JOB DESCRIPTION

Org. Setting and Reporting

This position is located within the Facilities Management Unit (FMU) of the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA), located at the Abyei duty station. The incumbent reports directly to the Chief, Service Delivery Services or their officially designated senior alternate.

Responsibilities

Within delegated authority, the Facilities Management Officer will exercise supervisory, managerial, and technical responsibility across the following functional areas: 1. Planning and Design:

• Infrastructure Analysis and Advisory: Provide expert analysis and strategic advice on the planning, design, construction, and preventive maintenance of critical mission infrastructure and major life-support systems, including:
• Vertical construction (buildings and accommodations).
• Integrated power generation and distribution networks.
• Potable water abstraction, purification, testing, and distribution systems.
• Wastewater treatment and effluent management.
• Solid waste collection, processing, and compliant disposal.
• Project Governance: Review, provide technical feedback on, and recommend project documents and designs for proposals, ensuring their accuracy, engineering soundness, and operational feasibility.
• Innovation and Problem-Solving: Propose and recommend robust, context-specific solutions for non-standard facilities and complex environmental engineering challenges encountered in an austere environment.
• Policy and Trend Monitoring: Maintain continuous awareness of significant global trends, best practices, and advancements in engineering, facilities management, and environmental science literature to inform mission operations.
• Policy Development: Establish and formalize mission-wide policies and procedural guidelines for the general planning, maintenance, and execution of FMU”s programs, including those performed by third-party contractors. 2. Implementation and Operational Oversight
• Project Execution: Oversee and manage the implementation of all minor construction projects at mission headquarters, ensuring close coordination with Military Unit Commanding Officers in compliance with Contingent-Owned Equipment (COE) Self-Sustainment stipulations.
• Workforce and Contractor Management: Ensure effective management of the Unit”s workload and that of third-party contractors through the diligent application of specialized work assignments and quality control software.
• Resource Accountability: Guarantee the accurate accounting and inventory of all materials and logistical support provided by FMU for its own operations and those of the Troop-Contributing Countries (TCCs).
• Integrated Facilities Management: Supervise all technical and general maintenance activities across mission facilities, covering areas including, but not limited to: Ground Maintenance, Accommodation Services, Electrical Supply, Vector Control, Solid Waste Management, and Sanitation/Cleaning. This supervision will leverage functionalities within Smart Camp and specialized work assignment/quality control software.
• Technical Leadership: Lead and direct specialized teams assigned to investigate and address critical technical issues related to the design or construction of mission systems and facilities.
• Asset Administration: Execute and maintain effective space allocation, management, and key control procedures. 3. Administration and Budget Management
• Financial Stewardship: Prepare the comprehensive FMU budget, manage its expenditure, and diligently monitor the consumption rate of all maintenance supplies.
• Personnel and Contract Supervision: Plan, direct, and coordinate the activities of UN staff and third-party contractors. This includes all associated administrative work and the formal supervision of personnel, utilizing data and technology, coupled with on-site inspections and in-person meetings. 4. Mission Transition and Environmental Stewardship
• Camp Reconstruction Program Leadership: Direct the comprehensive reconstruction program for camp facilities, implementing a data-driven approach to optimize the use of technology for efficiency and demonstrating expert stewardship over the finite and critical resources allocated to the project.
• Environmental Footprint Reduction: This includes developing and implementing strategies to:
• Reduce the mission”s environmental footprint by decreasing power consumption.
• Develop hybrid energy systems to increase the proportion of power generated from renewable sources.
• Improve fuel efficiency for each kWh generated.
• Performs other duties as may be assigned by the Chief Service Delivery Services

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. takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work. 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. 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. 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.

Education

Advanced university degree (Master”s degree or equivalent) in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical or Environmental Engineering, Business Management, Contract Administration, or related areas. A first-level university degree in combination with an additional two (2) years qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Job – Specific Qualification

Not available.

Work Experience

A minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in the technical, administrative, and supervisory management of facilities, encompassing maintenance, operations, and general facilities management is required. Proven experience in the effective delivery of facilities management services within a remote, non-permissive, or austere field environment (such as a peacekeeping mission or similar high-risk setting) is required Extensive, broad-based experience across all facets of integrated facilities management is required. Experience and proficiency in the use of AutoCad in design is required Knowledge of landscaping designing is desirable

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this job opening, English is required. The table below shows the minimum required level for each skill in these languages, according to the UN Language Framework (please consult https://languages.un.org for details).

Required Languages

LanguageReadingWritingListeningSpeakingEnglishUN Level IIUN Level IIUN Level IIUN Level II

Assessment

Not available.

Special Notice

• This position is temporarily available for a period of 364 days. If the selected candidate is a staff member from the United Nations Secretariat, the selection will be administered as a temporary assignment.
• While this temporary assignment may provide the successful applicant with an opportunity to gain new work experience, the selection for this position is for a limited period and has no bearing on the future incumbency of the post.
• Subject to the funding source of the position, the eligibility for this temporary job opening may be limited to candidates based at the duty station.
• This temporary job opening may be limited to “internal candidates,” who have been recruited through a competitive examination administered according to staff rule 4.16 or staff selection process including the review of a central review body established according to staff rule 4.15.
• Staff members of the United Nations common system organizations who will reach the mandatory age of separation or retirement within the duration of the current temporary need period are not eligible to apply.Submitting an application or selection for the current temporary job opening does not delay or increase the mandatory age of separation.
• Retirees above the mandatory age of separation who wish to be considered for the current temporary job opening must indicate the reason for their last separation as “retirement.” Such retirees shall not be employed by the Organization, unless (a) the operational requirements of the Organization cannot be met by staff members who are qualified and available to perform the required functions; and (b) the proposed employment would not adversely affect the career development or redeployment opportunities of other staff members and represents both a cost-effective and operationally sound solution to meet the needs of the service. 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.

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. All external candidates recruited in accordance with section ‎2.2 (a) of ST/AI/2025/3 for a fixed term appointment without limitation and all external candidates recruited in accordance with section 2.2. (c) of ST/AI/2025/3 for a fixed term appointment limited to the entity are subject to an initial probationary period of one year under a fixed-term appointment. 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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