DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
25 December 2024-23:59-GMT+01:00 West Africa Standard Time (Ndjamena)
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?
ABOUT MANAGEMENT SERVICES UNIT AT WFP
Management Services is managing a large portfolio of services (Fleet, Fuel, Assets, Engineering, Protocol, Travel, Guest Houses, Space management, OSH, Accessibility, etc.), to support the programmatic and logistics functions in N’djamena and in the 14 other locations where WFP has a presence.
This position is based in N’Djamena and reports to the Head of engineers’ team, under the general supervision of the head of management Services.
THE ROLE
To contribute to daily planning and delivery of quality, customer-focused, value for money administrative services that enable staff in country/location operations to deliver food assistance to beneficiaries, in line with WFP’s strategy.
The incumbent will work under the direct supervision of the Head of the Engineers team and the general supervision of the Head of the Management Services Unit. The main tasks required of the position will include coordination and supervision of engineering design and review; engineering projects management; constructions procurement processes; contracts management for construction activities and public Procurement Contracting in a UN Environment; facilities and electricity maintenance work coordination and supervision. He/She will supervise a more junior engineers’ team and work closely with all the other Units to respond in time to their operational needs in terms of constructions and maintenance.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive, within delegated authority):
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Critical success factors:
Education: First University degree in Civil Engineering or related Engineering discipline. Hold or be eligible for Accreditation to “Professional Engineer” or “Chartered Engineer” status, or recognized equivalent by an appropriate national or international regulatory authority.
Experience: at least 3 years of relevant experience to the role with a master’s degree or additional years of experience of related work experience and/or trainings/ courses with a bachelor’s degree.
Language: Fluency (level C) in both French and English language
DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE
OUR VALUES
WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK
WFP Leadership Framework guides to the common standards of behavior that guide HOW we work together to accomplish our mission.
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REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
WFP is dedicated to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our recruitment process is inclusively crafted to welcome candidates of all backgrounds, celebrating diversity and ensuring a respectful environment for all. We aim for an accessible and fair recruitment journey. Should you need any reasonable accommodations or have accessibility concerns, please reach out to us confidentially at global.inclusion@wfp.org. Our DEI team is here to ensure your full participation in our recruitment process.
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REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION
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