JOB DESCRIPTION

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

19 November 2025-23:59-GMT-05:00 Eastern Time (Port-au-Prince)

WFP celebrates and embraces diversity. It is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all its employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of race, colour, national origin, ethnic or social background, genetic information, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, HIV status or disability.

ABOUT WFP

The World Food Programme is the world’s largest humanitarian organization saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace, stability and prosperity, for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of climate change.

At WFP, people are at the heart of everything we do and the vision of the future WFP workforce is one of diverse, committed, skilled, and high performing teams, selected on merit, operating in a healthy and inclusive work environment, living WFP”s values (Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion) and working with partners to save and change the lives of those WFP serves.

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WHY JOIN WFP?

• WFP is a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate.
• WFP offers a highly inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment.
• WFP invests in the personal & professional development of its employees through a range of training, accreditation, coaching, mentorship, and other programs as well as through internal mobility opportunities.
• A career path in WFP provides an exciting opportunity to work across the various country, regional and global offices around the world, and with passionate colleagues who work tirelessly to ensure that effective humanitarian assistance reaches millions of people across the globe.
• We offer an attractive compensation package (please refer to the Terms and Conditions section of this vacancy announcement).

We strongly encourage applications from women, in line with UN system policy.

JOB TITLE : Engineer/ Architect

TYPE OF CONTRAT: Consultant

UNIT/DIVISION : Administration

DUTY STATION :  Port-au-Prince

DURATION :12 months

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT:

This position will be within the Management Services Unit, WFP Haiti Country Office (HTCO) and requires the engagement of a competent civil engineer or architect. The position will be based in Port-au-Prence, Haiti with travel to field locations. The main tasks required of the position include engineering design and review; engineering project management; construction procurement processes; contract management for construction activities, public Procurement Contracting in a UN Environment and technical support to WFP’s operations in Haiti.

The Engineer/Architect shall be able to demonstrate a strong competence with progressively responsible roles in one or more of the following engineering technologies: competence in concrete, steel and seismic design/construction, planning and programming engineering activities including community-based interventions.

The Engineer should have experience as a Team Lead in design/construction, contract management, including knowledge and experience of international construction contract i.e. FIDIC or similar construction contract formats.

ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under the supervision of the Head of Management Services Unit, the Engineer/Architect will manage the Engineering team and direct areas related to engineering activities, projects and programme in support of HTCO operations.

In addition, in adherence to the directive ‘RM2015/004’ that regulates all engineering services and construction activities in WFP operations, the Engineer/Architect shall:

Engineering duties (not exhaustive)

• Provide advice and support to HTCO units on a range of engineering services, facility management and construction activities including the implementation of WFP policies, standards, norms and practices to ensure that outputs meet the established quality standards.
• Manage and conduct analysis of project proposals to ensure business case and technical feasibility and that project objectives are attainable within the prescribed resources and timelines.
• Undertake preliminary and/or detailed designs requiring a detailed knowledge of the international standards and codes.
• Participate in design review (reading, interpreting and critique/comment on technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports) and giving advice and recommendation.
• Provide technical support for Facilities Management services (efficiencies, furniture, technical design, etc.) in consultation with other units ensuring WFP space standards, environmental efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.
• Develop project budget or preliminary and detailed costs estimations to implement civil, structural, electrical, mechanical systems within the projects (including feasibility studies, project schedules, or bids). Work-time estimates could be also required.
• Prepare and assemble construction contract documentations.
• Support the Engineering team with the preparation of Scope of Works, tender packages, tender evaluation, contracting and reporting.
• Undertake missions to the field in support of projects including emergency responses.
• Attend meetings, 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 where and when requested.
• Provide guidance and direction to design consultants and contractors.
• Supervise construction works, programming and co-ordination of project teams.
• Review and evaluation of planned and ”in progress” construction projects.
• Establishment and maintenance of project performance monitoring, evaluation and reporting procedures, up to project completion.
• Support the procurement unit in contractual matters (not limited to performance bonds, insurances, claims, advance payment guarantees etc.);
• Prepare and manage cash flow programmes.
• Assist with the interpretation of the contract documents. Explain and or reconcile any ambiguities and or discrepancies in the contract documents and apply the various provisions of the contract documents.
• Assurance of the quality of the works during design and construction.
• Operate computer-assisted engineering and design software and equipment to perform engineering tasks.
• Undertake any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Education:

University degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management or equivalent.

Hold professional license as “Professional Engineer”, “Chartered Engineer”, or recognised equivalent by an appropriate national or international regulatory authority (Not necessary but an advantage)

Experience:

• 10 years of relevant civil engineering experience at increasing levels of responsibilities in various contexts.
• Experience in Health and Safety and Quality Control.
•  Experience of working within the Humanitarian Community and in deep field conditions with limited infrastructure is required.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Good communication and leadership skills.
• Knowledge and/or experience in engineering design
• Detailed knowledge of construction contract formats and contract management obligations.
• Good knowledge of public procurement procedures; international contract formats and construction management procedures.

Languages:

• Professional fluency (level C) of English.
• Knowledge of additional UN languages in particular French is an additional advantage.

Application deadline : 19 november 2025

Only those candidates whose applications are to be seriously considered will be contacted for an interview and a test.

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REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

WFP is committed to supporting individuals with disabilities by providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation, please contact:  [email protected]

NO FEE DISCLAIMER

The United Nations does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. Should you receive a solicitation for the payment of a fee, please disregard it. Furthermore, please note that emblems, logos, names and addresses are easily copied and reproduced. Therefore, you are advised to apply particular care when submitting personal information on the web.

REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

• We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete, and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, language skills and UN Grade (if applicable).
• Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application.
• Please make sure you upload your professional CV in the English language
• Kindly note the only documents you will need to submit at this time are your CV and Cover Letter
• Additional documents such as passport, recommendation letters, academic certificates, etc. may potentially be requested at a future time
• Please contact us at [email protected] in case you face any challenges with submitting your application
• Only shortlisted candidates will be notified

All employment decisions are made on the basis of organizational needs, job requirements, merit, and individual qualifications. WFP is committed to providing an inclusive work environment free of sexual exploitation and abuse, all forms of discrimination, any kind of harassment, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. Therefore, all selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

No appointment under any kind of contract will be offered to members of the UN Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ), International Civil Service Commission (ICSC), FAO Finance Committee, WFP External Auditor, WFP Audit Committee, Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) and other similar bodies within the United Nations system with oversight responsibilities over WFP, both during their service and within three years of ceasing that service.

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: No requirements