Overview
The Civil Engineer will ensure that all civil and structural aspects of community warehouses are implemented in accordance with approved designs, technical specifications, WFP standards, national regulations, and best international practices. The purpose of this assignment is to provide full-time technical supervision and coordination of rural construction activity.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise all civil works related to community warehouses, office/rehabilitation and civil works in general: Site preparation and leveling, Foundations/slabs and Drainage and external works.
- Verify compliance of construction activities with approved drawings, technical specifications, and manufacturers’ installation guidelines.
- Coordinate civil work with other disciplines (electrical, mechanical, water & sanitation, medical gases if applicable).
- Conduct regular site inspections and monitor daily construction activities.
- Review and validate contractor work programs, construction methodologies, and sequencing plans.
- Act as WFP’s technical focal point on site for construction project.
- Review and approve contractor site staff, subcontractors, and equipment mobilization.
- Monitor contractor performance in terms of quality, schedule, and compliance.
- Identify delays, technical issues, or non-conformities and propose corrective actions.
- Authorize minor variations and additional works in line with contractual provisions.
- Ensure that no child labour is used and that local laws are respected.
- Establish and enforce quality control procedures for all civil and structural works.
- Inspect construction materials and components prior to installation.
- Verify workmanship quality and conformity with specifications.
- Issue non-conformance notices and follow up on corrective measures.
- Review, validate, and approve “as-built” drawings and final technical documentation.
- Ensure strict compliance with international health and safety standards during installation works.
- Monitor site safety practices, including lifting operations and module assembly.
- Report serious HSE incidents or breaches to the Head of Engineering Unit.
- Promote safe working conditions for workers, WFP staff, and beneficiaries.
- Maintain comprehensive site records including: Daily site diaries, Inspection reports, Progress reports and Meeting minutes.
- Prepare regular technical progress reports highlighting achievements, risks, and mitigation measures.
- Issue a draft completion report at 80% physical progress.
- Prepare and submit the final project completion and handover report.
- Deliver an end of contract report with a detailed description of undertaken tasks and accomplishments, including challenges, constraints encountered, and risk mitigation measures used to manage the projects. Recommendations for process improvement and lessons learnt exercise shall also be included.
Required Experience
- Experience delivering engineering projects.
- A minimum of 5 years of experience in construction projects in at least 3 developing countries, post-emergency or post-conflict.
- Experience of working in difficult security environments
- Knowledge of WFP Procurement procedures
- Experience of working within the Humanitarian Community and in field condition is required
Qualifications
University Degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture or Construction Management.
