Org. Setting and Reporting

This position is located in the Engineering Section of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), Juba. Juba is classified “E” category and is a non-family duty station. The incumbent will report to the Chief Engineer or his/her designate.

Responsibilities

Within delegated authority, the Engineer at this level will apply professional engineering knowledge and expertise in performing the following duties: Administration: • Provide of effective and efficient engineering maintenance service in AOR through integrated efforts of Military and Civilian components of Engineering Unit in Juba. • Provide efficient management of utilities services through improved efficient management of resources through centralization of power stations, centralization of water treatment and distribution system and centralized sewage treatment systems, through innovation and improvisation of the available resources. • Provide supports with resources for development of short and long-range plans for the design, procurement of goods/services, construction/commissioning, and operation/maintenance of mission facilities and infrastructure, taking into consideration that missions are typically established in areas with a risk-environment of medium to high threat, and in areas with minimal power, communications, transport and service infrastructure. • Prepare reports and other associated engineering-related information, for progress reporting, and special reports for quality, cost or schedule variances. • Draft responses to both internal and external audit observations on engineering tasks and activities in the mission. • Supports the development and implementation of operational plans, standard operating procedures (SOPs), initiatives and projects relating to contract compliance and performance management. Planning: • Establish innovative engineering solutions, achieving excellence in the provision of engineering services giving special attention to efficient management of available resources. • Carry out development of annual engineering budgets, acquisitions, demand plans and associated work schedules, based on engineering resource planning, taking into account all required engineering materials, personnel and equipment needs and selected enabling capacities (e.g., military engineering units, commercial contractors, mission support teams, or mission engineering staffing) for the most effective and efficient execution of the engineering work plans. • Monitor actual costs and schedule performance against the approved budget and baseline schedules. • Carry out work related to contract management, procurement, billing and receipt of income from various services, operational travel program, contract monitoring and evaluation of vendor contracts/payment to vendors and individual contractors for services. • Keeps abreast, through relevant engineering literature, of significant trends and the development of improved methods and equipment. Implementation: • Managing the implementation of engineering projects, both inhouse and outsourced, as per applicable SOPs and industry standards. • Implementing the project accounting in UMOJA, providing detailed project accounting and procedural documents. • Collaborating and coordinating with stakeholders in providing adequate satisfactory engineering services to the TCCs, IPUs, and Civilian. • Collaborating and coordinating with ES HQ offices to ensure delivery of engineering services for supporting the Mission’s mandate. • Provide expert technical advice and overall policies, procedures and guidelines pertinent to the mission’s engineering activities, taking into account quality management and risk management best practices. Recommend solutions to unusual engineering, contract management and budgetary problems. • Provide expert advice on administrative, budgetary, contract management and overall policies, procedures and guidelines pertinent to the mission’s engineering activities. • Performs/coordinates duties related to asset and material management including daily notifications in UMOJA for issuance of inventory in close coordination with the Central/Integrated Warehouses. • Performs other related duties as assigned by the Chief of the Engineering Section.

Competencies

Professionalism: Proven ability to apply engineering skills to develop complex engineering projects, including design, preparation of technical specifications, cost estimates, research of data and preparing graphs. Ability to identify and analyze engineering data of significant depth and complexity. 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. 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. Accountability: Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honors 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. Managing Performance: Delegates the appropriate responsibility, accountability and decision-making authority; makes sure that roles, responsibilities and reporting lines are clear to each staff member; accurately judges the amount of time and resources needed to accomplish a task and matches task to skills; monitors progress against milestones and deadlines; regularly discusses performance and provides feedback and coaching to staff; encourages risk-taking and supports creativity and initiative; actively supports the development and career aspirations of staff; appraises performance fairly.

Education

Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Architecture or related appropriate area. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Job – Specific Qualification

Certification in Project /Programme Management methodology by an accredited body (i.e. PMP, PGMP, PRINCE 2 Foundation Project Management certification or practitioner level is desirable.

Work Experience

A minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in engineering projects, including at least two years at the international level is required. Knowledge of methodologies for project planning, execution and evaluation of engineering compliance standards is required. Experience managing performance-based service contracts, managing high dollar value complex contracts is desirable. Experience working in a United Nations common system field operation (inclusive of peacekeeping, political missions and UN agencies, funds, and programs – or similar international organization or non-governmental organization)- in a conflict or post conflict setting is desirable. Experience in reviewing and revising project documents, analyzing design specifications included in project proposals and preparing relevant reports is desirable. Hands-on experience with UN administrative/financial policies and practices is desirable. Experience with SAP ECC (ERP Central Component), and SRM (Supplier Relationship Management) in the areas of scheduling, procurement and logistics processes is desirable.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English is required.

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. Qualified women that meet the requirements of this job opening are particularly encouraged to apply and will be given full consideration in accordance with the United Nations efforts to increase women participation in its workforce.

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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