World Food Programme Site Engineer Job in Dadaab Kenya

Vacancy Announcement: WFP/26/11

Date of issue: 27 June 2011

Deadline for application: 8 July 2011

This Vacancy is open to male and female candidates.

Qualified female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.

Job Title: Site Engineer

Duty Station: Dadaab

Post Grade: NOA (SSA – 6 months)

Accountabilities:

The Site Engineer will report to the Project Manager.

The incumbent will be responsible for the following:

Conduct survey at site to assess plot conditions, levels and dimensions.Elaborate drawings in AutoCAD, PowerPoint, SketchUp and other tools.Supervise the contractor’s site construction activities and ensure that works are performed promptly and according to specifications.Implement the WFP Quality Assurance and Quality Control Programme by verification of the proper applications during construction activities.Assist the Project Manager in the formulation of statistical data related to a specific section or part of the project.Maintain project records.With guidance from the Project Manager, plan and follow up and give technical support and assistance to external contractors.Inspect sites and recommend solutions to routine as well as unusual technical problems.With guidance from the Project Manager, prepare tender specifications for the supply and/or maintenance of the facilities and its equipment relative to the areas and projects of responsibility.Analyse and provide advice in the planning, design, construction and maintenance of premises.Ensure regular maintenance of buildings and building systems (electrical, plumbing, ventilations, etc.) including identification of problems and advise the Project Manager on appropriate action by specialised contractors.Assist in preparation of budgets for project works and monitor expenditures.Perform other related duties as required.Qualifications and Experience:

Education: B.Sc. degree in Civil Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.

Experience: A minimum of two years’ relevant engineering experience.

Knowledge: Ability to use computer software such as MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, AutoCAD.

Expected Results:

Ability to adapt to various working conditions and environment in field locations.
Flexibility to undertake frequent travel.
With initiative and judgement, produce organised, quality technical and specialised work, well documented records with well analysed data.
Demonstrate responsibility for completion of specialised complex processes and activities requiring some interpretation of rules and practices.Good analytical skills;
resourcefulness, initiative, maturity of judgement, tact, negotiating skills;
ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing;
ability to work in a team and establish effective working relations with persons of different national and cultural backgrounds.Language: Fluency in written and oral English and good spoken Kiswahili.

Kenyan nationals meeting the above qualifications are required to submit a covering letter quoting Vacancy Announcement No. WFP/26/11 with their updated Curriculum Vitae, copies of certificates and name, title and e-mail address of three referees.

Candidates should also complete a Personal History form (P.11) available on the following link – http://www.unon.org/docs/P11.doc.

All documents should be sent in an envelope which must be marked: CONFIDENTIAL WFP/26/11

and sent to:

Human Resources Officer
World Food Programme
P.O. Box 44482
Nairobi 00100

Applications must be received by the deadline – late applications will not be considered.

WFP does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.

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