Programme Associate (Engineering and Asset Creation)SC6
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TERMS OF REFERENCE
Title of post: Programme Associate (Engineering and Asset Creation) SC6
Number of positions: Two (2)
Type of contract: Service Contract (SC)
Unit/ division: Programme
Duty Station: Banjul
Duration: Twelve months
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A. ORGANISATIONAL CONTEXT
The United Nations World Food Programme 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.
Under Strategic Outcome 4 of the Country Strategic plan in The Gambia, WFP supports Food-insecure smallholder farmers and communities by enhancing their livelihoods and resilience that better meet their food security and nutrition needs all year round. This involves providing support in construction of food processing and storage facilities, improving hygiene at processing sites, asset creation through cash for work construction activities, soil conservation, and prevention of salt water intrusion in arable land, among other interventions.
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JOB PURPOSE:
Under the supervision of the Head of Programme, and technical guidance from WFP MSD Engineer Unit, the Programme Associate (Engineering and Asset Creation) providing support and technical analysis in engineering and asset creation activities, overseeing and reviewing construction services and various projects across the country based on specific timelines and action plans, managing relationships with various vendors, as well as contributing to the cost-effective and timely delivery of agreed-upon results for each project.
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B. ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES (not all-inclusive, nor exhaustive):
- Contribute to the implementation of WFP Policies, standards, norms and practices ensuring compliance with wider WFP procedures, guidelines and operations.
- Provide construction and project management services, apply engineering best practices, standards and innovative technologies that comply with WFP standards and processes.
- Contribute towards the analysis of project proposal to enable effective decision making on project technical feasibility
- Support in the collation of data and contribute to preparation of accurate and timely reporting on outputs to facilitate informed decision-making and consistency of information presented to the stakeholders.
- Coordinate, monitor and process administrative actions related to procurement, finance, human resources, etc., including contracts with external vendors, to ensure all data is accurately and timely recorded, processed in WFP corporate systems and any operational issues addressed; and provide technical guidance to support a successful construction procurement process.
- Provide support in technical design or review, exchange of knowledge and experience, keeping abreast of construction and engineering technologies to facilitate implementation of innovative engineering solutions.
- Support the capacity building of staff to facilitate continued development and high performance.
- Support in technical feasibility studies, conduct engineering site assessments of WFP facilities, and develop remedial plans to ensure suitability to operational purposes, safety, and efficiency of structures and equipment in line with WFP policies, criteria and standards.
- Support in the preparation of site assessment reports, BOQs and schematic drawings, and establish and maintain partnerships with internal and external clients to effectively meet clients’ expectations.
- Oversee and review all construction works at sites to ensure compliance with specifications and approved drawings, including managing Quality Assurance and Control procedures, and management of risks at construction projects.
- Other as required.
OTHER POST REQUIREMENTS (details to be determined by Post Managers):
FUNCTIONAL CAPABILITIES:
WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK: COMMON STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOUR
Leads by
Example with
Integrity
Upholds WFP values,
principles, and standards
Demonstrates and encourages others to uphold the WFP values, principles and standards
Respects others and values diversity
Values diversity using respectful and inclusive language, and encourages others to do the same
Stays focused and calm under pressure
Stays focused and calm when under pressure and encourages others to do the same
Demonstrates humility and a willingness to learn
Shows humility and a willingness to learn and share knowledge, frequently seeking and acting on feedback, and taking up opportunities to develop
Drives Results and Delivers on
Commitments
Delivers results for
maximum impact
Holds self and/or others accountable for the delivery of results
Delegates appropriately
Delivers results against delegated tasks and seeks guidance and support where needed
Adapts readily to change
Responds readily to change adjusting work as needed
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Fosters Inclusive and Collaborative
Is inclusive and collaborative
Promotes inclusive teamwork and psychological safety by sharing ideas and openly raising issues
Gives timely and constructive feedback
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Supports development for others by giving timely and constructive feedback
Builds and shares new perspectives
Listens attentively to others to capture, learn, build and share new perspectives
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Applies Strategic
Thinking
Communicates and
fulfils WFP’s vision
Fulfils WFP’s vision and is able to explain how their objectives support the vision
Embraces curiosity and new ways of doing things
Demonstrates curiosity, and proposes new ways of doing things when relevant
Analyses and evaluates data
Gathers data and shares knowledge to inform team decision making
Considers the impact of decisions
Implements decisions and asks questions to understand the impact for wider objectives
Builds and
Maintains
Sustainable
Partnerships
Builds partnerships
Builds partnerships by seeking out opportunities to work with others
Collaborates to deliver common objectives
Collaborates with partners by sharing information and working together to deliver common
goals
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FUNTIONAL CAPABILITIES:
Capability Name
Description of the behaviour expected for the proficiency level
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.
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DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE:
- Have a minimum of six years of experience working with an engineering team especially in construction site supervision.
- Has contributed to the technical design of small and mid-size construction projects.
- Has provided coaching or training to new staff members within area of expertise.
STANDARD MINIMUM ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Completion of secondary school education. A post-secondary certificate in civil engineering or Architecture (Diploma).
Language: Fluency (level C) in English language.
QUALIFIED FEMALES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.
- Only Gambian nationals or holders of permanent residency are eligible to apply for this position.
- Applications are to be submitted and received online and in English language only.
- WFP will apply a rigorous and transparent selection process including thorough assessment of technical skills to ensure the best candidates are selected for the job. Please ensure that your application contains accurate and complete information on academic qualifications, employment record and language skills.
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- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Deadline for submission of applications is 18th January 2024
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- -------- WFP has zero tolerance for any form of discrimination ……..