Org. Setting and Reporting

The United Nations Global Service Centre (UNGSC) provides critical Supply Chain, Geospatial, Information and Telecommunications Technologies services and Training to all Secretariat Entities, Peacekeeping and Special Political missions, Agencies, Funds and Programmes of the UN system worldwide. The position is located within the Innovation and Infrastructure Support (IIS), Supply Chain Service, United Nations Global Service Centre (UNGSC) in Brindisi, Italy. Under the direct supervision of the Team Lead, Standardization and Design Team and in line with established United Nations Rules, Procedures and Standard Operation Procedure (SOP), the incumbent will be responsible for providing technical engineering support to all UN field missions, offices away from headquarters, and other attached entities in line with the UNGSC service catalogue. The incumbent will carry out projects assigned by the Team Lead and support activities pertaining to standardization, planning, designing and solicitation.

Responsibilities

Within delegated authority, the incumbent will apply professional engineering knowledge and expertise to manage all aspects of the engineering best practice and operational support to UN entities and field missions and will be responsible for the following functions: • Applies commonly used engineering calculations, practices, and precedents in completing portions of larger projects related to the design, construction, or repair of buildings, roads, bridges, airfields, helipads, railways, docks, waste disposal systems, flood control systems, water treatment facilities, electrical power generation and distribution systems, environmental control systems, field defenses, mine detection and clearance, and other related structures and activities in the field. • Develops plans, designs specifications, and standards for engineering projects. • Conducts preliminary site investigations to obtain field data such as soil characteristics, drainage and other data required for site selection and determining soil properties for design purposes. • Prepares design layouts for complex portions of buildings and facilities using CAD. • Develops technical data regarding materials, sizes, dimensions, and quantities and costs to be incorporated in formal specifications. • Estimates costs of repairs of damaged buildings, facilities, and systems to determine feasibility of repairs or replacement. • Liaises with other engineers and mission specialists responsible for related specialized phases to arrive at mutually satisfactory approaches to problems by exchanging and comparing data. • Conducts investigations to develop improved designs and construction techniques. • Prepares Bill of Quantities (BOQ) and cost estimates on engineering-related business requirements for current and planned field missions. • Prepares complex scope of works, technical specifications, bill of quantities, and cost estimates for large-scale projects and coordinate the preparation of tender documents for various engineering projects, including participation in bidder’s conferences, technical evaluation of bids, and prototype inspections. • Analyzes project proposals to ensure technical feasibility and to ensure that project objectives are attainable within prescribed resources and timelines. • Performs technical reviews to improve tender documents and analyzes design specifications and technical evaluation criteria, included in the project proposals for accuracy, soundness, feasibility, and cost effectiveness. • Conducts research on development of new technical systems and solutions and follows developments to maximize project management efficiency adopting improved methods and equipment in construction. • Collects and analyzes data to identify trends or patterns and provides insights through graphs, charts, tables, and reports using data visualization methods to enable data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation, and reporting. • Performs other related duties as assigned by the Team Lead.

Competencies

Professionalism: Proven ability to apply engineering skills and to develop complex engineering projects, including design, preparation of technical specifications, cost estimates, research of data and preparing graphs; ability to identify and analyze engineering data of significant depth and complexity; demonstrates ability to serve as technically responsible specialist in the field of electrical engineering; 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; has the ability to analyze and interpret data in support of decision-making processes and to convey corresponding information to management. 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. Client Orientation: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view; establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects; meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.

Education

Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in engineering, architecture or other related field. A first-level university degree in combination with two (2) years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Job – Specific Qualification

Certification in Project/Programme Management methodology by an accredited body (i.e., PMP, PGMP, PRINCE2 Foundation, or practitioner level Project management Certification) is desirable. Successful completion both degree and non-degree programs in electrical, mechanical, industrial, and systems engineering is required. Successful completion of both degree and non-degree programs in data analytics, business analytics, or data science programs is desirable.

Work Experience

A minimum of five (05) years of progressively responsible experience in electrical, mechanical, systems engineering, or related area is required. A minimum of three (03) years’ experience in drafting project and technical documents and preparation of complex scope of work for electro-mechanical works is required. Experience in the use of engineering design software (CAD) is required. A minimum of three (03) years’ experience in renewable energy and power generation is desirable. Experience using the methodologies for project planning, execution and evaluation of engineering standards is desirable. Experience in data analytics or related areas are desirable.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English (both oral and written) is required.

Assessment

Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.

Special Notice

This position is open for recruitment for an initial period of one year and may be subject to extension. The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position. Staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and to assignment by him or her. In this context, all staff are expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers in accordance with established rules and procedures. Pursuant to section 7.11 of ST/AI/2012/2/Rev.1, candidates recruited through the young professionals programme who have not served for a minimum of two years in the position of their initial assignment are not eligible to apply to this position.

United Nations Considerations

According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. The term “sexual harassment” means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator’s working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment. Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places 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. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request, to support their participation in the recruitment process. By accepting a letter of appointment, staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General, who may assign them to any of the activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). Further, staff members in the Professional and higher category up to and including the D-2 level and the Field Service category are normally required to move periodically to discharge functions in different duty stations under conditions established in ST/AI/2023/3 on Mobility, as may be amended or revised. This condition of service applies to all position specific job openings and does not apply to temporary positions. Applicants are urged to carefully follow all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira, and to refer to the Applicant Guide by clicking on “Manuals” in the “Help” tile of the inspira account-holder homepage. The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application. Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date.

No Fee

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.