ENGINEER

Contract

This is a P-3 contract. This kind of contract is known as Professional and Director staff. It is normally internationally recruited only. It's a staff contract. It usually requires 5 years of experience, depending on education.

Salary

The salary for this job should be between 140,713 USD and 184,253 USD.

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Org. Setting and Reporting

The post is located in the Engineering Unit, Facilities Management Section, Central Support Services, Division of Administration at the United Nations Office at Geneva. The incumbent will report to the Chief of the Engineering Unit.

Responsibilities

Within delegated authority, the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties:

(a) Serves as Officer-in-Charge of the Engineering Unit, assuming the full responsibilities of the Chief of Unit in his/her absence. (b) Client relationships – Develops and implements of capital improvement and maintenance plans: • Gathers data, analyzes and anticipates evolving needs of the Unit’s clients; • Conducts inspections of the technical infrastructure of the Palais des Nations and its annex buildings; • Monitors technological developments and keeps abreast of changes in standards and regulations; • Submits master capital improvement plans based on aforementioned components (clients’ needs, technical infrastructure inspections, technological developments, and standards and regulations); • Prepares budgetary projections that serve as a basis for requested capital improvements; • Establishes performance indicators for outsourced services; • Drafts specifications for capital projects and maintenance services; • Analyzes tenders and drafting procurement recommendations; • Technical and financial monitoring of facilities; • Monitors the performance of external contractors; • Assists with preparing maintenance plans.

(c) Promotes the continuous improvement of the Unit’s performance: • Ensures technology transfer from external companies to the Unit’s technical staff; • Participates in the development and implementation of the Unit’s technical and organizational work standards; • Participates in the development of training plans for Unit staff; • Provides technical support to the Unit supervisors; • Coordinates his/her work with that of other Unit staff members and the Unit’s activities with relevant external parties (Buildings Unit, Information and Communication Technology Service, clients); • Provides staff members of the Unit with specialized training, as required; • Carries out performance analyses and suggests and implements corrective action as part of the continuous improvement process.

(d) Contributes to the Strategic Heritage Plan (SHP) on all technical aspects as required: • Communicates with SHP and Buildings and Engineering Section (BES) operational expert to provide technical information on existing equipment, maintenance and operations; • Provides SHP and BES operational expert with necessary information on maintenance contracts in order to extend or implement new maintenance contracts; • Ensures information transfer from SHP and BES operational expert to the BES team in regards to future installations and equipment; • Coordinates BES works to ensure harmonization between BES project and future SHP projects; • Participates with BES operational expert in analyzing technical design concepts and its impact on future BES maintenance and operations; • Replaces BES operational expert in his/her absence.

(e) Assists with tracking equipment data and building maintenance history records in Umoja Plant Maintenance module: • Coordinates with all Engineering subunits to gather information regarding existing preventative maintenance programs; • Drafts preventative maintenance programs, tasks and scheduling for existing equipment as well as for any new installations; • Participates in implementing the new preventative maintenance plans in Umoja Plant Maintenance module; • Works with other CSS staff members to incorporate any new preventative maintenance programs, tasks and scheduling in Umoja Plant Maintenance module.

(f) Performs other related duties as required.

Competencies

Professionalism: Knowledge of installation standards of the host country. Knowledge of Building maintenance tools such as BMS (GTC) and CMMS (GMAO). Knowledge of computer aided design CAD (preferable AutoCAD). 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.

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.

Accountability: Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honours 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.

Commitment to continuous learning: Keeps abreast of new developments in own occupation/profession. Actively seeks to develop oneself professionally and personally. Contributes to the learning of colleagues and subordinates. Shows willingness to learn from others. Seeks feedback to learn and improve.

Education

An advanced University degree in mechanical engineering is required. A first level university degree in combination with at least two years of qualified experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Job - Specific Qualification

Not available.

Work Experience

A minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in mechanical engineering, preferably in the field of Heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) is required.

Experience in project management within a multidisciplinary team is required.

Experience in preventive maintenance of electrical and/or mechanical installations is desirable.

Experience in renovation and updgrading of existing system project(s) is desirable.

Experience in computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) is desirable.

Experience in energy and utilities monitoring is desirable.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, Fluency in English and French is required. Knowledge of another UN official language is desirable.

Assessment

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

Special Notice

For this position, applicants from the following Member States, which are unrepresented or underrepresented in the UN Secretariat as of 31 Oct 2023, are strongly encouraged to apply: Afghanistan, Andorra, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Bahrain, Belize, Brunei Darussalam, Cabo Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, China, Cuba, Democratic People's Republic of Korea, Djibouti, Dominica, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Grenada, Guinea-Bissau, Israel, Japan, Kiribati, Kuwait, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Liberia, Libya, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Madagascar, Malta, Marshall Islands, Micronesia (Federated States of), Monaco, Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibia, Nauru, Oman, Palau, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Qatar, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Samoa, San Marino, Sao Tome and Principe, Saudi Arabia, Slovenia, Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Sudan, Timor-Leste, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, United Arab Emirates, United States of America, Vanuatu.

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.

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.

Pursuant to section 7.11 of ST/AI/2012/2/Rev.1, candidates recruited through the young professionals programme who have not served for a minimum of two years in the position of their initial assignment are not eligible to apply to 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.

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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.

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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.