Mechanical Drafts Man Jobs in Yemen

<p>Key Responsibilities</p><p><br></p><p>1. Engineering and Project Management Support</p><p><br></p><p>Provide engineering and project management support for WFP facilities, premises and infrastructure projects through the application of best practices, innovative technologies and engineering principles.</p><p>Conduct technical assessments and develop evidence-based recommendations to improve the suitability, safety, sustainability, functionality, and operational efficiency of WFP infrastructure.</p><p>Prepare engineering designs, drawings, technical specifications, Bills of Quantities (BoQs), cost estimates and other technical documentation required for structural maintenance, renovation and construction projects.</p><p>Participate in technical and design reviews and recommend practical, innovative and cost-effective engineering solutions for new and existing facilities including the resilience programme-related facilities.</p><p>Support the planning, implementation, monitoring and quality assurance of engineering, rehabilitation, maintenance and construction projects within WFP premises.</p><p>Participate in technical evaluations during procurement processes by developing technical requirements, conducting technical evaluation and analyzing contractors’ and suppliers’ technical proposals.</p><p>Monitor project implementation progress, identify engineering risks and bottlenecks, and recommend corrective and preventive measures to ensure timely and successful project delivery.</p><p>Support the preparation, implementation and technical monitoring of School Feeding infrastructure projects, Food For Assets (FFA) programme, Healthy Kitchens projects and other programme-related engineering activities.</p><p>Prepare technical reports, project updates, engineering analyses and maintain engineering records, databases and documentation to support informed decision-making and reporting requirements.</p><p>Promote environmental sustainability, energy efficiency, climate-resilient practices, and business continuity considerations in engineering solutions and infrastructure projects.</p><p><br></p><p>2. Field Support</p><p><br></p><p>Provide engineering support and technical guidance to field offices across Yemen Country Office on infrastructure, resilience programme-related projects, and engineering-related matters.</p><p>Conduct field missions, site assessments, conditions surveys, and technical inspections to evaluate infrastructure conditions and identify engineering requirements.</p><p>Monitor engineering activities implemented at field locations and provided recommendations to ensure compliance with WFP standards, technical specifications, and operational requirements.</p><p>Coordinate with field offices and relevant stakeholders to facilitate the implementation, monitoring, and reporting of engineering and infrastructures projects.</p><p>Establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal stakeholders, government counterparts, UN agencies, implementing partners and contractors on engineering-related matters.</p><p>Support knowledge-sharing and capacity-building initiatives by providing technical guidance, training, and coaching relevant staff on engineering practices and standards.</p><p><br></p><p>QUALIFICATIONS &amp; EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Education:</p><p><br></p><p>Advanced University degree in Engineering (Civil Engineer) or Architecture from an institution recognized by the ministry of education in Yemen, obtained after a minimum of five years of full-time study in Yemen or abroad.</p><p><br></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Experience:</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Total relevant 5 years of experience including minimum 2 years of professional experience in operations and maintenance systems in large scale buildings (12,000 sqm).</p><p>Experience in Contract Management.</p><p>Experience with procurement procedures and practices.</p><p><br></p><p>Knowledge &amp; Skills:</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Demonstrated knowledge of Yemeni legislation and regulations in relation to maintenance and construction planning, management, and implementation.</p><p>Good knowledge of public and UN procurement procedures, international contract formats, and construction management procedures.</p><p>Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Project, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).</p><p>Advanced knowledge of AutoCAD is required.</p><p>Working knowledge of facilities management softwares (e.g. Archibus)</p><p>Working knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems.</p><p>Good knowledge of integrated Facility Management systems.</p><p>Ability to communicate and understand technical documents in Arabic and English is required.</p><p>Good technical problem-solving skills.</p><p>Ability to understand and establish priorities and work by objectives.</p><p>Ability to work in a team establish effective working relationships and communicate with internal customers (WFP Yemen) and external counterpart (GHQ MSDE) and people from different nationalities, cultural backgrounds, and competencies.</p><p>Ability to work under stress and work overtime when required.</p><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><p>Education: Advanced University degree in Engineering (Civil Engineer) or Architecture from an institution recognized by the ministry of education in Yemen, obtained after a minimum of five years of full-time study in Yemen or abroad.</p><p>Experience: Total relevant 5 years of experience including minimum 2 years of professional experience in operations and maintenance systems in large scale buildings (12,000 sqm). Experience in Contract Management. Experience with procurement procedures and practices.</p><p>Knowledge &amp; Skills: Demonstrated knowledge of Yemeni legislation and regulations in relation to maintenance and construction planning, management, and implementation. Good knowledge of public and UN procurement procedures, international contract formats, and construction management procedures. Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Project, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). Advanced knowledge of AutoCAD is required. Working knowledge of facilities management softwares (e.g. Archibus) Working knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems. Good knowledge of integrated Facility Management systems. Ability to communicate and understand technical documents in Arabic and English is required. Good technical problem-solving skills. Ability to understand and establish priorities and work by objectives. Ability to work in a team establish effective working relationships and communicate with internal customers (WFP Yemen) and external counterpart (GHQ MSDE) and people from different nationalities, cultural backgrounds, and competencies. Ability to work under stress and work overtime when required.</p><p>Languages: English-Arabic.</p>