Engineer SC 9 - Roster for the Caribbean Multi-Country Office

Overview

To provide construction and engineering expertise and contribute to the efficient delivery and quality outputs for projects across the Caribbean region.

Tasks Summary

• Contribute to the implementation of WFP Policies, standards, norms and practices.
• Provide engineering and project management services, apply best practices, standards and innovative technologies.
• Contribute towards the analysis of project proposal to enable effective decision making on project technical feasibility.
• Prepare evidenced based recommendations for Country Office management.
• Collate data and contribute to preparation of accurate and timely reporting on outputs.
• Undertake site visits to project sites and conduct technical assessments of buildings.
• Undertake preliminary or detailed designs (preparing, writing and assembling drawings, schematics, masterplans, design calculations and reports, technical specifications).
• Develop project budgets or preliminary and detailed costs estimations.
• Support Caribbean Multi Country Office with the preparation of Scope of Works, tender packages, tender evaluation, contracting and reporting.
• Prepare technical documentation as regard to bidding processes.
• Provide technical guidance that support a successful construction procurement process.
• Prepare and assemble construction contract documentations.
• Attend meetings and prepare and review reports, minutes and correspondence.
• Liaise with stakeholders, both internal and external to the organization.
• Undertake administrative tasks as required and provide project management services.
• Provide guidance and direction to contractors and design consultants.
• Supervise construction works, programming and co-ordination.
• Review an evaluation of planned and 'in progress' construction projects.
• Establishment and maintenance of project performance monitoring, evaluation and reporting procedures.
• Manage contractual matters.
• Prepare and manage cash flow programmes.
• Assist in the settlement of audits and enquiries.
• Assurance of the quality of the works during design and construction.
• Undertake design reviews.
• Operate computer-assisted engineering and design software and equipment.
• Preparation and issuance of bi-weekly reports to supervisor.
• Executing the planning, design and implementation of infrastructure and building projects.
• Liaising with all relevant WFP departments to ensure a coordinated approach to infrastructure projects.
• Support the Unit's emergency response activities.
• Deploy to affected countries to assist with Unit operations as required.
• Work beyond regular working hours to support emergency response efforts.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 10 years of relevant civil engineering experience at increasing levels of responsibilities.
• Experience of working within the Humanitarian Community.

Qualification Requirements

• First University degree in Civil Engineering.
• Hold or be eligible for Accreditation to “Professional Engineer” or “Chartered Engineer” status, or recognised equivalent by an appropriate national or international regulatory authority (Not necessary but an advantage)

Other Details

Languages Required: Fluency (level C) in English language.

Languages Preferred: Intermediate knowledge (level B) of a second official UN language: Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish, and/or WFP’s working language, Portuguese is considered an advantage.

Contract Duration: 12 months. This contract is eligible for renewal.

Work Modality:

Remuneration: The salary for this position starts at BBD $11,628.38 per month.