Civil Engineer

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

6 October :59-GMT+08:00 Philippine Standard Time (Manila)

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

6 October :59-GMT+08:00 Philippine Standard Time (Manila)

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ABOUT WFP

The World Food Programme is 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.

WHY JOIN WFP?

• 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 training, 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 the 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 an attractive compensation package (please refer to the Terms and Conditions section of this vacancy announcement).

This vacancy announcement is intended for talent pooling purposes.

Job Title:

Engineer

Type of Contract:

Special Service Agreement

Grade:

SSA-9

Unit/Division:

Supply Chain

Duty Station:

Cotabato, Philippines

Duration:

Eleven (11) months

This position is open to Filipino nationals only.

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT AND ROLE:

The Engineer will report directly to the Supply Chain Officer, under the overall supervision of the Head of Supply Chain and the Head of Field Office. Technical guidance, support, and quality assurance will be provided by the Headquarters Engineering Unit.

To support its operational and programmatic priorities, the WFP Philippines Country Office (PHCO) is planning to implement a broad range of engineering interventions, including:

• Refurbishment of WFP office facilities;
• Establishment of Multi-Agency Humanitarian Response Depots;
• Co-design and development of Central School Kitchens and School Kitchens; and
• Oversight of the establishment and deployment of Kitchen-in-the-Box (KITB) facilities.

To facilitate the successful implementation of these initiatives, an Engineering position has been established to provide technical support to the Country Office. The role will encompass engineering design and review, project planning and management, contract administration for construction-related activities, and the provision of broader engineering and technical expertise.

Given the nature and scope of the projects, the position requires a strong field presence, including regular site visits and on-site supervision of construction and rehabilitation activities. The Engineer will play a key role in ensuring the quality, safety, and timely delivery of engineering works, while providing ongoing technical support across a range of engineering initiatives undertaken by the Country Office.

JOB PURPOSE:

To provide construction and engineering expertise and contribute to efficient delivery and quality outputs. WFP operates to the highest levels of international construction standards while taking account of local constraints and methods of work. The Engineer shall be responsible for ensuring that the projects are progressed to an acceptable standard and to the highest quality in accordance with the contracts between WFP and the selected construction/consultancy companies. The Engineer will act as the Employer focal point at site level for the construction management and oversight of all activities related to the works.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Engineering tasks

• Conduct detailed site assessments and prepare comprehensive back-to-office reports, including findings, recommendations, and required follow-up actions.
• Develop project plans, implementation schedules, and work methodologies to support effective project delivery.
• Oversee and monitor the implementation on site of the project in accordance with WFP specifications, relevant international standards and the project contract.
• Provide technical guidance and direction to contractor