Org. Setting and Reporting

This position is located at UNAMA Service Delivery Pillar, Engineering and Facility Management Section, Kabul duty station. Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Section, the incumbent will perform electro-mechanical functions in a wide range including carrying out technical and logistical operations.

Responsibilities

Within delegated authority, the Electrician will be responsible for the following duties:

Planning and assessment:

• Plans, schedules and supervises implementation of engineering projects such as installation and maintenance of electrical, HVAC systems and operation power generation system/s.
• Assesses requirements for the installation of electrical, HVAC and power generation, and requirements for repairs and maintenance of engineering equipment. On the basis of the assessment, drafts technical or assessment reports; determines work requirements, and issues work orders and work assignments to assistants and technicians.
• Diagnoses problems and develops solutions for malfunctioning or defective engineering equipment or systems.

Operations:

• Supervises and coordinates the electrical installation, servicing, maintenance and repair of engineering equipment, in compliance with recognized standards and regulations pertaining to safety and installation codes.
• Supervises work carried by national, international junior staff assigned to the team and contractors in accordance with set schedules. Provides inputs related to their performance.
• Inspects and reports on construction, installation and maintenance projects carried out either by contractors or tradesmen and staff under supervision.
• Applies and ensures adherence to safety programmes related to the safe operation of engineering equipment and power tools.

Administration:

• Identifies resource requirements for his/her area of responsibility in connection with budget preparations.
• Assists in technical evaluation of bids and proposals for engineering projects and equipment.
• Secures equipment, materials, supplies and spare parts for supervised works.
• Reads and interprets specifications and technical drawings for construction, installations and upgrade of infrastructure. Prepares bills of quantities and costing for engineering projects.
• Supervises the maintenance of records relating to inventories, work orders and general correspondence.
• Performs UMOJA transactions related to equipment maintenance service orders, prepares technical status reports for write off.
• Reviews and approves work orders and assigns tasks to tradesmen and technicians being supervised.
• Verifies progress or completion of engineering projects and recommends to the Chief of Section for partial or final payments.
• Follows up on correction of defects in material or workmanship of contractor’s work during the warranty period of the contracts.
• Performs other duties as required.

Competencies

Professionalism: Demonstrated knowledge and experience in construction, infrastructure and maintenance project implementation. Demonstrated technical skills, initiative and practical problem-solving skills. 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.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent is required. Technical training in electrical engineering technology or in a relevant technical discipline is required. Recognized and valid license of the electrical trade is desirable. Technical or vocational certificate in a trade (air-conditioning, refrigeration, generator, power supply, electrical, carpentry, plumbing, welding, etc.), and project management background / certification are highly desirable.

Job – Specific Qualification

A technical or vocational certificate in field of electrical, air-conditioning, refrigeration, generator or power supply is desirable.

Relevant training in electrical engineering technology and project management are ‘desirable’.

Work Experience

At least eight (8) years of relevant experience in supervising electro-mechanical technicians, handling construction project implementation in a private, commercial or military environment, in installing, servicing, maintaining and repairing electrical systems, air-conditioning and refrigeration installations, power generation sets including synchronization system and installation of solar PV cells, and/ or buildings and infrastructure, are required.

Experience in drafting engineering-related project documentation such as statement of requirements (SOR), bill of quantities (BOQ), construction plans and details is desirable.

Experience in initiating/implementing projects related to reduction of carbon footprint is desirable.

Languages

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

Assessment

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

Special Notice

• This position is temporarily available until 31 December 2023. If the selected candidate is a
staff member from the United Nations Secretariat, the selection will be administered as a
temporary assignment.• While this temporary assignment may provide the successful
applicant with an opportunity to gain new work experience, the selection for this position is
for a limited period and has no bearing on the future incumbency of the post. This temporary job opening may be limited to “internal candidates,” who have been recruited through a competitive examination administered
according to staff rule 4.16 or staff selection process including the review of a central review
body established according to staff rule 4.15.• Staff members of the United Nations common
system organizations who will reach the mandatory age of separation or retirement within the
duration of the current temporary need period are not eligible to apply. Submitting an
application or selection for the current temporary job opening does not delay or increase the
mandatory age of separation.• Retirees above the mandatory age of separation who wish to be
considered for the current temporary job opening must indicate the reason for their last
separation as “retirement.” Such retirees shall not be employed by the Organization, unless (a)
the operational requirements of the Organization cannot be met by staff members who are
qualified and available to perform the required functions; and (b) the proposed employment
would not adversely affect the career development or redeployment opportunities of other
staff members and represents both a cost-effective and operationally sound solution to meet
the needs of the service.

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.

The paramount consideration in the appointment, transfer, or promotion of staff shall be the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. By accepting an offer of appointment, United Nations staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and assignment by him or her to any activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). In this context, all internationally recruited staff members shall be required to move periodically to discharge new functions within or across duty stations under conditions established by the Secretary-General.

Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the Manual for the Applicant, which can be accessed by clicking on “Manuals” hyper-link on the upper right side 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.

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No Fee

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