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• Actively
  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 practises,
  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.
• Provide
  technical guidance that support a successful construction procurement
  process.
• Actively
  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 required.

• The
  ideal candidate for the United Nations UN World Food Programme (WFP) Engineer
  job opportunity should hold a first University 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.
• Experience
  working effectively under supervision on a large number of varied design
  and construction projects and taken responsibility for work elements which
  have been assigned.
• Actively
  contributed to projects demonstrating knowledge of engineering
  specialisations in relation to fire safety, seismic blast or environmental
  requirements.
• Language: International Professional: Fluency
  (level C) in English language.

• 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: Utilises understanding of risk
  management approaches and internal controls to monitor projects and
  programmes 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 programme leaders and
  key clients.
• Specialised
  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.

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