ABOUT WFP
Assisting 91.4 million people in around 83 countries each year, 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. On any given day, WFP has 5,000 trucks, 20 ships and 92 planes on the move, delivering food and other assistance to those in most need. Every year, we distribute more than 15 billion rations at an estimated average cost per ration of US$ 0.31. These numbers lie at the roots of WFP’s unparalleled reputation as an emergency responder, one that gets the job done quickly at scale in the most difficult environments. WFP’s efforts focus on emergency assistance, relief and rehabilitation, development aid and special operations.
WFP Ethiopia is working with the government and other humanitarian partners to strengthen the resilience of Ethiopia’s most vulnerable population and to chart a more prosperous and sustainable future for the next generation. The Country Office also supports programmes that use food assistance to empower women, transform areas affected by climate change and keep children in school. It aims to contribute to Ethiopia’s five-year development agenda, the Growth and Transformation Plan (GTP), through which the Government combats food insecurity.
ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT
This position is located in WFP Ethiopia Country Office based in Addis Ababa. The incumbent will be under the direct supervision of the Project Manager and overall supervision of the Head of Engineering Unit or the designate. The jobholder will be responsible for the accountabilities identified hereunder.
JOB PURPOSE
WFP Ethiopia is looking for a Senior Site Engineer (Civil Engineer) to supervise Construction works at WFP Country office Addis Ababa. The Site Engineer may also be asked to supervise works at WFP facilities including offices, guest houses, and warehouses across the Country.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive):
DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE:
· A strong working knowledge of Ethiopian standard construction practice
· Ability to perform civil engineering field tests.
· A willingness to learn new construction methods and adhere to international standards as instructed by WFP Engineers
· Good supervision skills, ability to manage teams of workers and ensure quality
· Ability to speak and write fluently in English and Amharic. Knowledge of the Somali language is a distinct advantage.
· The ability to read drawings, and follow a schedule
· A natural ability to identify and solve problems and ensure progress on site.
· Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Autocad and Outlook (Email)
STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Completion of secondary school education. A post-secondary certificate in related functional area. A university degree in Civil Engineering is desirable.
Experience: At least seven or more years of relevant progressively responsible experience as a Site Engineer working on maintenance and construction projects such as offices, guest houses, etc
Language: Fluency in both oral and written communication in English. Knowledge of the local language is an added advantage.
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