CAD Technician, SC6, Addis Ababa




Career Opportunities: CAD Technician, SC6, Addis Ababa, (1) (19861)

Requisition # 19861 - Posted 02/03/2017 - Short Term-SC WFP - Africa, Central & Eastern - Ethiopia - Addis Ababa

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ABOUT WFP:
The World Food Programme (WFP) is United Nations frontline agency in the fight against hunger, WFP is continually responding to emergencies. We save lives by getting food to the hungry fast. But WFP also works to help prevent hunger in the future. We do this through programmes that use food as a means to build assets, spread knowledge and nurture stronger, more dynamic communities. This helps com- munities become more food secure. On average, WFP aims to bring food assistance to more than 80 million people in 80 countries.
WFP Ethiopia is working with the Government and humanitarian partners to strengthen the resilience of Ethiopia’s most vulnerable population and to chart a more prosperous and sustainable future for the next generation. The Country Office also supports programmes that use food assistance to empower women, transform areas affected by climate change and keep children in school. It aims to contribute to Ethiopia’s five-year development agenda, the Growth and Transformation Plan (GTP), through which the Government combats food insecurity.

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT:
This position is located in WFP Ethiopia Country office based in Addis Ababa. The incumbent will be under the direct supervision of the Design Engineer and overall supervision of the Head of Engineering Unit and will be responsible for the accountabilities identified hereunder. 

JOB PURPOSE:
To lead the Engineering Unit in the production of designs, drawings in 2D and 3D and fly-through videos for presentation purposes.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:
• Plan and prioritize workload on a weekly basis in discussion with the Design Engineer and the Head of Engineering.
• Produce global perspective drawings in a 3D environment using ArchiCAD or other.
• Produce 2D Architectural, Structural, Electrical and Sanitary drawings for various projects under the guidance of Project Managers and the Design Engineer.
• Develop fly-through video presentations of particular designs.
• Conduct dimensional surveys and drawings of WFP compounds in Ethiopia.
• Produce site plans, setting out information, as built drawings and site profile for given construction site.
• Produce standard drawing details as per WFP Field Engineering standard.
• Liaise with other WFP disciplines such as ICT, Security to produce up to standard drawings.
• Provide input into designs including recommendations on layouts, dimensions, orientations etc.
• Conduct Quality checks in compliance with the Engineering Unit Quality Control manual.
• Perform other duties as required.

DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE:
• Experience in both Civil engineering projects and Building design projects.
• Proficiency in Sketch up.
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, AutoCAD, ArchiCAD and Fusion.
• Qualification in Architecture is an added value.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Completion of secondary school education. A post-secondary certificate in the related functional area is required.
Experience: Six or more years of relevant progressively responsible experience in Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) and related areas. Out of which at least 2 years producing 3D drawings and BIM models, developing fly-through videos and presentations.
Language: Fluency in both oral and written communication in English. Knowledge of the local language is an added advantage.

DEADLINE: 16 March 2017

HOW TO APPLY:
WFP is an equal opportunity employer. Ethiopian nationals meeting the above qualifications are most welcome to apply on-line through WFP E-Recruitment website; qualified female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.
This vacancy is open for Ethiopian Nationals Only.
As an internal to UN vacancy announcement, all WFP and UN employees are eligible to apply.
Public access (for UN employees only): http://www1.wfp.org/careers/job-openings  
Please note that WFP does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process. Only qualified candidates will be contacted