Associate Facilities Management Officer

Contract

This is a NO-2 contract. This kind of contract is known as National Professional Officers. It is normally only for nationals. It's a staff contract. More about NO-2 contracts.

Org. Setting and Reporting This position is located within the United Nations Investigative Team for Accountability of Da'esh / ISIL (UNITAD) and will be based in Baghdad, Iraq. The Facilities Management Officer reports to the Chief Engineering & Facility Management.

UNITAD was established by the Secretary-General pursuant to Security Council resolution 2379 (2017), according to which it is mandated to support domestic efforts to hold ISIL (Da'esh) accountable by collecting, preserving and storing evidence in Iraq of acts that may amount to war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide committed by the terrorist group ISIL (Da'esh) in Iraq.

Responsibilities Within delegated authority, the Facilities Management Officer will be responsible for the following duties:

Planning and Design - Analyzes project proposals and provides feedback and recommendations to ensure technical feasibility, and soundness. - Liaises with Planning and Design Officers and Engineers to discuss drawings and plans. - Applies commonly used calculations, practices and precedents in completing portions of larger projects related to the design, construction, or maintenance of major systems and facilities. - Prepares and implements guidance materials and instructions aimed at achieving the objectives of the Unit. - Draft project and technical documents, including preparation of complex scope of work, involving goods and services typically for large projects with value of over one million US dollars is required. - Plans, designs, constructs, renovates, repairs and upgrades buildings and related facilities and production of drawing, Scope of Works, BOQ, tender documents for integrated UN compound within the UN premises for new buildings and facilities and upgrade and maintain external infrastructure.

Implementation - Implements and monitors ongoing projects and maintenance schedules. - Undertakes research to gather information related to engineering projects. - Conducts technical studies on engineering topics, preparing guidelines for the general planning and maintenance of systems and facilities. - Provides updates and policy guidance to the Chief of Section/Unit on the operation and maintenance of common support services bringing up issues that are urgent, of sensitive nature, or recurrent and recommend solutions. - Ensures the coordination and provision of materials and logistic support is provided. - Assists with the assignment and coordination of activities of technical staff and contracted project personnel under his/her supervision ensuring technical guidance and direction. - Conducts space allocation and management. Prepares and follows-up work orders (building maintenance and minor engineering works).

Administration - Liaises with Facilities Management Officers, Engineers and mission specialists responsible for related specialized phases to arrive at mutually satisfactory approaches to problems by exchanging and comparing data. - Produces cost data and estimates for mission related engineering activities. - Supports the management of budget allotments and monitors the consumption of maintenance supplies. - Performs other duties as required.

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. •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 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

Education Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in Civil Engineering, Business Management, Contract Administration, or related areas is required. A first-level university degree in combination with two years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Job - Specific Qualification Certificate in the buildings anti-blast design is desirable.

Work Experience At least two (02) years of progressively responsible experience in technical, administrative and supervisory areas in the maintenance, management and operation of facilities is required.

Experience providing facilities management services to or in a field operation of the United Nations Common System or a comparable international organization is required.

Experience in building management is desirable.

Experience in technical drawing, using appropriate software including not limited AutoCAD, Revit, and MS project and an ability to produce technical plans, BQ’s and specifications for procurement processes is desirable.

Experience in buildings and facilities maintenances with excellent knowledge on the reducing environmental impact on buildings and sustainability requirements, is desirable.

Experiences in the buildings anti-blast design is desirable.

Experience using the methodologies for project planning, execution and evaluation of engineering standards is desirable.

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

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

Special Notice - This is a National Professional Officer (NPO/NO) position and is located in Baghdad. Only candidates with Iraqi nationality are eligible.

• This post is funded through a trust fund for a finite period of one year. Extension of appointment is subject to availability of funds, extension of the mandate, continued need for services, and satisfactory performance of the incumbent.

• This position is subject to local recruitment pursuant to staff rule 4.4 of the United Nations Staff Rules. A staff member subject to local recruitment shall not be eligible for the allowances or benefits exclusively applicable to international recruitment.

• The candidate is responsible for any expenses incurred in order to attend assessments and interviews and, in the event of an employment offer, any costs related to travel and relocation to the duty station.

•The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.

•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. Reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities may be provided to support participation in the recruitment process when requested and indicated in the application.

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.

The paramount consideration in the appointment, transfer, or promotion of staff shall be the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. By accepting an offer of appointment, United Nations staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and assignment by him or her to any activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). In this context, all internationally recruited staff members shall be required to move periodically to discharge new functions within or across duty stations under conditions established by the Secretary-General.

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