Uganda: Engineer - NOB

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) 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. In emergencies, WFP gets food to where it is needed, saving the lives of victims of war, civil conflict and natural disasters. After an emergency, WFP uses food to help communities rebuild their lives. On average, WFP reaches more than 80 million people with food assistance in 80 countries each year. The organization has the global footprint, deep field presence and local knowledge and relationships necessary to provide access to food and contribute to lasting solutions, especially in many of the world’s most remote and fragile areas.

We are seeking qualified individuals for the position of Engineer at SC9 level, to be based in our Country Office in Kampala, Uganda. Selected candidate will be employed on Service Contract.

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

This job is found at the Country Office (CO). The incumbent reports to the head of supply chain or his 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 oversee the designs, provide construction/engineering expertise and certification of the completed projects

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

• Under the direct supervision of the Head of Logistics and in close liaison with all the other units and the sub-offices, carry out assessment of construction related needs and provide the most viable options for management decisions.
• Provide alternative designs where applicable for selected options and advise management on cost estimates for the designs.

• Support the Procurement Section, Programme Unit, Sub-Offices and occasionally partners in the identification of potential contractors.

• Support the Procurement section in and in conformity to the WFP rules and procedures in the areas below:

. Prepare bidding documents for tender purposes;

. Tender evaluation;

. Identification of competitive contractors;

. Monitor and supervise construction works to ensure that they meet specified standards

. Identify contractual shortcomings in time and recommend remedial action;

. Carry out measurement of work progress and prepare work progress reports;

. Advise management on satisfactory performance and issue final certificates of completion to facilitate payment processing.

• 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.
• 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.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related Engineering discipline. Hold or be eligible for Accreditation to “Professional Engineer” or “Chartered Engineer” status, or recognised equivalent by an appropriate national or international regulatory authority.
National Professional: Fluency (level C) in English language and the duty station’s language, if different.

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.

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