WFP seeks candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our humanitarian principles.

Selection of staff is made on a competitive basis, and we are committed to promoting diversity and gender balance.

At WFP, we are looking for a Site Maintenance Assistant (Electrical) for our office in Khartoum in Sudan to be hired on a Fixed-Term contract at the G5 level.

Generators and Main Switch boards:

1.Coordinate the installation of the generators and main switch boards (automatic changeover switch + manual changeover switch + desaturation boards) in all WFP offices, G/Hs + warehouses + workshop + UNHAS offices in airport;

2.Run periodical assessments on the status of the Generators country wide;

3.Develop generators’ and main switchboards’ maintenance plan;

4.Provide technical support and recommendations on the procurement of generators;

5.Calibrate generators for voltage & RPM & frequency & programing in the control screen.

Cabling and Wiring

1.Coordinate the installation for all cabling size (armored cable, flexible cable and single core cable) inside wall by conduit or outside the wall by PVC trunks & cable trays.

Lightings connection and installation works

1.Install internal & external lighting in all offices;

2.Rehabilitate internal & external lighting in all offices;

3.Coordinate the maintenance of all lighting in all WFP location in Sudan;

4.Install and maintain  the security lights;

Education: Completion of secondary school education. Demonstrated qualification in electricity. Completion of technical/vocational school or electrical certification is desirable.

Experience: Four or more years of progressively responsible and proven effective experience in planning and executing specialized electrical installations, maintenance and repair work.

Language: Fluency in English and Arabic

Knowledge & Skills: • Good knowledge of how to read and understand blue prints and technical diagrams.
• Knowledge of safety precautions.
• Ability to inspect and evaluate equipment/appliances and resolve malfunctioning quickly including ability to perform tests and use the results to diagnose problems.
• Ability to carry out installation of the equipment/appliances expertly and sometimes under difficult and awkward physical circumstances.
• Ability to use hand and power tools.
• Ability to multi-task and respond simultaneously and in a timely fashion to job requirements.
• Ability to maintain accurate and precise records.
• High sense of responsibility and punctuality.
• Honesty and integrity.
• Ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing and draft various correspondence.
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment.
• Ability to work in a team and provide technical supervision to other staff.
 

Closing date: 27 April 2021

• Female applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.
• WFP has zero-tolerance for discrimination and does not discriminate on the basis of HIV/AIDS status.
• This position is open ONLY to Sudanese nationals or those authorized to live and work in Sudan according to Sudanese regulations. Applicants who do not meet this criterion will not be considered for this position.
• WFP does not charge any fees at any stage of its recruitment process.
• Applicants should state the duty stations they are interested in while completing their cover letters.
• CANDIDATES ARE ADVISED TO ATTACH BOTH A COVER LETTER AND AN UPDATED CV OR UNP11 FORM. PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOUR CV OR P11 IS UPDATED