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WFP seeks candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our humanitarian principles. Selection of staff is made on a competitive basis. We are committed to promoting diversity and the principle of equal employment opportunity for all our employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of religion or belief, ethnic or social background, gender, gender identity and disability.

this vacancy announcement is for Nationals from CO (specified).

Deadline of Application: May 19th, 2024

Why Apply?

Are you passionate about making a tangible impact on people’s lives? As a Programme Associate for Engineering with the World Food Programme (WFP) in Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic, you’ll play a crucial role in advancing social protection systems, disaster risk management, and sustainable food systems. Your work will directly contribute to enhancing the resilience and livelihoods of vulnerable communities.

What Are We Looking For?

We seek a dynamic individual who thrives in a cross-cutting environment. You’ll collaborate with national partners, model innovative approaches, and ensure no one is left behind. Your expertise in supervising and working with asset creation, rehabilitation, and construction projects will be pivotal in achieving our vision of poverty reduction and sustainable food security.

Why Is It Exciting?

Imagine being part of a team that pioneers change. You’ll work alongside experts in nutrition, climate risk management, and market access. From empowering local communities to strengthening schools as platforms for healthy diets, your impact will resonate far beyond the Kyrgyz Republic. Join us in shaping a brighter future!

ABOUT WFP

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is the world’s largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide. The mission of WFP is to help the world achieve Zero Hunger in our lifetimes. Every day, WFP works worldwide to ensure that no child goes to bed hungry and that the poorest and most vulnerable, particularly women and children, can access the nutritious food they need.

To learn more about WFP, visit our website: https://www.wfp.org/

BACKGROUND

WFP’s vision is that people in the Kyrgyz Republic will have substantially increased access to national social protection systems that safeguard and foster their ability to meet their food security, nutrition and associated essential needs, and to manage the risks and shocks they face, with ample opportunity to graduate from poverty and contribute to sustainable food systems, national disaster risk management efforts and social cohesion.

WFP, the second largest UN agency in the Kyrgyz Republic, will support and promote the inclusion of people with diverse and often intersecting vulnerabilities and inequalities, by supporting nationally led social and civil protection systems and programmes (strengthening the government’s ability for anticipatory action and ensuring that no one is left behind) and by modelling new approaches within complementary WFP interventions (which can be adopted or transitioned), leveraging WFP’s global expertise in promoting healthy diets and sustainable food systems, climate risk management, warehousing, food safety, smallholder market access and innovations such as private sector-oriented solutions, micro-insurance and digital public goods.

Derived from the UN Cooperation Framework and national priorities, promoting participatory community engagement and nutrition-sensitive approaches, the 2nd generation Country Strategic Plan (2023-27 EN|RU) continues WFP’s human capital development, capacity building and productive asset creation activities to enhance the resilience and livelihoods of the poor and vulnerable, with a focus on food systems strengthening across three core pillars: (i) Social Protection; (ii) Climate Change Adaption, Disaster Risk Management & Emergency Preparedness; and (iii) Schools as platforms for healthy diets. In addition, a contingent emergency response outcome can be activated in case of need.

PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT

The Programme Associate works as part of the Programme Unit to support implementation of project activities related to asset creation, rehabilitation, construction and repair works within the framework of the Country Strategic Plan for 2023-2027.

Supervision: The Programme Associate will be directly supervised by the Head of Programme and under the general supervision of the Deputy Country Director.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive, nor exhaustive):

1. Provide technical support and assist in the development and implementation of various activities and processes within the specific area of work supporting alignment with wider programme policies and guidelines.
2. Provide specialized project management support to specific and/or defined programmes to ensure that the various activities are performed within the established targets following WFP’s policies and procedures.
3. Within the specific area of responsibility, prepare a range of reports and data analysis related to Engineering and highlight trends/issues ensuring deliverables adhere to corporate standards and quality control.
4. Ensure and/or perform accurate, timely recording of data within the specific technical area of engineering work and consistency of information presented to stakeholders.
5. Liaise with internal counterparts to support effective collaboration, implementation and monitoring of ongoing project activities.
6. Coordinate and communicate with local partners, agencies, NGOs and government institutions to perform accurate analysis and to ensure efficient delivery of WFP project work.
7. Support the capacity building of WFP staff, cooperating partners and national government within the specific technical area of Engineering.
8. Act as a point of contact for resolution of a range of operational queries and problems within a specific technical area of responsibility related to Engineering.
9. Oversee and/or review the work of other support staff, providing practical advice and guidance, to contribute to delivering objectives to agreed standards and deadlines.
10. Follow standard emergency preparedness practices to ensure WFP is able to quickly respond and deploy needed resources to affected areas at the onset of the crisis.

SPECIFIC JOB REQUIREMENTS

11. Identify, plan, and manage technical aspects of programming (equipment, infrastructure rehabilitation) in line with CSP (2023-2027) and Ministry of Education and Science (MoES) handover capacity strengthening plan.
12. Conduct project site assessments: perform technical evaluations, ensure necessary permits for civil/renovation works, develop Bills of Quantities (BoQ) and damage statements, and other necessary documentation.
13. Develop the Detailed Technical Design for works to be conducted at the canteens of piloted schools all over Kyrgyzstan. This includes identifying and evaluating risks, assessing compliance with relevant construction codes and local laws related to civil works and other relevant standards. It also includes revising technical drawings, Bills of Quantities (BoQs), Damage statement (Defect Plan), Cost Estimates, and any other related documentation.
14. Ensure that the detailed technical design (including water supply, sewerage, electricity supply, and renovation of heating system) for each selected school is of high competency and standard, in accordance with all relevant international and national standards and requirements, and fully conforms to realistic market prices for the region.
15. Collaborate with specified partners on planned renovation jobs and completed jobs.
16. Schedule the project of school infrastructure rehabilitation (outlined by the project objectives) in logical steps, elaborate the budget and work-plan including the timeframe required to meet deadlines.
17. In regards to the tendering process, review the technical specifications against the equipment matrix, project designs, drawings, measures, quantities, description of each item of the Bill of Quantity (BoQ) and ensure its compliance with the technological and construction standards for ITB or RFQ, and if necessary, suggest improvements, modifications, and/or additions.

FUNCTIONAL CAPABILITIES:

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:

• • Has worked with technical teams.
  • Has contributed to implementation of programmes.
  • Has observed or assisted with policy discussions.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience: At least six years of proven experience in the field of supervision and monitoring of civil and community assets repair, rehabilitation or construction; Experience of working with International Organizations or Civil Society Organizations is preferable.

Education: Completion of secondary school education. A post-secondary certificate in the related functional area, such as construction or engineering is preferred. Relevant university degree in architecture or civil engineering will be an asset.

Language: Fluency (level C) in both oral and written communication in English and proficiency in the duty station’s language(s) (Russian or Kyrgyz, both considered an advantage).

All WFP Employees are expected to demonstrate the competencies and standards of behavior aligned with our core values and defined in the WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK, namely:

Leading by example with integrity,

Driving results and delivering on commitments,

Fostering inclusive and collaborative teamwork,

Applying strategic thinking,

Building and maintaining sustainable partnerships.

HOW TO APPLY

To be considered, interested candidates are invited to apply via (https://www.wfp.org/careers/job-openings). Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

• 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.

WFP will not request payment at any stage of the recruitment process including at the offer stage. Any requests for payment should be refused and reported to local law enforcement authorities for appropriate action.

Request for Disability related Reasonable Accommodations:

It is important to WFP to create an accessible and inclusive workplace for everyone. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the selection and hiring process, please direct your request and inquiries to the Diversity and Inclusion team on: global.inclusion@wfp.org, cc’ing bangkok.recruitment@wfp.org. A member of the reasonable accommodation team will contact you to confidentially discuss your needs.

This email is only to be used for any disability related accessibility requirements, and not for sending the application itself. Due to volume of applications, any applications or CVs sent through this email address will not be considered as a formal application and will not receive a reply from WFP.

Please note that WFP may keep candidates who successfully passed recruitment tests and interviews, but were not the first-choice candidate selected for a position, on a roster for similar (or lower-level) upcoming positions or short-term opportunities for direct contracting. Successful candidates will be informed about their inclusion into the roster.

WFP is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce. WFP has zero tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, abuse of authority or discrimination. 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.