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DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
29 April 202523:59GMT01:00 Central European Time (Rome)WFP celebrates and embraces diversity. It is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all its employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of race colour national origin ethnic or social background genetic information gender gender identity and/or expression sexual orientation religion or belief HIV status or disability.
ABOUT WFP
The World Food Programme is the worlds largest humanitarian organization saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace stability and prosperity for people recovering from conflict disasters and the impact of climate change.
At WFP people are at the heart of everything we do and the vision of the future WFP workforce is one of diverse committed skilled and high performing teams selected on merit operating in a healthy and inclusive work environment living WFPs values (Integrity Collaboration Commitment Humanity and Inclusion) and working with partners to save and change the lives of those WFP serves.
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WHY JOIN WFP
WFP is a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate.
WFP offers a highly inclusive diverse and multicultural working environment.
WFP invests in the personal & professional development of its employees through a range of training accreditation coaching mentorship and other programs as well as through internal mobility opportunities.
A career path in WFP provides an exciting opportunity to work across the various country regional and global offices around the world and with passionate colleagues who work tirelessly to ensure that effective humanitarian assistance reaches millions of people across the globe.
We offer an attractive compensation package (please refer to the Terms and Conditions section of this vacancy announcement).
This position will support WFP Engineering and requires the engagement of a competent Engineering/Legal Contract Manager with a background in both engineering and legal.
The Engineering/Legal Contract Manager shall be able to demonstrate a strong competence with progressively responsible roles in contract management/administration for infrastructure projects (FIDIC form) and legal advice. The Engineering/Legal Contract Manager shall have experience in engineering services and construction activities.
ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under the general supervision of the Chief Engineer WFP Engineering and within the delegated authority the Engineering/Legal Contract Manager will be responsible for some or all of the following activities dependant on the Units needs:
Contract management / Construction Manual duties
1. Finalize the review and maintenance of the existing WFP Construction Manual identify areas requiring improvement or further clarification and implement the changes required considering all the stakeholders contribution from relevant units such as Procurement Legal Programme etc.
2. Develop guidelines based on the WFP Construction Manual for emergencies and works.
3. Provide expert guidance to engineers at HQ and field to ensure a successful project through utilization of the Construction Manual.
4. Integrate Environmental and Social Sustainability (ESS) Occupational Safety and Healthy (OSH) and Quality Management Plan (QMP) considerations into contractual documents by reviewing and adjusting them accordingly.
5. Support the finalization of the WFP LongTerm Agreement of the contract with FIDIC collaborating with Legal and Procurement.
6. Review the existing WFP set of contract documents for engineering services and construction (FIDIC Form) identify areas for improvement through lessons learnt and feedback from the field and implement the changes required.
7. Contribute to / implement WFP policies standards norms and practices ensuring compliance with wider WFP policies procedures guidelines and operations.
8. Contribute to / implement the revision of the WFP Engineering Directive identify areas for improvement through lessons learnt and feedback from the field.
9. Provide legal and contract management services apply best practices standards and innovative that comply with WFP standards and processes.
10. Support engineers at HQ and in the field with the review of agreements and contracts for consultancy and construction activities. Provide guidance in interpretation of the contract documents. Explain and / or reconcile any ambiguities and / or discrepancies in the contract documents and apply the various provisions of the contract documents.
11. Provide guidance and advice in contractual matters (including but not limited to performance bonds insurances claims advance payment guarantees etc..
Legal Role duties
12. Provide expert advice and support related to development of legal framework and agreement for engineering services and construction related activities within the WFP legal guidelines.
13. Provide expert advice and contract support services considering countryspecific requirements using best practices and standards that comply with WFP standards and processes.
14. Draft legal documents including policies directives agreements and contracts. Study legal questions arising out of the interpretation or application of relevant rules policies conventions and agreements.
15. Review existing legal documents including agreements directives memoranda of understanding commercial contracts and other such texts specific to WFP Engineering and related activities and propose legal advice for any amendments/ changes.
16. Draft complex contracts agreements institutional and operational modalities and developing a new legal modality to meet WFP Engineering needs/circumstances.
17. Identify potential liabilities insurance and professional indemnity requirements particularly related to the management of risks associated with the WFP Engineering activities with third parties and work with other business units in WFP and propose mitigation measures.
18. Conduct contract negotiations with external partners as directed and when required.
Capacity Building and Training duties
19. Prepare and deliver training to WFP members/teams on select topics disciplines within the WFP Project Management framework including WFP regulatory procedures standards of practice and implementation and knowledge area such as Scope Development Time Management Financial Management Quality Processes Stakeholder Management Risk Management Communications Planning Contracts and Procurement Integration.
20. Assist in capacity building of WFP teams with involvement in recruitments and inductions.
21. Provide training guidance and updates on the FIDIC contract format to WFP teams.
22. Undertake field missions at short notice.
23. Undertake any other reasonably related duties as assigned by the supervisor.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Education:
University Degree in Civil Engineering. Postgraduate or Master degree specialization in law.
Qualification to practice or ability to be admitted to practice by a recognized national or state bar or law society is preferred.
or
Hold or be eligible for Accreditation to Professional Engineer or Chartered Engineer status or recognised equivalent by an appropriate national or international regulatory authority (Not necessary but an advantage).
Experience:
Minimum 15 years of professional experience in development of legal agreements in context of engineering services and construction legal aspects of engineering services/ construction contracts (FIDIC) and thirdparty agreement management and administration.
Field experience or extensive familiarity with contexts similar to WFP operational environments is highly desirable.
Strong knowledge of operational processes/ requirements risks and liabilities and ability to develop solution to mitigate the risks is required.
Knowledge & Skills:
Good written and verbal communication skills in English.
Knowledge and/or experience in engineering design and construction.
Detailed knowledge of consultancy and construction contract formats and contract under FIDIC including assessment of claims.
Good knowledge of public procurement procedures; international contract formats and construction management procedures.
Experience of working within the International Humanitarian Community.
Languages:
International Professional: Fluency (level C) in English language. Intermediate knowledge (level B) of a second official UN language: Arabic Chinese French Russian Spanish and/or WFPs working language Portuguese is considered an advantage.
WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK
WFP Leadership Framework guides to the common standards of behavior that guide HOW we work together to accomplish our mission.
Click here to access WFP Leadership Framework
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
WFP is committed to supporting individuals with disabilities by providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation please contact:
NO FEE DISCLAIMER
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REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION
We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate complete and includes your employment records academic qualifications language skills and UN Grade (if applicable).
Once your profile is completed please apply and submit your application.
Please make sure you upload your professional CV in the English language
Kindly note the only documents you will need to submit at this time are your CV and Cover Letter
Additional documents such as passport recommendation letters academic certificates etc. may potentially be requested at a future time
Please contact us at in case you face any challenges with submitting your application
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified
All employment decisions are made on the basis of organizational needs job requirements merit and individual qualifications. WFP is committed to providing an inclusive work environment free of sexual exploitation and abuse all forms of discrimination any kind of harassment sexual harassment and abuse of authority. Therefore all selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.
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.
Required Experience:
Contract
Employment Type
Full-Time
