UN Volunteer for Child Rights and Tourism
United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)
Mexico
December 23, 2025
VolunteerDecember 23, 2025
World Food Programme (WFP) About
Founded in 1961 and assisting 80 million people in around 80 countries each year, the World Food Programme (WFP) is the leading humanitarian organization fighting hunger worldwide, delivering food assistance in emergencies and working with communities to improve nutrition and build resilience.
WFP’s efforts focus on emergency assistance, relief and rehabilitation, development aid and special operations. Two-thirds of its work is in conflict-affected countries where people are three times more likely to be undernourished than those living in countries without conflict.
In emergencies, WFP is often first on the scene, providing food assistance to the victims of war, civil conflict, drought, floods, earthquakes, hurricanes, crop failures and natural disasters. When the emergency subsides, WFP helps communities rebuild shattered lives and livelihoods. WFP also works to strengthen the resilience of people and communities affected by protracted crises by applying a development lens in its humanitarian response.
WFP is the largest humanitarian organisation implementing school feeding programmes worldwide and has been doing so for over 50 years. Each year, WFP provides school meals to between 20 and 25 million children across 63 countries, often in the hardest-to-reach areas.
Job Description
Job Posting Organization:
The World Food Programme (WFP) is the world’s largest humanitarian organization, dedicated to saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build pathways to peace, stability, and prosperity for people recovering from conflict, disasters, and the impacts of climate change. Established in 1961, WFP operates in over 80 countries, employing thousands of staff members who are committed to the mission of alleviating hunger and improving security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">food security. WFP's vision emphasizes diversity and inclusion, ensuring that its workforce reflects the communities it serves. The organization has received numerous accolades, including the Nobel Peace Prize in 2020, recognizing its efforts to combat hunger and promote peace. WFP is committed to fostering a healthy work environment that values integrity, collaboration, commitment, humanity, and inclusion, and it actively encourages qualified candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply for positions within the organization.
Job Overview:
The Engineer/Architect position is situated within the Management Services Unit of the WFP Haiti Country Office (HTCO) and is crucial for the effective execution of engineering projects and activities. The role requires a competent civil engineer or architect who will be responsible for a variety of tasks, including engineering design and review, project management, and construction procurement processes. The successful candidate will engage in contract management for construction activities and provide technical support to WFP’s operations in Haiti. This position not only demands technical expertise in engineering but also requires strong leadership skills to manage the engineering team effectively. The Engineer/Architect will be expected to travel to field locations as necessary, ensuring that WFP's engineering standards and practices are upheld in all projects. The role is pivotal in ensuring that the organization’s infrastructure projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards, thereby directly contributing to WFP's mission of providing humanitarian assistance.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The Engineer/Architect will be responsible for a comprehensive range of duties, including but not limited to: providing advice and support on engineering services and construction activities; managing project proposals to ensure technical feasibility; conducting detailed designs in accordance with international standards; participating in design reviews and providing recommendations; developing project budgets and cost estimations; preparing construction contract documentation; supporting the engineering team with tender packages and evaluations; undertaking field missions to support projects; attending meetings and preparing reports; liaising with stakeholders; supervising construction works; establishing project performance monitoring procedures; assisting with procurement matters; and ensuring quality assurance throughout the design and construction phases. The Engineer/Architect will also be expected to operate computer-assisted engineering software and undertake any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a university degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related field. A professional license as a 'Professional Engineer' or 'Chartered Engineer' is preferred but not mandatory. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in engineering design, construction management, and contract management, with a detailed understanding of public procurement procedures and international construction contract formats. Good communication and leadership skills are essential, as is the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment. Knowledge of health and safety regulations and quality control processes is also required.
Educational Background:
A university degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management is required for this position. Candidates with additional certifications or licenses in engineering or architecture will be viewed favorably. Continuous professional development and training in relevant fields will also be beneficial.
Experience:
A minimum of 10 years of relevant civil engineering experience is required, with progressively responsible roles in various contexts. Experience working in humanitarian settings and under challenging conditions with limited infrastructure is essential. Candidates should demonstrate experience in health and safety management and quality control, as well as a proven track record in managing engineering projects and teams.
Languages:
Professional fluency in English (level C) is mandatory for this position. Knowledge of additional UN languages, particularly French, is considered an advantage and may enhance the candidate's suitability for the role.
Additional Notes:
This position is a consultancy role with a duration of 12 months, based in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. The role is full-time and may require travel to field locations. WFP offers an attractive compensation package and is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment. The organization encourages applications from women and individuals with disabilities. All candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and WFP does not charge any fees during the recruitment process. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
The World Food Programme (WFP) is the world’s largest humanitarian organization, dedicated to saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build pathways to peace, stability, and prosperity for people recovering from conflict, disasters, and the impacts of climate change. Established in 1961, WFP operates in over 80 countries, employing thousands of staff members who are committed to the mission of alleviating hunger and improving security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">food security. WFP's vision emphasizes diversity and inclusion, ensuring that its workforce reflects the communities it serves. The organization has received numerous accolades, including the Nobel Peace Prize in 2020, recognizing its efforts to combat hunger and promote peace. WFP is committed to fostering a healthy work environment that values integrity, collaboration, commitment, humanity, and inclusion, and it actively encourages qualified candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply for positions within the organization.
Job Overview:
The Engineer/Architect position is situated within the Management Services Unit of the WFP Haiti Country Office (HTCO) and is crucial for the effective execution of engineering projects and activities. The role requires a competent civil engineer or architect who will be responsible for a variety of tasks, including engineering design and review, project management, and construction procurement processes. The successful candidate will engage in contract management for construction activities and provide technical support to WFP’s operations in Haiti. This position not only demands technical expertise in engineering but also requires strong leadership skills to manage the engineering team effectively. The Engineer/Architect will be expected to travel to field locations as necessary, ensuring that WFP's engineering standards and practices are upheld in all projects. The role is pivotal in ensuring that the organization’s infrastructure projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards, thereby directly contributing to WFP's mission of providing humanitarian assistance.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The Engineer/Architect will be responsible for a comprehensive range of duties, including but not limited to: providing advice and support on engineering services and construction activities; managing project proposals to ensure technical feasibility; conducting detailed designs in accordance with international standards; participating in design reviews and providing recommendations; developing project budgets and cost estimations; preparing construction contract documentation; supporting the engineering team with tender packages and evaluations; undertaking field missions to support projects; attending meetings and preparing reports; liaising with stakeholders; supervising construction works; establishing project performance monitoring procedures; assisting with procurement matters; and ensuring quality assurance throughout the design and construction phases. The Engineer/Architect will also be expected to operate computer-assisted engineering software and undertake any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a university degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related field. A professional license as a 'Professional Engineer' or 'Chartered Engineer' is preferred but not mandatory. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in engineering design, construction management, and contract management, with a detailed understanding of public procurement procedures and international construction contract formats. Good communication and leadership skills are essential, as is the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment. Knowledge of health and safety regulations and quality control processes is also required.
Educational Background:
A university degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management is required for this position. Candidates with additional certifications or licenses in engineering or architecture will be viewed favorably. Continuous professional development and training in relevant fields will also be beneficial.
Experience:
A minimum of 10 years of relevant civil engineering experience is required, with progressively responsible roles in various contexts. Experience working in humanitarian settings and under challenging conditions with limited infrastructure is essential. Candidates should demonstrate experience in health and safety management and quality control, as well as a proven track record in managing engineering projects and teams.
Languages:
Professional fluency in English (level C) is mandatory for this position. Knowledge of additional UN languages, particularly French, is considered an advantage and may enhance the candidate's suitability for the role.
Additional Notes:
This position is a consultancy role with a duration of 12 months, based in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. The role is full-time and may require travel to field locations. WFP offers an attractive compensation package and is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment. The organization encourages applications from women and individuals with disabilities. All candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and WFP does not charge any fees during the recruitment process. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
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