ENGINEERING ASSISTANT

Contract

This is a G-5 contract. This kind of contract is known as General Service and related categories. It is normally only for nationals. It usually requires 5 years of experience, depending on education.

Salary

The salary for this job should be more than 1,583 USD.

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Org. Setting and Reporting

This position is located in the Office of Supply Chain and Service Delivery / Engineering and Facilities Management, of United Nations Mission to Support the Hudaydah Agreement (UNMHA). The Engineering Assistant will be based in Hudaydah and will report to Engineering Technician.

Responsibilities

The incumbent will be requested to provide specialized reliable technical assistance, as well as coordination, in support of activities related to the construction/commissioning and operations/maintenance of facilities and infrastructure. Prepares technical reports and efficiently processes work and requisite follow-up. Within the limits of delegated authority, the Engineering Assistant will be responsible for performing the following duties:

Technical: - Install\commission and operate\maintain systems in the specific trade area in compliance with recognized standards and regulations pertaining installation and safety codes. - Prepare technical reports in the specific trade area to determine work requirements including carrying out technical assessments of the installation and maintenance of engineering systems. - Assist in drawing plans, schedules and supervision for construction, maintenance, repair, and installation of conventional buildings, temporary buildings, infrastructure and sites and premises including grounds in the mission area. - Participate in technical review of offers submitted and study drawings and sketches for review and discussion to determine extent of work required, present alternatives as solutions of problems.

Procedural: - Generate appropriate work orders and assign them to specific trade or craft area. - Read, interpret and close-out technical work orders in conjunction with associated technical specification. - Maintain records relating to inventories and work orders. - Alert the supervisor of Unit\Section of unusual occurrence and \or damage that have taken place or are likely to occur. - Inspect quality of services performed by the contractors is in accordance with set terms and conditions, codes and standards, health and safety regulations and objectives. Assist in final inspection, supervision and commissioning of the work, claim operation manuals and shop drawings for files, and inform supervisor of completion of work

Operational: - Basic planning and organizing for most effective execution of work. - Assist with the preparation of cost estimates in the specific trade area. - Coordinate work as necessary with engineering counterparts. - Provide instruction to junior engineering assistants on proper operation. - Prepare 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. - Monitor the quality levels of the supply of materials and equipment for routine schedule maintenance. - Provide inputs to periodic acquisition plans for engineering materials\equipment in the specific trade area. - 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. - Ensure that projects meet safety and security standards by reviewing them with designated Safety and Security officials.

Perform 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.

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 and 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.

Job - Specific Qualification

Trade and Craft Certification (or specific equipment certification) in carpentry, electrical, heavy equipment operator, mechanic, plumbing, welding or related trade is desirable.

Certificate/degree in engineering, construction or related field is desirable.

Work Experience

A minimum of five (5) of progressively responsible experience in construction/commissioning and operation/maintenance of facilities and infrastructure within the specific trade and craft area of carpentry, electrical, heavy equipment operator, mechanic, plumbing, welding and /or related trade and craft is required.

Experience in structural design, systems design, surveying is desirable.

Experience in technical drawing software, specifically AutoCAD is required.

Knowledge in Revit is desirable.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English and Arabic (both oral and written) are required.

NOTE: Fluency equals a rating of "fluent" in all four areas (read, write, speak, understand) and "knowledge of" equals a rating of "confident" in two of the four areas.

Assessment

Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by an informal interview.

Special Notice

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 temporarily available through 31 December 2024. 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.

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.

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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.