Site Maintenance (Carpentry/Plumbing)/G3 (port sudan) – WFP

Job Description:

Organization	The World Food Programme
Job Title	Site Maintenance (Carpentry/Plumbing)/G3
Location	Port Sudan
Job ID	JR119765
Closing Date	3 February 2026

ABOUT WFP

The World Food Programme is the world’s largest humanitarian organization saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace, stability and prosperity, for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of climate change.

At WFP, people are at the heart of everything we do and the vision of the future WFP workforce is one of diverse, committed, skilled, and high performing teams, selected on merit, operating in a healthy and inclusive work environment, living WFP’s values (Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion) and working with partners to save and change the lives of those WFP serves.

To learn more about WFP, visit our website: https://www.wfp.org and follow us on social media to keep up with our latest news: YouTube, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok.

WHY JOIN WFP? 

• WFP is a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate.
• WFP offers a highly inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment.
• WFP invests in the personal & professional development of its employees through a range of training, accreditation, coaching, mentorship, and other programs as well as through internal mobility opportunities.
• A career path in WFP provides an exciting opportunity to work across the various country, regional and global offices around the world, and with passionate colleagues who work tirelessly to ensure that effective humanitarian assistance reaches millions of people across the globe.
• We offer an attractive compensation package (please refer to the Terms and Conditions section of this vacancy announcement).

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

This position is based in Port Sudan and reports to Management Services.

THE ROLE

To perform a variety of site maintenance tasks to support safe, comfortable and reliable working environment.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Electrical and ACs Works:

• Monitor the office power supply, including city power, and generators. This includes internal installations, dismantling, and repairing of lights, cables, plugs, etc.

• Check and clean ACs including corrective and preventive maintenance.

• Receive electricity and water bills from related bodies in time and follow up on the payment process.

Plumbing and Carpentry Works:

• Install, repair, and maintain pipes, valves, fittings, and drainage systems, in all WFP premises in Port sudan.

• Assist in identifying all the plumbing materials needed, ensuring that there is always enough stock of the plumbing materials for ad-hoc needs.

• Perform routine inspections of plumbing and drainage systems with daily inspection of all toilets and drains around the premises.

• Respond to plumbing emergencies requested at any time including weekends and holidays.

• Ensure adequate water supply to different WFP compounds, this includes communicating all water suppliers and keeping water tanks clean always.

• Assemble or repair WFP assets as needed, including office tables, chairs, drawers, and other office furniture, repairs to windows, doors, locks, etc.

• Perform any other related services requested by direct superiors.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Education: Completion of secondary school education.

Experience: Three or more years of related experience in site maintenance and record keeping procedures, and at least one year at G2 level or equivalent.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge of machine operations and use of cleaning materials/solutions.
• Ability to operate and maintain equipment and supplies in good working order.
• Knowledge of safety precautions.
• Ability to multi-task and respond simultaneously and in a timely fashion to job requirements.
• Ability to handle a large volume of work quickly and accurately under time constraints.
• Ability to maintain accurate and precise records.
• High sense of responsibility and punctuality.
• Honesty and integrity.
• Ability to draft correspondence and write and spell correctly.
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment.
• Ability to work in a team.
• Ability to work in all weather conditions.

Language: General Service (Field): Fluency in both oral and written communication in English and Arabic.

WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK

WFP Leadership Framework guides to the common standards of behavior that guide HOW we work together to accomplish our mission.

Click here to access WFP Leadership Framework

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

WFP is committed to supporting individuals with disabilities by providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation, please contact:  [email protected]

NO FEE DISCLAIMER

The United Nations does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. Should you receive a solicitation for the payment of a fee, please disregard it. Furthermore, please note that emblems, logos, names and addresses are easily copied and reproduced. Therefore, you are advised to apply particular care when submitting personal information on the web.

REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

• All applications must be submitted exclusively through our online recruitment system. We do not accept CVs or spontaneous applications by email.
• If you experience challenges while submitting your online application, please contact us at [email protected] for technical support only.
• Please note that applications sent to this email address cannot be considered.
• We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete, and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, language skills and UN Grade (if applicable).
• Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application.
• Kindly note the only documents you will need to submit at this time are your CV and Cover Letter
• Additional documents such as passport, recommendation letters, academic certificates, etc. may potentially be requested at a future time
• Only shortlisted candidates will be notified

All employment decisions are made on the basis of organizational needs, job requirements, merit, and individual qualifications. WFP is committed to providing an inclusive work environment free of sexual exploitation and abuse, all forms of discrimination, any kind of harassment, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. Therefore, all selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

No appointment under any kind of contract will be offered to members of the UN Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ), International Civil Service Commission (ICSC), FAO Finance Committee, WFP External Auditor, WFP Audit Committee, Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) and other similar bodies within the United Nations system with oversight responsibilities over WFP, both during their service and within three years of ceasing that service.