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UN Logistics Associate (Engineer) Careers – United Nations World Food Programme (WFP)
Job Title: Logistics Associate
(Engineer)
Organization: United
Nations World Food Programme (WFP)
Duty Station:
Uganda
Grade: SSA6
Reports to:
Division/Country Director
About US:
The UN World Food
Programme (WFP) is the United Nations frontline agency against world hunger. It
is the largest and longest serving humanitarian agency in Uganda. Currently WFP
focuses on three priority areas: Saving lives in Emergencies; Building
Resilience through Predictable Safety Nets; Improving Nutrition &
Mother-and Child Health; and Supporting Small Holder Farmers to Access Markets.
WFP has operations in various parts of the Country.
Job Summary: The Logistics Associate (Engineer) will be
tasked with the day–to-day practical engineering activities and analytical
work. Subject to the overall guidance, job holders complete assignments and
provide advice on engineering issues, applying the established norms, standards
regulations and providing expertise in making determinations and
recommendations across a range of daily activities. The incumbent will provide
construction and engineering expertise and contribute to the efficient delivery
and quality outputs.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Contribute to the implementation of WFP Policies, standards, norms
and practices ensuring compliance with wider WFP policies, procedures,
guidelines and operations. - Provide engineering and project management services, apply best
practises, 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. - Prepare evidenced based recommendations for senior staff on measures
to improve WFP facilities suitability to operational purpose, safety, and
efficiency of structures and equipment. - Collate 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. - Provide technical guidance that support a successful construction
procurement process. - Participate in technical or design 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 engineering staff to facilitate the
continued development and high performance. - Establish and maintain partnerships with internal and external
clients to effectively meet clients’ expectations. - Contribute to preparedness actions, providing technical
recommendations and guidance and monitor the management of risks. - Other as required.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal candidate for the United Nations UN World Food Programme
(WFP) Logistics Associate (Engineer) job placement should hold a first
University degree in Civil Engineering or related Engineering discipline.
Hold or be eligible for Accreditation to “Professional Engineer” or
“Chartered Engineer” status, or recognised equivalent by an appropriate
national or international regulatory authority. - National Professional: Fluency (level C) in English language and the
duty station’s language, if different. - Professional experience in supervision of varied design and
construction projects and work elements - Contribution to engineering
projects specializing in fire safety, seismic blast or environment
requirements - At least three years of professional experience in construction in
fast paced enviroment - Exposure to humanitarian and emergency situations
- Has worked effectively under supervision on a large number of varied
design and construction projects and taken responsibility for work
elements which have been assigned. - Has attained advanced academic qualifications relevant to
engineering. - Has contributed to projects demonstrating knowledge of engineering
specialisations in relation to fire safety, seismic blast or environmental
requirements.
Competencies:
- Business Support Services & Reporting: Exhibits ability to convert business
plans into clear actions for team members to support the implementation of
the program. Collects and reports data to draw out fact-based insights. - Internal Controls & Risk Management for Administration and
Engineering: Utilises
understanding of risk management approaches and internal controls to
monitor projects and programmes to confirm regulatory compliance, ensure
data integrity and ensure client satisfaction. - Resource Management for Administration and Engineering: Monitors trends in staffing and resource
usage to anticipate and escalate potential issues to programme leaders and
key clients. - Specialised Knowledge in Engineering: Applies advanced engineering knowledge
in own area of responsibility and working knowledge of other engineering
disciplines to provide technical support to operations and projects. Leads
independent action and decision making in an engineering context. - Engineering & Project Management: Demonstrates a strong proficiency in
developing project scopes, engineering and design proposals, and
identifying required tasks and milestones. Applies working knowledge of
project management tools, engineering technologies, techniques and best
practice to track and monitor project progress, delivering projects on
schedule and on budget.
NB: Female
applicants and qualified applicants from developing countries are especially
encouraged to apply
How to Apply:
All candidates who
desire to join the United Nations World Food Programme are encouraged to submit
their applications online at the link below.
Deadline: 16th June 2019
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