Org. Setting and Reporting

This position in located in the United Nations Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara (MINURSO), Laayoune, in the office of the Chief Engineer.

Responsibilities

Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of MINURSO Chief Engineer or his/her designated mandated representative(s), the Engineering Assistant will apply professional engineering knowledge and expertise in performance of the following duties and responsibilities: • Prepare detailed bill of quantities, design drawings, using AutoCAD, for planned projects and submit for the review and approval of the supervisor. • Take measurements of existing structures, update plans and prepare “as-built” drawings. • Estimate and prepare material requests and submit for the approval of the concerned unit supervisor. • Perform physical verification of all real estate assets and infrastructures, create architectural/usage objects and lease contracts in Real Estate database, monitor related documents, update the records UMOJA and generate related reports when required. • Valuations of AUCs (Assets Under Construction) based on the UN valuation methodology and report the transaction. • Carry out site visits to different locations by air or driving vehicle as directed by the supervisor or as deemed necessary. The visits may include spending overnights in remote camps in the desert. • Follow up the implementation of services by engineering technicians and contractors, report on completion of works in conformity with initial specifications and recommend them for approval. • Perform necessary inspections on the Mission’s facilities in Laayoune and team sites and initiate engineering work request as necessary. • Receive and process daily engineering work requests, create engineering service orders in Umoja and notify concerned unit after approval of the supervisor. • Providing support for other engineering units for the implementation of projects, maintenance and repairing tasks in the mission premises. • Follow up with the respective engineering units, transport section, intermodal freight unit and other sections for the preparation of material lists, collection and delivery of spare parts, materials and equipment to the required destination. • Assists with the collection and analysis of data as well as preparation of data presentations and reports for information sharing, responding to queries, knowledge management, planning and decision making. • Assists with visualizations and updating information material such as web pages or brochures. • Perform related administrative tasks as necessary.

Competencies

Professionalism: Knowledge of construction and engineering installations techniques. Ability to supervise working team. 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. Commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects of work. Planning and 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. 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 Diploma or Technical/vocational certificate from recognized institution in the field of engineering trades is required.

Job – Specific Qualification

A driving license category B is required with experience in driving 4×4 vehicle in harsh terrain.

Work Experience

A minimum of three (03) years of experience in any of the following fields; construction, facilities management, electrical and mechanical, building management, engineering, architecture or related area is required. Please explain in detail how do you meet this criterion using examples. Experience in supervising engineering work sites is required? Do you have such experience? Please explain. Good computer skills: Microsoft applications (Word, Excel and Power Point) is required. Do you have such knowledge? Please explain. Ability to travel by air or road to different work sites and likely spend overnights in remote camps in the desert is required. Do you have the capability? Please explain in detail. Experience in drafting technical documents, reports and preparing bill of quantities for certain engineering task is desirable? Do you have such experience? Practical experience in computer aided design software such as AutoCAD, Revit or similar is desirable. Please explain how you meet this criterion using examples.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat; and [‘Arabic’, ‘Russian’ or ‘Spanish’] is a working language of [‘ESCWA’, ‘ECE’ or ‘ECLAC’]. For the position(s) advertised, fluency in English is required; and [‘fluency’ or ‘knowledge’] of [‘Arabic’, ‘Russian’ or ‘Spanish’ is [‘required’, ‘desirable’ or ‘an advantage’]. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an advantage.

Assessment

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

Special Notice

The applicant should provide required information and description of work experience in English language and avoid abbreviation terms. This position is subject to local recruitment pursuant to staff rule 4.4 of the United Nations Staff Rules. Applicants for positions in the General Service and related categories must be authorized to work for the United Nations in the duty station where the position is located. For the Non-Moroccan citizens, a copy of valid residency or work permit should be attached. Eligible applicants selected from outside the duty station are responsible for any expenses in connection with their relocation to the duty station. Staff members subject to local recruitment are not eligible for allowances or benefits exclusively applicable to international recruitment. The United Nations Secretariat is also committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance and geographical diversity in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for 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.