ENGINEER

Overview

Apply engineering knowledge to support UN missions.

You have:

• An advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Architecture or related area.
• A first-level university degree (Bachelor's degree or equivalent) in specified fields with two additional years of relevant work experience may be accepted.
• A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in construction planning, design and project implementation and supervision is required.
• 2 years or more of experience in data analytics or related area is desirable.
• Fluency in oral and written English is required.
• Knowledge of French is desirable.

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 109,361 USD and 143,199 USD.

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Org. Setting and Reporting

The position is within the United Nations Liquidation Entity (MINUSMA), Bamako duty station. The Engineer reports to the Chief of Engineering and Facilities Management Section.

Responsibilities

Within delegated authority, the Engineer will apply professional engineering knowledge and expertise in the performance of the following duties and responsibilities:• Applies commonly used engineering calculations,practices and precedents in completing portions of larger projects related to the planning,design, construction, repair or maintenance of electrical, mechanical, water/sanitation and other civil engineering infrastructure for major systems and facilities such as camp infrastructure including building maintenance and construction, roads, bridges, airfield infrastructure, railways, docks, waste disposal systems, flood control systems, water and wastewater treatment facilities, and related structures and other engineering activities in the field needed for the logistics support of peace-keeping and other United Nations field missions.• Plans and designs specifications for projects.• Develops scope of works/requirements, specifications for civil, electro-mechanical, water and wastewater systems contracts, and other engineering goods/services. • Evaluates, reviews and revises project documents and technical proposals for construction services, electro, mechanical, water/sanitation and other engineering goods/services, and conducts pre-award inspections and other project management activities.• Conducts preliminary site investigations to obtain field data such as soil characteristics, drainage, power requirements/capacity demands, fuel requirements and cost implication, technical potential and other data required for building site selection.• Prepares design layout for smaller or less complex portions of buildings and facilities.• Develops technical data regarding materials, sizes, dimensions, and quantities and costs to be incorporated in formal specifications.• Estimates costs of repairs of damaged buildings, facilities and systems to determine feasibility of repairs or replacement.• Liaises with other engineers and mission specialists responsible for related specialized phases to arrive at mutually satisfactory approaches to problems by exchanging and comparing data.• Conducts investigations to develop improved designs and construction techniques.• Produces cost data and estimates on engineering-related requirements of current and planned field missions. • Analyzes project proposals to ensure technical feasibility and to ensure that project objectives are attainable within prescribed resources.• Conducts research on development of new technical systems, and follow development to identify improved methods and equipment.• Participates in mission planning, nominates as technical adviser to committees or international meetings.• Supports the Environmental Section's Working Groups related to energy, water and waste water management, and solid waste management. • Collects and analyzes data to identify trends or patterns and provide insights through graphs, charts, tables and reports using data visualization methods to enable data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation and reporting. • Performs other related duties as required. Results Expected: A complete in-depth understanding of engineering problems posed in project documents, in which problems are typically complex and broad in scope, requiring some unusual applications of engineering principles.

Competencies

Professionalism: -Ability to apply engineering skills and to participate in engineering projects, including preparation of cost estimates, research of data and preparing graphs. Ability to identify and analyze engineering data of significant depth and complexity-Knowledge of methodologies for project planning, execution and evaluation of engineering compliance standards and proven ability in analytical work-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 Client Orientation:-Considers all those to whom services are provided to be "clients " and seeks to see things from clients' point of view- Establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect-Identifies clients' needs and matches them to appropriate solutions-Monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients' environment to keep informed and anticipate problems-Keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects-Meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client

Education

An advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Architecture or related appropriate area. A first-level university degree (Bachelor's degree or equivalent) in the specified fields of study with two additional years of relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Job - Specific Qualification

Successful completion of both degree and non-degree programs in data analytics, business analytics or data science programs is desirable.

Work Experience

A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in construction planning, design and project implementation and supervision is required. 2 years or more of experience in data analytics or related area is desirable.

Languages

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

Assessment

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

Special Notice

• This Position is temporarily available within the UN Liquidation Entity (MINUSMA) until 31 December 2024, subject to budget approval. If the selected candidate is an internal staff member of the UN Secretariat, the selection will be recorded 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. United Nations is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance 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. Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date.

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.

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