World Food Programme Vacancy - Civil Engineer

[wfprecruit]

The World Food Programme is the world's largest humanitarian agency, fighting hunger worldwide. We are currently seeking qualified individuals to replenish our Civil Engineer roster. Potential positions may become available in the organization’s Administrative Services, Rome, Italy. The selected candidates will be required to travel extensively to WFP’s field offices.

Within delegated authority, the Civil Engineer will be responsible for the following duties:

• Provide engineering and project management service; develop master plans for renovation and construction projects and site lay-outs;
• Conduct engineering site assessments of WFP facilities to determine suitability to operational purposes, safety and efficiency of structures and equipment;
• Ensure the regular maintenance of all major installations, including the identification of problems and the discussion with appropriate and specialised contractors;
• Prepare tender specifications for the supply and/or maintenance of the site and its equipment;
• Develop procedures for preventive and routine maintenance of all site equipment and fittings;
• Make proposals for the selection of new equipment and materials;
• Supervise and ensure that works done by contractors are performed promptly and according to specifications;
• Ensure effective space management within the premises;
• Liaise with local utility suppliers;
• Ensure that fire and industrial safety standards are followed at all times;
• Prepare budgets for all site related works and monitor expenditures;
• Prepare periodic reports on the economic and financial aspects of site management;
• Ensure compliance with WFP’s policies, criteria and procedures;
• Assist Regional Managers, Country Directors in all matters related to site management;
• Supervise support staff involved in site management; provide training and technical guidance in their work;
• Provide supervising and monitoring of country office drivers, if necessary;
• Perform other related duties as required.

Education

• University degree in Engineering. Relevant building facility management qualifications will be a strong asset;
• Professional or Chartered accreditation by an appropriate national or international regulatory authority for Civil or Structural Engineers.

Language

• Written and oral proficiency in English;
• Intermediate or working knowledge of another WFP working language such as French, Arabic, Spanish, Russian, Chinese and Portuguese. Fluency in French or Arabic is preferable.

Experience

• At least 5 years of postgraduate professional experience in facility management and maintenance with greater independence and decision making authority;
• Strong technical background and practical experience in project planning, scheduling and delivery of project;
• Experience in construction management and standard from contract management;
• Good understanding of Standard Methods of Measurement;
• Practical experience in the design, construction or management large buildings, facilities or public infrastructure (roads, bridges, water/wastewater facilities, water wastewater networks, electrical distribution), with special application to security related matters;
• Solid experience in construction quality control systems and procedures;
• Experience in planning, constructing and managing temporary accommodation and facilities;
• Practical experience in structural condition surveys for buildings or infrastructure/route assessments (condition and capacity);
• Experience in military, emergency, or peacekeeping engineering operations are desirable.

Technical Skills & Knowledge

• Proficiency of developing master plans for renovation and construction projects and site lay-outs;
• Knowledge of drafting clear concise reports or rationale for decisions on key issues;
• Able to provide seasoned technical advice and conduct engineering site assessments of WFP facilities;
• Advanced knowledge of computer software such as AutoCAD, MS Office, MS Project, MS Visio, Net browsers and other project management software.

Competencies

• Excellent communication skills both orally and in writing;
• Good problem solving and negotiating skills;
• Excellent decision making skills with ability to apply sound judgement and engineering skills;
• Good interpersonal skills to work in a team, and establish effective working relations with persons of different national and cultural backgrounds;
• Flexibility to work under extreme circumstances (pressures of time, budget and outcomes) to achieve necessary results;
• Willing to explore innovative and non-standard resolution to engineering challenges in the field;
• Ability to establish priorities and to monitor contractors;
• Able to cope with situations which may threaten health or safety proactively.

Websites to visit before applying:

http://icsc.un.org Click on: Quick Links > Salary Scales > by date

www.wfp.org Click on: “Where we work” and “Our work” to learn more about WFP’s operations.

www.unstaffmobility.org Learn more about countries where the UN operates

Application procedures:

Go to: http://i-recruitment.wfp.org/vacancies/09-0010030

Step 1: Create your online CV.

Step 2: Click on “Description” to read the position requirements and “Apply” to submit your application.

NOTE: You must complete Step 2 in order for your application to be considered for this vacancy.

Deadline for applications: June 30, 2010

WFP has zero tolerance for discrimination and does not discriminate on the basis of HIV/AIDS status.

Qualified female applicants and qualified applicants from developing countries are encouraged to apply

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[GTjoy]

Work like this has always interested me. I'd be curious to get anyone's insight.

Anybody on the boards (or have friends that have) ever worked for this organization, or other international development organizations (like the UN, World Bank, State Department, etc.)? I don't know any civil engineers who do this. I've met a few who worked USAID, but not many others...