Engineer - SC8, Skardu, Gilgit-Baltistan

About the role

The World Food Programme (WFP) Pakistan is hiring an Engineer (grade SC8) for an 8-month service contract in Skardu, Gilgit-Baltistan. The Engineer acts as WFP's on-site representative for construction activities at the Humanitarian Relief Facility (HRF) site and supervises the assessment, upgrade, rehabilitation and maintenance of Benazir Nashonuma Programme (BNP) Facility Centers across Gilgit-Baltistan. The position reports to the Head of Engineering and coordinates with the Head of Field Office AJK & GB and other units.

Key responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day construction works at the HRF site, including civil, structural, architectural, electrical, mechanical, plumbing and infrastructure works, in line with approved drawings, specifications and contract requirements.
• Monitor contractor performance, manpower, equipment and resources, and resolve technical issues.
• Implement QA/QC procedures: routine inspections, material testing, field tests, commissioning, and corrective action on non-compliant works.
• Administer contracts: review work programmes, assess claims and variation orders, verify interim and final payment certificates and invoices.
• Monitor project progress and prepare weekly, monthly and ad hoc reports.
• Ensure compliance with WFP safety standards, HSE plans, PPE use and environmental requirements, and report accidents and incidents.
• Assess BNP facilities, prepare condition reports and maintenance recommendations, and supervise upgrades and repairs.
• Maintain project records, inspection reports, photographic documentation and as-built drawings, and coordinate with contractors, consultants, government authorities and partners.

Required profile

• Advanced university degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline, with Professional Engineer / Chartered Engineer accreditation or equivalent; alternatively a first-level degree plus two years of managerial experience.
• At least one year of progressively responsible experience in construction supervision, contract management and infrastructure projects.
• Experience supervising warehouses, PEB structures, logistics facilities, public buildings or other large-scale infrastructure, and in contract administration, variation management, payment certification and QA/QC.
• Fluency in English and Urdu; knowledge of local languages in Gilgit-Baltistan is an advantage.
• Prior experience with UN agencies, international organizations, donor-funded or humanitarian projects is an asset; remote, mountainous environments are highly desirable.

Applications are made online through the WFP careers site; only shortlisted candidates are contacted. The vacancy is open to Pakistani nationals only, and qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.