Senior Design Engineer -SC9- Kabul
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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. We are committed to promoting diversity and the principle of equal employment opportunity for all our employees and encourage qualified candidates to apply irrespective of religion or belief, ethnic or social background, gender, gender identity, and disability.
JOB DETAILS
Position Title: Senior Design Engineer
Grade: SC9
Type of Contract: Service Contract
Duration: 06 months (with the possibility of extension)
Duty Stations/travel: Kaul Country Office, Afghanistan with travel inside Afghanistan
Vacancy Number: 814883
Date of Publication: 17 Apr 2023
Deadline of Application: 01 May 2023
This vacancy announcement is for Afghan nationals only and WFP encourages especially Afghan females and Afghans with disabilities to apply.
ABOUT WFP
The World Food Programme (WFP) is the leading humanitarian organization saving lives and changing lives, delivering food assistance in emergencies and working with communities to improve nutrition and build resilience.
ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT
WFP’s Afghanistan Country Office (AFGCO) is planning to undertake rehabilitation and construction of its facilities across, Afghanistan. In order to move the projects forward, there is need for a Senior Design Engineer has been identified to manage the construction phase of the project.
This position will be with AFGCO based in Kabul, Afghanistan, and requires the engagement of a competent Senior Design Engineer, who will work with and report to the Head of Engineering in Afghanistan and provide services to the various units including supply chain, administration, UNHAS, and Security.
JOB PURPOSE
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 Design 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. Following Circular OED2014/015 and Directive RM2015/004, the Senior Design Engineer shall report to the Head of Engineering 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 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. Undertake 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. Support Afghanistan Country Office with the 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:
- First University degree in Civil Engineering. Hold or be eligible for 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:
- 3 Years of postgraduate professional experience in civil engineering.
Knowledge & Skills:
- Good communication skills.
- Extensive knowledge and experience in design of infrastructure projects.
- Extensive knowledge of and expert level experienced in AutoCAD 2D.
- 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.
Languages:
- Fluency (level C) in the English language, plus Pashto and/or Dari, preferably both.
HOW TO APPLY
To be considered, interested candidates are invited to apply via (https://www.wfp.org/careers/job-openings). Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
We want to ensure the recruitment process is fully accessible. Please contact us at [email protected] to advise us of any accessibility needs you may have.
WFP has a zero-tolerance approach to conduct such as fraud, sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to WFP’s standards of conduct and will therefore undergo rigorous background verification internally or through third parties. Selected candidates will also be required to provide additional information as part of the verification exercise. Misrepresentation of information provided during the recruitment process may lead to disqualification or termination of employment
WFP will not request payment at any stage of the recruitment process including at the offer stage. Any requests for payment should be refused and reported to local law enforcement authorities for appropriate action.
