Engineer - SC8 - Skardu, Gilgit Baltistan at World Food Programme, Gilgit

Engineer - SC8 - Skardu, Gilgit Baltistan at World Food Programme in Gilgit. Full-time. Apply with swipeandhired.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
18 November 2026-23:59-GMT+05:00 Pakistan Standard Time (Karachi)
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ABOUT THE JOB

Job Title: Engineer
Grade: SC8
Type of contract: Service Contract
Duration: 8 months
Duty Station: Skardu, GB - Pakistan
Date of Publication: 04 November 2026
Deadline of Application: 18 November 2026

This Vacancy Announcement is for Pakistani Nationals Only.

Note: This vacancy announcement will also be used to build a roster of prequalified applicants for future opportunities within the same job profile at the current or lower level in Pakistan.

Qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.

TERMS & CONDITIONS
WFP offers a competitive benefits package including salary, social security contribution, medical insurance, annual leave, parental leave, among other benefits.

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT:
The position is based at the in Skardu, Gilgit Baltistan. The Engineer will provide professional engineering and construction management services for the implementation of the HRF facility, Upgrade works at BNP Facilitation Centers and related infrastructure works.
WFP Pakistan is developing strategic humanitarian and logistics infrastructure in Skardu to strengthen the preparedness and emergency response capacity of the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) and Gilgit-Baltistan Disaster Management Authority (GBDMA) in Northern Pakistan. The scope of works includes construction of warehouses, office facilities, utility infrastructure, security installations, site development works, roads, drainage systems, and other associated facilities.
The incumbent will serve as WFP's on-site representative and will ensure that all construction activities are implemented in accordance with approved designs, contract requirements, quality standards, safety regulations, environmental requirements, and project schedules. In addition, the incumbent will supervise the assessment, upgrade, rehabilitation, and maintenance of Benazir Nashonuma Programme (BNP) Facility Centers across Gilgit-Baltistan, ensuring that all works are executed in accordance with approved specifications, quality standards, and operational needs.
Under the overall supervision of the Head of Engineering, the Engineer will be responsible for the day-to-day technical supervision, monitoring, quality control, contract administration, and reporting of all ongoing construction activities at the Skardu HRF site.
The incumbent will ensure timely completion of works within approved quality, budget, and safety requirements while maintaining compliance with WFP standards and national regulations.
Reports to the Head of Engineering and works in close coordination with the Head of Field Office AJK & GB, Programme, Supply Chain, Procurement, and Management Services Units.

ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

A. Construction Supervision and Implementation

B. Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC)

C. Contract Administration

D. Payment Certification and Financial Verification

E. Project Planning and Progress Monitoring

F. Health, Safety, Environment and Security (HSES)

G. Benazir Nashonuma Programme (BNP) Facilities Support

H. Reporting and Documentation

I. Stakeholder Coordination

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Education:
Advanced university degree in Civil Engineering or related engineering discipline. Hold, or be eligible for, accreditation as a Professional Engineer / Chartered Engineer, or recognised equivalent by an appropriate regulatory authority. or first level university degree with additional 2 years of managerial experience.

Experience:

Languages: Fluency in oral and written English and Urdu.
Knowledge of local languages spoken in Gilgit-Baltistan is an advantage.

HOW TO APPLY
To be considered, interested candidates are invited to apply via (https://www.wfp.org/careers/job-openings). Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

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