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Quantity Surveyor
United Nations World Food Programme (WFP)
Engineering
Civil Engineering
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6 years
Position
2020-01-24
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2020-02-05
Full Time
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Job Description
ABOUT WFP
Assisting 91.4 million people in around 83 countries each year, the World Food Programme (WFP) is the leading humanitarian organization saving lives and changing lives, delivering food assistance in emergencies and working with communities to improve nutrition and build resilience. On any given day, WFP has 5,000 trucks, 20 ships and 92 planes on the move, delivering food and other assistance to those in most need. Every year, we distribute more than 15 billion rations at an estimated average cost per ration of US$ 0.31. These numbers lie at the roots of WFP’s unparalleled reputation as an emergency responder, one that gets the job done quickly at scale in the most difficult environments. WFP’s efforts focus on emergency assistance, relief and rehabilitation, development aid and special operations.
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.
ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT
This position is located in WFP Ethiopia Country Office based in Addis Ababa. The incumbent will be under the direct supervision of the Design Manager, Project Manager and overall supervision of the Head of Engineering Unit or the designate. The jobholder will be responsible for the accountabilities identified hereunder.
JOB PURPOSE
WFP Ethiopia is looking for a Civil Engineer with experience in structural design works and Bill of Quantities to work in WFP Country Office in Addis Ababa
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive):
· Plan and prioritize workload on a weekly basis in discussion with the Design Engineer and Project Managers.
· Prepare Bill of Quantities for various projects (Projects cost ranging from $5,000 to $500,000)
· Help the design team in preparing structural calculations and drawings.
· Be able to prepare Structural, Electrical and Sanitary drawings for various projects under the guidance of Design Manager.
· Conduct dimensional surveys and drawings of WFP compounds in Ethiopia.
· Produce site plans, setting out information, as-built drawings and site profile for a given construction site.
· Produce standard Bill of Quantities as per WFP Field Engineering standard.
· Liaise with other WFP disciplines such as ICT, Security to produce up-to-standard Bill of Quantities.
· Provide input into designs including recommendations on layouts, dimensions, orientations, etc.
· Conduct Quality checks in compliance with the Engineering Unit Quality Control manual.
· Attend meetings with clients and other stakeholders to understand design and provide necessary feedback.
· Propose and suggest ideas that can help develop most cost-effective, practical and feasible options for office and other amenities design.
· Provide support in terms of BoQs and Drawings to the Facility Management team.
· Travel to various parts of Ethiopia for providing necessary project support when required.
· Perform other duties as required.
Job Requirements
DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE:
· Experience in Civil engineering projects such as Building designs, warehouses, etc.
· Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, AutoCAD, ETABs, MS Projects.
· Certificate in the related functional area is required such as AutoCad, ETABs MS Project
· Experience in Structural Design is an added advantage.
· UN experience is beneficial
STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Completion of secondary school education. A post-secondary certificate in Civil Engineering is required.
Experience: Six or more years of relevant progressively responsible experience in Civil Engineering and Structural Design related Projects.
Language: Fluency in both oral and written communication in English. Knowledge of the local language is an added advantage.
How to Apply
WFP is an equal opportunity employer. Female candidates meeting the above qualifications are encouraged to apply on-line through WFP recruitment website.
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.
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