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World Food Programme

UN food assistance and humanitarian relief

Facility Engineer (Civil)

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/16/2026Deadline 10/23/26
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Senior
Master's
Aden, Yemen
In PersonField missions and travel to field offices across Yemen are required.
Architecture & Civil EngineeringConstruction Management

About the job

Requirements
  • An advanced university degree in Civil Engineering or Architecture from an institution recognized by Yemen’s Ministry of Education, obtained after at least five years of full-time study in Yemen or abroad.
  • At least five years of relevant experience, including at least two years of professional experience in operations and maintenance systems for large-scale buildings of 12,000 square meters.
  • Experience in contract management.
  • Experience with procurement procedures and practices.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of Yemeni legislation and regulations related to maintenance and construction planning, management, and implementation.
  • Good knowledge of public and United Nations procurement procedures, international contract formats, and construction management procedures.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Project, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
  • Advanced knowledge of AutoCAD.
  • Working knowledge of facilities management software such as 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.
  • Ability to establish priorities and work by objectives.
  • Ability to work effectively with internal customers, external counterparts, and people from different nationalities, cultural backgrounds, and competencies.
  • Ability to work under stress and work overtime when required.
Responsibilities
  • Provide engineering and project management support for WFP facilities, premises, and infrastructure projects by applying best practices, innovative technologies, and engineering principles.
  • Conduct technical assessments and develop evidence-based recommendations to improve the suitability, safety, sustainability, functionality, and operational efficiency of WFP infrastructure.
  • Prepare engineering designs, drawings, technical specifications, Bills of Quantities, cost estimates, and other technical documentation for structural maintenance, renovation, and construction projects.
  • Participate in technical and design reviews and recommend practical, innovative, and cost-effective engineering solutions for new and existing facilities, including resilience programme-related facilities.
  • Support the planning, implementation, monitoring, and quality assurance of engineering, rehabilitation, maintenance, and construction projects within WFP premises.
  • Participate in technical evaluations during procurement by developing technical requirements, conducting technical evaluations, and analyzing contractors’ and suppliers’ technical proposals.
  • Monitor project implementation progress, identify engineering risks and bottlenecks, and recommend corrective and preventive measures to support timely project delivery.
  • Support the preparation, implementation, and technical monitoring of School Feeding infrastructure projects, Food For Assets programme, Healthy Kitchens projects, and other programme-related engineering activities.
  • Prepare technical reports, project updates, and engineering analyses, and maintain engineering records, databases, and documentation for decision-making and reporting.
  • Promote environmental sustainability, energy efficiency, climate-resilient practices, and business continuity in engineering solutions and infrastructure projects.
  • Provide engineering support and technical guidance to field offices across Yemen on infrastructure, resilience programme-related projects, and engineering matters.
  • Conduct field missions, site assessments, condition surveys, and technical inspections to evaluate infrastructure conditions and identify engineering requirements.
  • Monitor engineering activities at field locations and provide recommendations to ensure compliance with WFP standards, technical specifications, and operational requirements.
  • Coordinate with field offices and relevant stakeholders to facilitate implementation, monitoring, and reporting of engineering and infrastructure projects.
  • Establish and maintain working relationships with internal stakeholders, government counterparts, United Nations agencies, implementing partners, and contractors on engineering matters.
  • Support knowledge-sharing and capacity-building initiatives by providing technical guidance, training, and coaching to relevant staff on engineering practices and standards.

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The World Food Programme (WFP) is the United Nations’ food assistance arm and the world’s largest humanitarian organization focused on fighting hunger. It delivers food aid and nutrition support to people in emergencies and in food-insecure areas around the world. WFP works by providing direct food deliveries, cash-based transfers, and logistical support to reach communities in need; it also runs programs like school meals and nutrition initiatives to improve health and resilience. What makes WFP different from its peers is its scale and global logistics network—having a mandate from the UN to operate in many countries and coordinate large, rapid-response relief efforts, often moving food, supplies, and aid through complex supply chains. The program’s goal is to save lives by preventing hunger and to help people achieve longer-term food security and resilience, so communities can recover from crises and build sustainable access to food.

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  • South Korea's July 2026 $5 million and Circle's September 2026 grant support new programs.
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  • WFP plans only 110 million recipients in 2026, down from 266 million need.
  • Sudan operations face imminent scale-backs within weeks unless funding arrives before October 2026.
  • WFP is cutting staff 18 percent and aiming for 16,000 employees, signaling deep retrenchment.

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  • WFP operates in 83 countries, moving food and cash through crisis corridors.
  • Its logistics network reaches conflict zones like Sudan and Somalia where private operators cannot.
  • WFP pairs emergency aid with nutrition, school feeding, and digital payment pilots.

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