ENGINEERING ASSISTANT

Contract

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Org. Setting and Reporting UNTSO was the first peacekeeping operation established by the Security Council, in its resolution 50 (1949), and continues to represent the commitment of the Council to assist in the implementation of the 1949 Armistice Agreements and their attendant ceasefires. In its resolution 73 (1949), the Council requested the Secretary-General to arrange for the continued service of such UNTSO personnel as might be required in observing and maintaining the ceasefire, as requested by the Council in its resolution 54 (1948), and as might be necessary in assisting the parties to the Agreements in the supervision of the application and observance of the terms of those Agreements. UNTSO is mandated to observe and maintain the unconditional ceasefires and assist the parties to the 1949 Armistice Agreements in the supervision of the application and observance of the terms of those Agreements. Its mandate derives from Security Council resolutions and decisions, including foundational resolutions 50 (1948), 54 (1948), and 73 (1949). UNTSO ’s activities are spread over Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon and the Syrian Arab Republic to maintain the regional liaison architecture established under the Armistice Agreements.

This position is located in the Engineering and Facilities Management Services (EFMS) at UNTSO Headquarters, Jerusalem. The incumbent will perform specialized activities and provide basic supervision in one or more of the following trade and craft: detailed design and construction supervision for buildings and facilities, forecasting and budget preparations, acquisition planning and monitoring, preparation of scope of works, specifications and bills of quantities, and performance evaluation and reporting under the supervision of the Chief of EFMS.

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

Technical: - Analyze, design, prepare bid documents including specifications, bills of quantities and scope of works for renovation of buildings including historical buildings. - Perform tender support including raising Shopping carts, technical evaluations and related services for all rehabilitation and upgrading of facilities in the mission. - Supervise the work of junior staff performed in one or more of the following trade and craft areas: structural technicians, architects, and electromechanical and water and sanitation technicians. - Install/commission and operate/maintain systems in the specific trade area in compliance with recognized standards and regulations pertaining to installation and safety codes. Determine priority of work. - Prepare/Review the technical reports in the specific trade area and other assessments to determine work requirement, including carrying out technical assessments of the installation, and maintenance of engineering systems.

Procedural: - Develop, read, interpret and close-out technical work orders in conjunction with associated technical specification. - Maintain records relating to inventories and work orders. - Assess and report to the supervisor on unusual occurrence and/or damage that have taken place or are likely to occur. - Inspect quality of work and work performance Diagnose and Resolve problems. Ensure all stages are completed satisfactorily.

Operational: - Advanced planning and organizing for most effective execution of work. - Prepare cost estimates in the specific trade area. - Coordinate work as necessary with engineering counterparts. - Provide instructions to junior assistants on proper operation. Train users on equipment installed. - Recommend the list of materials and equipment needed for completing the work, and ensure availability for work orders scheduled, and write a work order after the completion of the work; - Develop periodic acquisition plans for engineering materials/equipment in the specific trade area. - Monitor the quality levels of the supply of materials and equipment for routine schedule maintenance. - Ensure that daily activities are in compliance with the DPKO/DFS Environmental and Waste Management policies and in line with the DFS Environment Strategy objectives.

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.

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 & 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 High school diploma or equivalent is required.

Professional Certification (or similar professional certification) in civil engineering or related engineering field from recognized accreditation body is required.

Certification in Project Management (Prince 2, PMP or equivalent) or equivalent training is desirable.

Job - Specific Qualification Professional Certification (or similar professional certification) in civil engineering or related engineering field from recognized accreditation body is required.

Certification in Project Management (Prince 2, PMP or equivalent) or equivalent training is desirable.

Work Experience Minimum of seven (07) years of progressively responsible experience in construction/commissioning and operations/maintenance of facilities and infrastructure within the specific trade and craft area of civil, carpentry, electrical, plumbing, welding and/or related trade and craft is required.

The minimum years of relevant experience is reduced to five (5) for candidates who possess a first-level university degree or higher.

Experience in preparation of project documents including bills of quantities, scope of requirements and technical specifications is required.

Experience in project management, including work supervision and project closing procedures is required.

Experience in rehabilitation and upgrading of historical buildings is desirable.

Experience with SAP and/or UMOJA as it relates to construction projects, acquisitions and planning is desirable.

Languages English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat.

For this position, fluency in English (both oral and written) is required. Fluency in the local languages Arabic and Hebrew is desirable.

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

Special Notice 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.

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.

This position is subject to local recruitment pursuant to staff rule 4.4 of the United Nations Staff Rules. Applicants for positions in the General Service and related categories must be authorized to work for the United Nations in the duty station where the position is located. Eligible applicants selected from outside the duty station are responsible for any expenses in connection with their relocation to the duty station. Staff members subject to local recruitment are not eligible for allowances or benefits exclusively applicable to international recruitment.

Malicious acts: 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.

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.

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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