Job Expired
Site Engineer
World Food Programme
Engineering
Civil Engineering
------
7 years
Position
2020-01-22
to
2020-02-05
Contract
Share
Job Description
Selection of staff is made on a competitive basis, and we are committed to promoting diversity and gender balance.
WFP Ethiopia is working with the government and other humanitarian partners to strengthen the resilience of Ethiopia’s most vulnerable population and to chart a more prosperous and sustainable future for the next generation. The Country Office also supports programmes that use food assistance to empower women, transform areas affected by climate change and keep children in school. It aims to contribute to Ethiopia’s five-year development agenda, the Growth and Transformation Plan (GTP), through which the Government combats food insecurity.
- Supervise construction activities on site.
- Monitor and control the quality of all materials used, and all works carried out by the contractor are in accordance with the contract and national standards.
- Test every construction material before use, send test results for the project manager for decision making.
- Prepare and share daily progress report for CO Engineering unit
- Keep written records and photographs of every stage of the works and produce a final report when the projects are complete.
- Make recommendations to the sub-office/country office to certify works have been completed in accordance with the contract.
- Act as the main technical adviser on a construction site for subcontractors, crafts people and operatives; Setting out, levelling and surveying at the site; Checking plans, drawings and quantities for accuracy of calculations; Ensuring all materials used and work performed are as per specifications.
- Liaise with any stakeholders, community members, consultants, contractors, supervisors and the general workforce involved in the project.
10. Resolve any unexpected technical difficulties, and other problems that may arise.
11. Ensure that all construction works being carried out by Contractors on behalf of WFP are executed in accordance with health and safety best practice, and in accordance with Ethiopian Labor Law, and in accordance with the ethics of the United Nations.
12. Perform other duties as required.
- A strong working knowledge of Ethiopian standard construction practice
- Ability to perform civil engineering field tests.
- A willingness to learn new construction methods and adhere to international standards as instructed by WFP Engineers
- Good supervision skills, ability to manage teams of workers and ensure quality
- Ability to speak and write fluently in English and Amharic.
- The ability to read drawings, and follow a schedule
- A natural ability to identify and solve problems and ensure progress on site.
- Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Autocad and Outlook (Email)
Experience: At least Seven or more years of relevant progressively responsible experience as a Site Engineer working on maintenance and construction projects such as offices, guest houses, etc
Language: Fluency in both oral and written communication in English. Knowledge of the local language is added advantage.
- Understand and communicate the Strategic Objectives: Coaches team in the most effective ways to communicate WFP’s Strategic Objectives to WFP team and partners in the field.
- Be a force for positive change: Implements new methods or tools to improve team’s work processes and productivity.
- Make the mission inspiring to our team: Maps team’s activities and tasks to specific successes in beneficiary communities to showcase positive impact.
- Make our mission visible in everyday actions: Explains to teammates how each unit contributes to the overall WFP mission.
- Look for ways to strengthen people's skills: Identifies skill development opportunities such as training modules or on-the-job experiences for self, colleagues and direct reports.
- Create an inclusive culture: Facilitates team building activities to build rapport in own unit.
- Be a coach & provide constructive feedback: Facilitates the pairing of junior colleagues with coaches within own team.
- Create an “I will”/”We will” spirit: Proactively anticipates potential challenges and develops mitigation plans to ensure that team meets goals and targets.
- Encourage innovation & creative solutions: Identifies opportunities to be creative in own work and to help team be more innovative and accurate in their respective tasks and areas of work.
- Focus on getting results: Monitors team’s deliverables and provides feedback to ensure outcomes are delivered consistently and accurately.
- Make commitments and make good on commitments: Provides accurate guidance to team on expected responsibilities and tasks, whilst also upholding own commitment to the team.
- Be Decisive: Sets an example and provides guidance to junior team members on when to escalate issues when faced with challenging issues in the workplace or in the field.
- Connect and share across WFP units: Facilitates partnerships with other WFP units to accomplish missions in the field.
- Build strong external partnerships: Sets an example and provides guidance to team on how to build relationships with external partners.
- Be politically agile & adaptable: Articulates to colleagues or direct reports the value of contributing to other WFP teams and agency partnerships in fulfilling WFP’s goals and objectives.
- Be clear about the value WFP brings to partnerships: Organizes, monitors, and prioritizes own and team’s efforts to ensure that they will fulfill the needs of internal and external partners.
This VA is open ONLY to Ethiopian Nationals.
Public access: http://www1.wfp.org/careers/job-openings
WFP staff access: http://newgo.wfp.org/services/e-recruitment
Please note that WFP does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process. Only qualified candidates will be contacted.
WFP has zero tolerance for discrimination and does not discriminate on the basis of HIV/AIDS status.
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.
Related Jobs
1 day left
Minaye PLC
Senior Site Engineer
Site Engineer
Full Time
8 yrs
5 Positions
Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or in a related field of study with relevant work experience in building construction projects (high-rise, residential, commercial, or industrial). Duties & Responsibilities: - Lead and manage on-site construction activities, ensuring compliance with design specifications, safety regulations, and quality standards. - Supervise and mentor junior engineers, contractors, and laborers to ensure efficient project execution. - Review drawings, resolve technical issues, and liaise with architects, consultants, and subcontractors. - Track project milestones, prepare progress reports, and ensure deadlines are met. Required Skills: - Strong knowledge of construction methodologies, materials, and safety regulations. - Proficiency in AutoCAD, MS Project, and other construction management software. - Excellent leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills. - Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks efficiently.
1 day left
Ethiopian Engineering Corporation
Senior Planning Engineer (Vacancy Code - Hahu/Plan002/2025)
Planning Engineer
Full Time
4 yrs
4 Positions
Bachelor's in Civil Engineering, Construction Management (COTM) or in a related field of study with relevant work experience (experience at international company is an added advantage) Duties & Responsibilities: - Prepare quantity take off for planning & schedules. - Co-lead preparation of baseline program, schedules, milestones, deliverables and timelines as per project management plan - Maintain detailed construction planning schedules for new construction and renovation work, as required. - Develop and analyze man-hour resources, equipment resources and cost loaded, time-phased schedules. - Producing visual aids to help explain the schedule of work, including bar charts and network diagrams Required Skills: - Technical skills - Project Management - Advanced MS- Office (MS Word, MS-Excel), Primavera, Autcad & Revit Softwares - Project Planning skill - Strong Analytical skill - Critical and Logical thinking
6 days left
Ethiopian Engineering Corporation
Senior QA/QC Engineer
Quality Engineer
Full Time
5 yrs
2 Positions
Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or in a related field of study with relevant work experience out of which 1 year in a senior position in a similar discipline of work (work experience at an international company will be given priority) Duties & Responsibilites: - Reviews design, manufacturing, and testing documentation. - Coordinates and performs inspections of raw materials and finished products, applying appropriate quality assurance testing process as per national and international standards Required Skills: - Excellent Communication Skills - Excellent Reporting Skill - Excellent Skill of Microsoft tools
7 days left
Ethiopian Engineering Corporation
Junior Site Engineer
Site Engineer
Full Time
0 yrs
2 Positions
Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or in a related field of study Duties & Responsibilites: - Establish and maintain strong working relationship with internal and external stakeholders, design team, authorities, utilities and associated organizations. - Responsible for executing & implementing technical documents, drawings & quality, safety, and site supervision. - Works under the direct command and management of Engineers/Managers. Required Skills: - Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills - Strong technical writing and verbal communication skills - Excellent knowledge of construction processes, quality, and safety.
27 days left
ATTA Trading PLC
Deputy General Manager
General Manager
Full Time
6 yrs
1 Position
PhD or Master's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Technology Management or in a related field of study with relevant work experience Experience: 6 years for PhD and 15 years for Master's Degree Holders Duties & Responsibilities: - Provide overall leadership and management of the company’s operations. - Develop and implement strategic plans to improve company efficiency and productivity. - Oversee the assessment process to enhance performance and decision-making. - Ensure alignment of corporate objectives with operational activities. - Foster a strong corporate culture and lead organizational development. Required Skills: - Proven track record in corporate management and strategic leadership. - Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills. - Excellent communication and team leadership abilities.
1 day left
Ethiopian Engineering Corporation
Design Coordinator-Projects
Project Coordinator
Full Time
5 yrs
1 Position
Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, or in a related field of study with relevant work experience Duties & Responsibilities: - Conducts and manages activities to conceptualize, evaluate alternatives and receive approvals for project implementation - Defines project work scopes, coordinates with permitting and public/private utility agencies, collects and reviews project documentation, performs field data collection, analyzes alternatives and prepares recommendations and applications. Create and maintain BIM software template files to assure standards - Prepares agendas, leads, and participates in project and construction meetings. Participates in regular on-site contractor meetings to discuss project schedule and milestones (Vacancy Code-Design 001/2025) Place of work: Any where in Ethiopia