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Job Opening
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Posting Title: |
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ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN, FS5
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Job Code Title: |
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ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
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United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic
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ENTEBBE
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Posting Period: |
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29 November 2014-13 December 2014
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Job Opening number: |
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14-ENG-MINUSCA-38943-F-ENTEBBE (M)
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N/A
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United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
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Org. Setting and Reporting
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This job opening is in the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA). The Engineering Technician will be based in Entebbe and reports to UN ESB/ MONUSCO Engineer Officer or his/her designate.
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Responsibilities
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Within delegated authority, the Engineering Technician FS-5 will be responsible for the following duties:
• Overseeing technical and administrative functions in the unit under supervision. • Ensure compliance of all work related activities in a fair, ethical and consistent manner. • Plan, schedule and implement preventive maintenance of buildings, electrical power installation, air conditioning and refrigeration installations, power plants and other infrastructure facilities. • Provide scheduling and supervision for construction, repair, maintenance and installation of conventional buildings, temporary buildings, infrastructure and sites and premises in the mission area. • Familiar with operating procedures, standards and codes of the facilities/equipment, with respect to location requirements. • Assist in technically evaluating bids and proposals for construction/installations projects. • Prepare periodic acquisition plans for engineering materials/equipment the units under supervision • Plan, schedule and prepare projects for the electrical installation, electrical power plants installations, electrical systems and buildings and camp/sanitary infrastructure. • Supervise and coordinate the installation, servicing, maintenance and repair, in compliance with recognized standards and regulations pertaining to safety and installation codes, of various electrical and mechanical installations, electrical power plants and/or buildings and camp/sanitary infrastructures. • Diagnose technical faults and carry-out remedy for malfunctioning or defective air-conditioning and refrigeration installations, electrical systems, generating sets and/or buildings and infrastructure. • Assess requirements for the installation, repair and maintenance of air-conditioning and refrigeration installations, electrical systems, generating sets and/or buildings and infrastructure. On the basis of the assessment, draft technical or assessment reports; determine work requirements, and issue work orders and work assignments to assistants and technicians. • Supervise, inspect and appraise the work carried out by international and local staff and contractors. Supervise junior technicians, tradesmen and artisans assigned to the team, and local and international junior staff assigned by determining workloads and schedules. • Conducting in-house training to junior technicians, tradesmen and artisans on the imaging technical skills in the new construction methods, installation of specialized equipment, fault finding and remedy. • Apply and ensure adherence to safety programmes related to the safe operation of air-conditioning and refrigeration installations, electrical systems, generating sets or power tools and equipment of the building and maintenance trade. • Identify resource requirements for his/her area of responsibility in connection with budget preparations. • Review and approve work orders and assign tasks to tradesmen and technicians being supervised. • Secure equipment, materials, supplies and spare parts for supervised works. • Supervise the maintenance of records relating to inventories, work orders and general correspondence. • Inspect and report on construction project work and maintenance work carried out either by contractors or tradesmen and staff under supervision, and ensure proper utilization of available resources. • Read and interpret specifications and technical drawings, schedules, manuals for construction projects, installations and upgrade repair of infrastructure. Prepare bills of quantities and costing for infrastructure projects. Resolve problems; inspect quality of work and work performance. • Issue instructions at site, record variances, supervise and record measurements of work taken with respect to work progress and progress payments. Follow up on correction of defects in material or workmanship of contractor’s work during the warranty period of the contracts. • Assist in the preparation of cost estimates for infrastructure projects and maintenance programmes. • Assist in technically evaluating bids and proposals for construction projects. • Verify completion of construction or maintenance stages of projects and recommends to the Chief of Unit / Section for progress or final payments. • Alert the Chief of Unit / Section of unusual occurrence and/or damage that have taken place or are likely to occur. • Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor or the Section Chief.
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Competencies
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• Professionalism: Demonstrated knowledge and experience in construction, infrastructure and maintenance project implementation; demonstrated technical skills; initiative and practical problem-solving skills; ability to correctly interpret and assess diagnostic test results, faults or deficiencies and to determine the necessary corrective actions in an efficient and timely manner; ability to maintain accurate records and inventories;Shows pride in work and in achievements; Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; Is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; Is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.
• Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
• Planning& Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.
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Education
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High school diploma or equivalent is required. Technical or vocational certificate in construction management or in a relevant engineering discipline is required. Recognized and valid License of the trade (air-conditioning, refrigeration, generator, power supply, electrical, carpentry, plumbing, or welding, etc.) is desirable.
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Work Experience
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At least eight (8) years of relevant experience in construction project supervision and implementation including installation and maintenance of air-conditioning and refrigeration, electrical systems, generating sets or other building’s infrastructure in a private, commercial or military environment, including two years of supervisory responsibility. Experience in international operations in a post conflict environment is desirable.
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Languages
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English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the positions advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required.
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Assessment
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Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.
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Special Notice
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This "Recruit from Roster" job opening is only open to roster applicants who are already placed on pre-approved rosters, following a review by a United Nations Central Review Body. Only roster applicants who were placed on rosters with similar functions at the same level are considered to be eligible candidates. Eligible applicants receive an email inviting them to apply. Rostered applicants are encouraged to apply only if they are interested and available to take up the position at the duty station/s specified in the Job Opening. Applying to this job opening carries an expectation to accept the offer, if selected.
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United Nations Considerations
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Job openings posted on the Careers Portal are taken off at midnight (New York time) on the deadline date.
Applications are automatically pre-screened according to the published evaluation criteria of the job opening on the basis of the information provided by applicants. Applications cannot be amended following submission and incomplete applications shall not be considered. The selected candidate will be subject to a reference checking process to verify the information provided in the application.
Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the At-a-Glance on "The Application Process" and the Instructional Manual for the Applicants, which can be accessed by clicking on “Manuals” on the upper right side of the browser on Inspira.
The United Nations shall place no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. (Charter of the United Nations - Chapter 3, article 8). The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.
Candidates will be required to meet the requirements of Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter as well as the requirements of the position. The United Nations is committed to the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity for all its human resources, including but not limited to respect for international human rights and humanitarian law. Candidates may be subject to screening against these standards, including but not limited to whether they have committed, or are alleged to have committed criminal offences and/or violations of international human rights law and international humanitarian law.
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No Fee
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THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.
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