• Country: Gambia
• No of vacancies: N/A
  
• Salary: N/A
• Organization: WFP
• Gender: Both
• Deadline: 2024-01-19

JOB PURPOSE:
Under the supervision of the Head of Programme, and technical guidance from WFP MSD Engineer Unit, the Programme Associate (Engineering and Asset Creation) providing support and technical analysis in engineering and asset creation activities, overseeing and reviewing construction services and various projects across the country based on specific timelines and action plans, managing relationships with various vendors, as well as contributing to the cost-effective and timely delivery of agreed-upon results for each project.

B. ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES (not all-inclusive, nor exhaustive):

Contribute to the implementation of WFP Policies, standards, norms and practices ensuring compliance with wider WFP procedures, guidelines and operations.
Provide construction and project management services, apply engineering best practices, standards and innovative technologies that comply with WFP standards and processes.
Contribute towards the analysis of project proposal to enable effective decision making on project technical feasibility
Support in the collation of data and contribute to preparation of accurate and timely reporting on outputs to facilitate informed decision-making and consistency of information presented to the stakeholders.
Coordinate, monitor and process administrative actions related to procurement, finance, human resources, etc., including contracts with external vendors, to ensure all data is accurately and timely recorded, processed in WFP corporate systems and any operational issues addressed; and provide technical guidance to support a successful construction procurement process.
Provide support in technical design or review, exchange of knowledge and experience, keeping abreast of construction and engineering technologies to facilitate implementation of innovative engineering solutions.
Support the capacity building of staff to facilitate continued development and high performance.
Support in technical feasibility studies, conduct engineering site assessments of WFP facilities, and develop remedial plans to ensure suitability to operational purposes, safety, and efficiency of structures and equipment in line with WFP policies, criteria and standards.
Support in the preparation of site assessment reports, BOQs and schematic drawings, and establish and maintain partnerships with internal and external clients to effectively meet clients’ expectations.
Oversee and review all construction works at sites to ensure compliance with specifications and approved drawings, including managing Quality Assurance and Control procedures, and management of risks at construction projects.
Other as required.

OTHER POST REQUIREMENTS (details to be determined by Post Managers):

FUNCTIONAL CAPABILITIES:

WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK: COMMON STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOUR
Leads by

Example with

Integrity

Upholds WFP values,
principles, and standards
Demonstrates and encourages others to uphold the WFP values, principles and standards
Respects others and values diversity
Values diversity using respectful and inclusive language, and encourages others to do the same
Stays focused and calm under pressure
Stays focused and calm when under pressure and encourages others to do the same
Demonstrates humility and a willingness to learn
Shows humility and a willingness to learn and share knowledge, frequently seeking and acting on feedback, and taking up opportunities to develop
Drives Results and Delivers on

Commitments

Delivers results for
maximum impact
Holds self and/or others accountable for the delivery of results
Delegates appropriately
Delivers results against delegated tasks and seeks guidance and support where needed
Adapts readily to change
Responds readily to change adjusting work as needed

Fosters Inclusive and Collaborative

Is inclusive and collaborative
Promotes inclusive teamwork and psychological safety by sharing ideas and openly raising issues
Gives timely and constructive feedback

Supports development for others by giving timely and constructive feedback
Builds and shares new perspectives
Listens attentively to others to capture, learn, build and share new perspectives

Applies Strategic
Thinking
Communicates and
fulfils WFP’s vision
Fulfils WFP’s vision and is able to explain how their objectives support the vision
Embraces curiosity and new ways of doing things
Demonstrates curiosity, and proposes new ways of doing things when relevant
Analyses and evaluates data
Gathers data and shares knowledge to inform team decision making
Considers the impact of decisions
Implements decisions and asks questions to understand the impact for wider objectives
Builds and
Maintains
Sustainable
Partnerships
Builds partnerships
Builds partnerships by seeking out opportunities to work with others
Collaborates to deliver common objectives
Collaborates with partners by sharing information and working together to deliver common
goals

FUNTIONAL CAPABILITIES:

Capability Name
Description of the behaviour expected for the proficiency level
Programme Lifecycle & Food
Assistance
Demonstrates ability to identify key variables and contextual factors that affect food assistance problems and programmes throughout the lifecycle to inform quality programme design or re-design.
Transfer Modalities (Food, Cash,
Vouchers)
Demonstrates ability to implement, under guidance, food assistance programmes deploying the full range of transfer modalities with an understanding of basic principles guiding modality selection and implementation.
Broad Knowledge of Specialized
Areas
Understands basic technical concepts and data and their relevance to food assistance programmes.
Emergency Programming
Displays capacity to provide inputs into the development, implementation and realignment of high quality emergency programmes.
Strategic Policy Engagement w/Government
Understands and applies basic principles of engagement with government counterparts at the national or local level.

DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE:
Have a minimum of six years of experience working with an engineering team especially in construction site supervision.
Has contributed to the technical design of small and mid-size construction projects.
Has provided coaching or training to new staff members within area of expertise.

STANDARD MINIMUM ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Completion of secondary school education. A post-secondary certificate in civil engineering or Architecture (Diploma).

Language: Fluency (level C) in English language.

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