UN World Food Programme Engineer Jobs in South Sudan

UN World Food Programme Engineer Jobs in South Sudan

Who We Are

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) , a highly prestigious, reputable & world’s largest humanitarian organization, operating in more than 120 countries and territories, bringing life-saving assistance in emergencies, building pathways to peace, stability and prosperity for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of climate change and supporting sustainable and resilient livelihoods for a world with zero hunger.

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.

Why Join Us?

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 trainings, 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 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 attractive compensation package (please refer to Terms and Conditions section)

Organizational Context

These jobs are found in Headquarters (HQ) or Country Offices (COs). Job holders report to the Division/Country Director or the designate, and are subject to overall normative and technical direction from the Chief Engineer, WFP Engineering in relation to all matters of engineering services and construction activities.

Job holders may work independently or as members of a team, using technical knowledge and expertise to analyse data, prepare reports, provide advice and solutions to problems, and identify opportunities for improvements. They may lead multi-disciplinary teams, including engineering staff, and may manage clusters of project partners and stakeholders to deliver engineering services or more complex projects.

The Role

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

Key Accountabilities (not all-inclusive)

Provide technical advice and support in HQ, or COs on the implementation of WFP policies, standards, norms and practices including procurement procedures related to construction activities and engineering services to ensure that outputs meet the established quality standards and are compliant with wider WFP policies, procedures, guidelines and operations.

Provide engineering and project management services, apply best practices, standards and innovative technologies, incorporating country-specific technical requirements that comply with WFP standards and processes.

Manage and conduct analysis of project proposals to ensure business case and technical feasibility and that project objectives are attainable within prescribed resources.

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.

Prepare accurate and timely reporting on outputs to facilitate informed decision-making and consistency of information presented to stakeholders.

Provide technical guidance that support a successful construction procurement process.

Participate in discussions with partners, donors and stakeholders, exchange knowledge and experience, keeping abreast of construction and engineering technologies, to ensure implementation of innovative engineering solutions.

Build the capacity of engineering teams 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.

Qualifications & Key Requirements

Education:

Advanced University degree in Civil Engineering or related Engineering discipline, or First University degree with additional years or experience and/or advanced training/courses.

Accreditation to “Professional Engineer” or “Chartered Engineer” status, or recognized equivalent by an appropriate national or international regulatory authority.

Experience:

At least 5 years of relevant professional, postgraduate experience in planning and organizing, managing work programs and objectives, staff and budgets, and liaison with stakeholders/donors

Language:

International Professional: Fluency (level C) in English language. Intermediate knowledge (level B) of a second official UN language: Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish, and/or WFP’s working language, Portuguese.

National Professional: Fluency (level C) in English language and the duty station’s language, if different.

More About You

You have:

• Managed or contributed to the management of a small to medium scale engineering or construction project, taking responsibility for engineering decision-making

• Developed good knowledge in engineering specialisations (e.g. seismic, environmental, blast, fire or security and safety engineering).

WFP Leadership Framework

These are the common standards of behaviour that guide HOW we work together to accomplish our mission.

Leads by Example with Integrity - Lives the WFP values and shows humanity and integrity by role modelling care for others

Drives Results and Delivers on Commitments -
Delivers on commitments and adapts readily to change

Fosters Inclusive and Collaborative Teamwork - Is inclusive and collaborative, and contributes to a culture of learning and personal growth

Applies Strategic Thinking - Demonstrates commitment to gather perspectives, analyse options and risks, and propose new ways of doing things

Builds and Maintains Sustainable Partnerships - Builds and nurtures external partnerships and collaborates with partners to deliver common objectives

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; UN World Food Programme Engineer Jobs in South Sudan

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