.
Be politically agile & adaptable: Maintains a professional and courteous relationship with other WFP employees and partners in the field.
Be clear about the value WFP brings to partnerships: Understands own team’s contributions in its partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.
FUNCTIONAL CAPABILITIES
Capability Name

Description of the behavior expected for the proficiency level

Business Support Services & Reporting

Exhibits ability to convert business plans into clear actions for team members to support the implementation of the program. Collects and reports data to draw out fact-based insights.

Internal Controls & Risk Management for Administration and Engineering

Uses understanding of risk management approaches and internal controls to monitor projects and programs to confirm regulatory compliance, ensure data integrity and ensure client satisfaction.

Resource Management for Administration and Engineering

Monitors trends in staffing and resource usage to anticipate and escalate potential issues to program leaders and key clients.

Specialized Knowledge in Engineering

Applies advanced engineering knowledge in own area of ​​responsibility and working knowledge of other engineering disciplines to provide technical support to operations and projects. Leads independent action and decision making in an engineering context.

Engineering & Project Management

Demonstrates a strong proficiency in developing project scopes, engineering and design proposals, and identifying required tasks and milestones. Applies working knowledge of project management tools, engineering technologies, techniques and best practice to track and monitor project progress, delivering projects on schedule and on budget.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Contract Type: International Consultant CST II
Duty station: Yaoundé; Cameroon
Duration: 11 months (extendable)
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
Application Deadline: 24th February 2023

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