Volunteer (Engineer/Architect)

WFP seeks candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our humanitarian principles.

Selection of staff is made on a competitive basis, and we are committed to promoting diversity and gender balance.

This is a volunteer assignment and WFP is not offering any monetary benefits, but providing a great learning opportunity in one of the largest humanitarian organization.

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.

Construction of the last remaining HRF in Muzaffarbad, AJK is planned to start this year. Currently the design phase is in progress, to be followed by the tendering process starting from July. After the award of construction contract, the actual construction works will start with a total planned duration of 12 month.

• Assist in maintenance of the office files, documents and records in accordance with established systems and processes, so that information is current and readily available.
• Assist in preparing basic plans ,drawings and scope of work for construction works, supervise construction activities if required.
• Assist in preparing the basic cost estimate for construction projects.
• Assist in tendering process
• Site visit to construction projects if required.
• Assist in overseeing the execution of the works
• Inform construction manager to any technical or quality issues related to construction activties at site.
• Assist in close monitoring of  the construction progress if it is proceeding in accordance with the approved work programme.
• Assit in reviewing all required supporting documents if  valid, duly signed and attached to the bills/invoices.
• Assist to notify immediately the concerned of discrepancies (if any) in the invoices and suggest for corrections accordingly•      Update payment tracks every month and report to supervisor.
• Assist to maintain the office records both hard and soft copies for construction related project files.

Education: Diploma or preferably graduation in Architecture, Civil Engineering or Related Field

Experience: Previous experience in related field is highly preferred.

Deadline for applications is 16 July 2019.

Qualified female applicants are especially encouraged to apply

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.