Org. Setting and Reporting

These two positions are located in the Engineering Unit, Facilities Management Section, Central Support Services, Division of Administration, United Nations Office at Geneva. The incumbent will report to the Chief, Facilities Management Section.

Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Chief of the Engineering Unit, the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties: – 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. – Plans and designs specifications for projects. Drafts terms of reference and technical evaluation reports. – Conducts preliminary site investigations to obtain field data such as soil characteristics, drainage and other data required for building site selection. – Prepares design layout for smaller or less complex portions of buildings and facilities. – 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. – Produces cost data and estimates on engineering-related requirements of current and planned field missions. – Analyzes project proposals to ensure technical feasibility and to ensure that project objectives are attainable within prescribed resources. – Conducts research on development of new technical systems and follows development to identify improved methods and equipment. – Ensures the liaison between the SHP (Strategic Heritage Plan) and FMS (Facilities Management Section) teams, as required. In this context, the incumbent: – Collaborates with the SHP/FMS teams by taking into account the SHP project needs, submits them to the FMS team, and provides to the SHP team the requested, coordinated and validated information. – Comes up with the coordinated FMS recommendations in order to ensure consistency between the proposed new installations and the existing ones. – Communicates costs benchmark based on UNOG current maintenance contracts and coordinates cost information with FMS to avoid any duplication of works and budgets. – Reviews quality and completeness of technical O&M (operation and maintenance) manuals, PMPs (preventive maintenance plan), Training Plans, record drawings, testing and commissioning information, manufacturer’s literature given to FMS on completion of the project. – Ensures additional technical operation and maintenance tasks, processes and procedures are integrated into the overall operation and maintenance strategy. – Provides information for tenders / bids for specialist maintenance and other service contracts required by UNOG.

Competencies

PROFESSIONALISM: Knowledge in preventive/corrective maintenance and building operations. Knowledge of testing and commissioning processes. Knowledge of industry standard maintenance requirements for MEP (Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing) systems. 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 AND ORGANISING: 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. ACCOUNTABILITY: Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honours commitments; delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards; operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules; supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments; takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable.

Education

An advanced university degree (Master’s or Doctorate degree, or equivalent) in engineering or related fields is required. A first-level degree (Bachelor’s degree or equivalent) in the specified fields of studies with two additional years of relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Job – Specific Qualification

A specialization in mechanical engineering (heating, ventilation, air conditioning and buildings management system) or electrical engineering is desirable.

Work Experience

A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in engineering or related area is required. Progressively responsible experience in mechanical engineering (heating, ventilation, air conditioning and building management system) is desirable. Experience in the UN common system or similar international organizations is desirable. Experience in renovation and upgrading of existing buildings’ facilities (such as power installations, electronic security installations, sanitary installations, energy management, building management system projects) is desirable. Experience in controls system testing and commissioning is desirable.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English and French is required. Knowledge of another UN official language is desirable.

Assessment

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

Special Notice

Extension of the appointment is subject to extension of the mandate and/or availability of funds. At the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the recruitment and employment of staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity, with due regard to geographic diversity. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications and organizational needs. The United Nations is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. The United Nations recruits and employs staff regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religious, cultural and ethnic backgrounds or disabilities. The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance and geographical diversity in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position. 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

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