National Senior Engineer - SC9 - Multiple Locations

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WFP seeks candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our humanitarian principles.

Selection of staff is made on a competitive basis, and we are committed to promoting diversity and gender balance.

ABOUT WFP

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is the world's largest humanitarian agency, fighting hunger worldwide. WFP has been working in Afghanistan since 1963. WFP food assistance aims to help the most vulnerable, food-insecure Afghans, including women and children, and families affected by conflict and natural disasters. In the approved Country Strategic Plan (2018-2022), WFP Afghanistan is well placed to provide comprehensive support to the country in achieving Zero Hunger by 2030 via its six closely interrelated outcomes, which range from emergency response to livelihoods creation, as well as nutrition Programmes based on a life-cycle approach, and the strengthening of national food systems.

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate. We are 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.

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

WFP’s Afghanistan Country Office (AFGCO) is currently upgrading and expanding its facilities across Afghanistan in response to the current crisis in Afghanistan. A number of the projects are currently under tender with the next phase in initial stages of the planning. 
In order to move the projects forward, there is need for a number of national Senior Engineer has been identified to manage and supervise the construction phase of the projects across Afghanistan.

The positions will be with AFGCO based in multiple locations including Herat, Jalabad, Mazar, Faizabad and Kandahar, Afghanistan and requires the engagement of a competent Senior Engineer, who will work with and report to the Head of Engineering in Kabul and provide services to the various units including supply chain, administration, UNHAS and Security. The positions will require ability to travel to various location to oversee and supervise the ongoing construction works.

The main tasks required of the position will include engineering design review; engineering project management; construction procurement processes; contract management; construction management and technical support to AFGCO operations.

The Senior Engineer shall be able to demonstrate a strong competence with progressively responsible roles in the following engineering technologies: building construction, including competence in the concrete and steel structures, planning and programming engineering construction activities.

JOB PURPOSE

Following Circular OED2014/015 and Directive RM2015/004, the Senior Engineer shall report to International Construction Engineer/ project Manager in Kabul and shall take technical direction from the Chief Engineer and WFP Engineering in HQ, in relation to all aspects of, design, construction and contract management for projects in Afghanistan, as required. 

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

Engineering duties
1.    Contribute to the implementation of WFP Policies, standards, norms and practices ensuring compliance with wider WFP policies, procedures, guidelines and operations. Apply and implement WFP Construction Manual procedures and processes. 
2.    Provide engineering and project management services, apply best practices, standards and innovative technologies that comply with WFP standards and processes.
3.    Contribute towards the analysis of project proposal to enable effective decision making on project technical feasibility.
4.    Prepare evidenced based recommendations for Country Office management on measures to improve WFP facilities suitability to operational purpose, safety, and efficiency of structures and equipment.5.    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.
6.    Undertake site visits to project sites, and conduct technical assessments of buildings according to specifications and area mentioned in the Project description. 
7.    May require undertaking preliminary or detailed designs (preparing, writing and assembling drawings, schematics, masterplans, design calculations and reports, technical specifications) and requiring a detailed knowledge of the international (and local) standards and codes.
8.    Develop project budgets or preliminary and detailed costs estimations to implement civil, structural, electrical, mechanical or special systems within the projects (including feasibility studies, or project schedules, or bids). Work-time estimates could be also required.
9.    Preparation of Scope of Works, tender packages, tender evaluation, contracting and reporting.
10.    Prepare technical documentation as regard to bidding processes, for construction or design services.
11.    Provide technical guidance that support a successful construction procurement process.
12.    Prepare and assemble construction contract documentations.
13.    Attend meetings and prepare and review reports, minutes and correspondence.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:    

Advanced University degree in Civil Engineering or related Engineering discipline, or First University degree in Civil Engineering or related Engineering discipline 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, not necessary but an advantage.

Experience:    

Minimum 10 years of relevant civil engineering experience at increasing levels of responsibilities.
Knowledge & Skills:    •    Good communication and leadership skills.
•    Knowledge and/or experience in engineering design
•    Detailed knowledge of construction contract formats and contract management obligations.
•    Good knowledge of public procurement procedures; international contract formats and construction management procedures.
•    Experience of working within the Humanitarian Community.
•    Good knowledge of AutoCAD 2D

Languages:    Fluency (level C) in English language and in Dari and/or Pashto.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Position Title: National Senior Engineer  
Grade: SC9
Contract: Service Contract 
Duty Stations: Herat, Mazar, Kandahar, Faizabad, Jalalabad and Kabul. All positions involves travel inside Afghanistan, some positions involves frequent travel for longer durations.

Number of Positions: 6 (Six)
Salary: Competitive remuneration package
Medical Plan: International valid medical plan valid also for staff, spouse and dependents children under 18 years

 
WFP Work Envirionment
WFP is committed to ensuring that all its workplaces are free from abuse, offensive behaviour, harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. WFP is also committed to promoting a work culture in which every employee understands, and is able to carry out, his/her personal responsibilities for maintaining the dignity of work colleagues. WFP seeks to promote gender equality and the empowerment of women. We believe our mission of fighting global hunger worldwide can only be achieved if women, men, girls and boys are offered equal opportunities in terms of access to resources and services and participation in decision making roles.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

13 December 2021 

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Female applicants and qualified applicants with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply

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

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.