Engineer
Organizational Context
The World Food Programme (WFP) is the world's largest humanitarian organization, dedicated to saving lives in emergencies and building pathways to peace and prosperity. We operate globally, using food assistance to support people recovering from conflict, disasters, and extreme weather. WFP is committed to a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, working collaboratively to achieve our mission.
Job Purpose
The Engineer will provide essential technical guidance and support for WFP's infrastructure improvement projects in Dodoma, Tanzania. This role involves the planning, design, supervision, and implementation of works at the Kizota warehouse and Dodoma office, including flood mitigation, rehabilitation, and construction of facilities. The Engineer will ensure effective project coordination, quality assurance, financial monitoring, and stakeholder engagement. Responsibilities include assessing works, reviewing contractor compliance, managing project risks, and liaising with local authorities and internal units. The position requires ensuring adherence to international construction standards while considering local constraints, contributing to the timely and efficient delivery of high-quality outputs and maintaining safe working environments.
Responsibilities
The World Food Programme (WFP) is seeking an Engineer to provide technical guidance for infrastructure improvements at the Kizota warehouse and Dodoma office in Tanzania. This role involves technical support for the planning, design, supervision, and implementation of facility upgrades, including flood mitigation and construction of operational and welfare facilities. The Engineer will ensure effective project coordination, contract administration, quality assurance, financial monitoring, and stakeholder engagement. Key responsibilities include assessing works, conducting quality control, reviewing contractor compliance, and contributing to the timely delivery of quality outputs. The position also requires identifying project risks and developing mitigation strategies. The Engineer will prepare budgets and technical specifications, supervise construction and rehabilitation work, and ensure adherence to international construction standards and local constraints. This includes liaising with local authorities, maintaining project records, guiding contractors, and supporting the procurement unit in tender processes and bid evaluations. Additionally, the Engineer will oversee health and safety compliance on-site, manage administrative tasks related to facility assessments and office moves, and track project finances. The role demands strong technical and problem-solving skills, effective communication, and proficiency in relevant software, with a minimum of five years of experience in managing engineering projects.
Work Experience
Requires at least five years of postgraduate, progressively responsible professional experience in managing/design engineering projects. Must have demonstrated ability in independent decision-making, managing cost-effective and safe working environments, and contributing to budget preparation and cost control. Experience with international construction contract law and FIDIC or similar contract formats is necessary. Strong technical, problem-solving, communication, and negotiation skills are essential. Proficiency in relevant software like MS Office, AutoCAD, and Net Browsers is needed. Knowledge of engineering design and green building practices is desirable.
Skills
Engineering, Project Management, Construction Supervision, Quality Assurance, Budgeting, Contract Administration, Risk Management, Technical Support, Infrastructure Development, Health & Safety Compliance, Procurement Support, Stakeholder Engagement, Reporting, Problem-Solving, Communication, Negotiation, AutoCAD, MS Office Suite