Job Description
National Engineer Analyst - Civil
- Job
Posting: 14/May/2026
- Closure
Date: 29/May/2026, 12:59:00 AM
- Organizational
Unit: FNYAR - FAO Representation in Yemen Arab Republ.
- Job
Type: Non-staff opportunities
- Type
of Requisition: NPP (National Project Personnel)
- Grade
Level: N/A
- Primary
Location: Yemen-Aden
- Duration: 6
months (Extendable based on budget availability)
- Post
Number: N/A
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- FAO is
committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender,
nationality, background and culture
- Qualified
female applicants, qualified nationals of non-and under-represented
Members and person with disabilities are encouraged to apply
- Everyone
who works for FAO is required to adhere to the highest standards of
integrity and professional conduct, and to uphold FAO's values
- FAO,
as a Specialized Agency of the United Nations, has a zero-tolerance policy
for conduct that is incompatible with its status, objectives and mandate,
including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of
authority and discrimination
- All
selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks
- All
applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality
FAO’s commitment to environmental sustainability is
integral to our strategic objectives and operations.
Organizational Setting
FAO's office for Yemen is responsible for developing,
promoting, overseeing and implementing agreed strategies for addressing
countrywide food, agriculture and rural development priorities under Yemen. It
develops and maintains relations with the relevant Ministries at country
level.
This position is based in FAO Representation in Aden, Yemen. The main aim of
the FAO country offices, which are headed by an FAO Representative, is to
assist governments to develop policies, programmes and projects to achieve food
security and to reduce hunger and malnutrition, to help develop the
agricultural, fisheries and forestry sectors and to use their environmental and
natural resources in a sustainable manner.
Reporting Lines
Under the overall guidance of the FAO Representative (FAOR),
and the technical guidance and the direct supervision of the Construction
Engineer Specialist.
Technical Focus
The National Engineer Analyst - Civil will be responsible
for the design, technical review, and supervision of all assigned civil and
structural works, including building construction, rehabilitation, site
development, and associated infrastructure for FAO projects across various
programmes. The incumbent ensures that all structural designs, materials, and
construction activities comply with international engineering standards, FAO
technical specifications, and safety regulations.
Tasks and responsibilities
- Support
field assessments of target sites to evaluate structural, architectural,
and MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing) conditions, identifying defects
and determining rehabilitation needs.
- Prepare
draft of detailed technical designs, drawings, specifications, and scope
of work documents in compliance with all applicable standards and safety
codes.
- Support
the preparation of accurate bills of quantities (BOQs), cost estimates,
and implementation timelines for required civil, architectural, and MEP
works.
- Contribute
technical inputs and analyzed cost information to project proposals,
budgets, and implementation plans, ensuring consistency and accuracy of
supporting documentation under supervision of the Lead Construction
Engineer.
- Assist
in maintaining rigorous project documentation and ensure all technical
files meet standardized requirements.
- Support
the monitoring of site activities and compile field information to
progress tracking and reporting.
- Prepare
daily, weekly, and monthly progress reports, and work closely with the
Construction Engineer Specialist to support the preparation of inputs to
the final project handover report.
- Work
closely with the Construction Engineer Specialist to support the
finalization and timely submission of all technical reports to supervising
officers.
CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor’s
degree in civil engineering, Construction Engineering, Architectural
Engineering, or related field.
- Minimum
of five years of relevant professional experience in civil and structural
engineering, including experience related to building construction,
rehabilitation works, site development, or infrastructure projects.
- Working
knowledge of English and Arabic.
- National
of Yemen.
FAO Core Competencies
- Results
Focus
- Teamwork
- Communication
- Building
Effective Relationships
- Knowledge
Sharing and Continuous Improvement
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- FAO
does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process
(application, interview meeting, processing)
- Applications
received after the closing date will not be accepted
- Please
note that FAO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from
an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education
Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of
Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural
Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed at http://www.whed.net/
- For
additional employment opportunities visit the FAO employment website:
http://www.fao.org/employment/home/en/
- Appointment
will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for
appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and
security clearances.
How to Apply
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