Within the limits of delegated authority, the Engineering Assistant will support the Chief of Unit, Engineering by applying professional engineering knowledge and expertise in the performance of the following duties and responsibilities: TECHNICAL: ? Supervise the work of contractors and junior staff members performed in one or more of the following trades and crafts areas: carpentry, electrical, heavy equipment operator, mechanics, plumbing and/or welding. ? Install, commission and operate/maintain systems in the specific trade area in compliance with recognized standards and regulations pertaining to installation and safety codes. Determine priority of work. ? Prepare/review the technical relevant reports in the specific trade area and other assessments to determine work requirement, including carrying out technical assessments of the installation, and maintenance of engineering systems. PROCEDURAL: ? Develop, read, interpret and close-out technical work orders in conjunction with associated technical specification. ? Prepare Bill of Quantity ? Maintain records relating to inventories and work orders. ? Assess and report to the supervisor on unusual occurrences and/or damage that have taken place or are likely to occur. ? Inspect quality of work and performance, Diagnose and Resolve problems. Ensure all stages are completed satisfactorily. ? Verify and certify invoices received by contractors against work orders. OPERATIONAL: ? Advance planning and organizing for most effective execution of work. ? Prepare cost estimates in the specific trade area. ? Coordinate work as necessary with engineering counterparts. ? Provide instructions to junior assistants on proper operation. Train users on equipment installed. ? Recommend lists of materials and equipment needed for completing the work, and ensure availability for work orders scheduled, and write a work order after completion of the work. ? Develop periodic acquisition plans for engineering materials/equipment in the specific trade area. ? Monitor quality levels for the supply and scheduled routine maintenance of materials and equipment. ? Ensure that daily activities comply with the Department of Management Strategy, Policy and Compliance (DMSPC) and the Department of Operational Support (DOS) on environmental and Waste Management policies and directives. ? Ensure that all UNVMC policies are applied and followed thoroughly across all processes, including adherence to UNVMC code of conduct and ethics, and integrates a gender-sensitive approach in all functions. ?Perform other related duties as assigned by the Chief of Unit, Engineering.

Requirements: 

Education

High school diploma or equivalent is required.

Job – Specific Qualification

Certification in AutoCAD software is desirable. Certification in Construction Management is desirable. Certification in Data Analysis is desirable. Trade and Craft Certification (or specific equipment certification) in carpentry, electrical, heavy equipment operator, mechanic, plumbing, welding or related trade is required. This requirement is not applicable to candidates who possess a first-level university degree in these fields or relevant, or higher.

Work Experience

A minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in construction/commissioning and operations/maintenance of facilities and infrastructure within the specific field and craft area of carpentry, electrical, heavy equipment operator, mechanic, plumbing, welding and/or related field is required. The minimum number of years of relevant experience is reduced to five (5) years for candidates who possess a first-level university degree or higher. Experience in project planning, execution, and evaluation of engineering projects, ensuring compliance with Colombian construction standards and regulations is desirable. Experience working in a United Nations common system field operation (inclusive of peacekeeping, political missions and UN agencies, funds, and programmes) – or similar international organization or non-governmental organization is desirable.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this position, fluency in both English and Spanish is required. NOTE: Fluency equals a rating of “fluent” in all four areas (read, write, speak, understand), and “knowledge of” equals a rating of “confident” in two of the four areas.