Org. Setting and Reporting

This position is in the Engineering & Facilities Management Section of the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO. The incumbent will report directly to the Field Engineering Officer in Goma Field Office.

Responsibilities

Within delegated authority, the Engineering Technician will be responsible for the following duties: Operations: • Liaises frequently with the Building Maintenance Unit Supervisor to perform all tasks related to HVAC and refrigeration works in the mission including the installation of new systems as well as maintenance of existing systems. • Performs diagnostics and preventive maintenance of HVAC systems. • Ensures that HVAC works meet the safety and environmental standards in accordance with international codes and regulations. • Installs, maintains, services and repairs HVAC, refrigeration (including freezers), industrial kitchen equipment and kitchen appliances, and industrial and domestic gas equipment. • Carries out scheduled periodic and emergency maintenance services on all related installations and equipment. • Monitors the tools/equipment and spare parts inventory, ensuring the use of items/ spare parts in the most productive manner. • Liaises with relevant Engineer for expert advice on HVAC and other related works and other engineering sub-units for HVAC and related works. • Provides instructions on end-use care and servicing of HVAC and refrigeration works. • Trains end-user’s technicians in the proper operation, upkeep, general maintenance of HVAC and other equipment and monitoring adequate supply of spare parts for routine scheduled maintenance, as well as in maintaining log books, maintenance records and spare parts’ consumption records. • Coordinates with outside agencies appointed to enhance the Unit’s maintenance capabilities. • Provides input for data entries in the asset control database immediately after receipt, repairs/overhaul, transfer, and disposal of equipment. • Manages the Cell, supervises and delegates tasks to Cell’s staff. • Provides evaluation reports on Cell’s staff. • Supervises electro-mechanical unit including generator repair, operation and maintenance. • Install new electrical networks and systems. Administration • Performs surveys and prepares technical reports. • Prepares material specifications for the purpose of raising requisitions. • Provides lists of items/spare parts required as well as tools and equipment, well in advance. • Performs technical or other assessments of air-conditioning and refrigeration installations, electrical systems, generating sets or buildings and infrastructure and prepares technical or other reports. • Applies and ensures 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. • Supervises ad hoc tradesmen, local and international junior staff assigned to the team by determining workloads and schedules. • Reviews and recommends for approval work orders and assigns day to day repair and maintenance tasks to tradesmen and technicians being supervised. • Inspects and reports on construction project work and maintenance work carried out either by contractors or tradesmen and staff under supervision, and ensures proper utilization of available resources. • Reads and interprets specifications and technical drawings, schedules, manuals for construction projects, installations and upgrade repair of infrastructure. Prepares bills of quantities and costing for infrastructure projects. Resolves problems; inspects quality of work and work performance. • Assists in carrying out technical assessments of existing buildings and infrastructure. • Assists in the preparation of cost estimates for infrastructure projects and maintenance programmes. Assists in technically evaluating bids and proposals for construction projects. • Provides inputs periodically for assessment of performance levels of assigned local and international staff. • Manages services contracts for electro-mechanical unit • Prepares technical inspection reports and initiate write off process • Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Competencies

PROFESSIONALISM: 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. Desire to achieve the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all activities. COMMUNICATION: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; Asks questions to clarify and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; Tailors language, tone, style and format to match the audience; Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed. 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.

Education

High School or equivalent diploma is required.

Job – Specific Qualification

Diploma in electrical and / or mechanical engineering is required. Technical or vocational certificate in a trade air-conditioning-refrigeration-generator-power supply-electrical-carpentry-plumbing welding are desirable.

Work Experience

At least eight (8) years of relevant experience in construction project implementation in a private, commercial or military environment, in installing, servicing, maintaining and repairing air-conditioning and refrigeration installations, electrical systems, generating sets or buildings and infrastructure is required. Experience in asset and material management is required. Previous experience in a post conflict environment or other field operations is highly desirable. Experience in procurement and contract management is desirable.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position(s) advertised, fluency in both English and French is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an advantage.

Assessment

Previously rostered candidates are not subject to any further assessment and as such, will not be invited for such an assessment.

Special Notice

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. Appointment or assignment against this position is for an initial period of one year. The appointment or assignment and renewal thereof are subject to the availability of the post or funds, budgetary approval or extension of the mandate. 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.

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.