ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN

Contract

This is a FS-5 contract. This kind of contract is known as Field Service. It usually requires 8 years of experience, depending on education. More about FS-5 contracts and their salaries.

Org. Setting and Reporting The United Nations Global Service Centre (UNGSC) provides critical Logistics, Geospatial, Information and Telecommunications Technologies services and Training to all peacekeeping and special political missions around the world.

The position is located in the Supply Chain Service, UNGSC, Brindisi, Italy. The incumbent will report directly to the Chief Engineer in the Sourcing Support Unit (SSU).

Responsibilities Responsibilities: Within the limits of delegated authority, the Engineering Technician will apply professional knowledge and expertise in performance of the following duties: Planning and assessment •Plans, schedules and supervises implementation of engineering projects such as: construction, refurbishment, installation, and maintenance. •Assesses requirements for the installation, repairs and maintenance of engineering equipment and/or buildings and infrastructure. On the basis of the assessment, drafts technical or assessment reports; determines work requirements, and issues work orders and work assignments to assistants and technicians. •Diagnoses problems and develops solutions for malfunctioning or defective engineering equipment or systems and/or buildings and infrastructure •Assesses requirements and develops standardized documentation/solicitation packages (i.e. technical specifications, SOW, BOQ, TEC) for the procurement of goods and for outsourcing support services, ensuring compliance with environmental standards and policies. •Provide input on mission requirements, procurement-plan and cost-estimates for budget and acquisition planning.

Operations •Supervises and coordinates the installation, servicing, maintenance and repair of engineering equipment, in compliance with recognized standards and regulations pertaining to safety and installation codes. •Inspects and reports on construction, installation and maintenance projects carried out either by contractors or tradesmen and staff under supervision. •Applies and ensures adherence to safety programs related to the safe operation of engineering equipment and power tools

Administration •Identifies resource requirements for his/her area of responsibility in connection with budget preparations. •Assists in technical evaluation of bids and proposals for engineering projects, equipment, general supply products and surface transport related goods and services. •Secures equipment, materials, supplies and spare parts for supervised works. •Reads and interprets specifications and technical drawings for construction, installations and upgrade of infrastructure. Prepares bills of quantities and costing for engineering, general supply and surface transport related projects. •Supervises the maintenance of records relating to inventories, work orders and general correspondence. •Reviews and approves work orders and assigns tasks to tradesmen and technicians being supervised. •Verifies progress or completion of engineering projects and recommends to the Chief of Section for partial or final payments. •Follows up on correction of defects in material or workmanship of contractor's work during the warranty period of the contracts. •Assist in monitoring and analyzing contract performance to ensure compliance with contract terms, schedules, and cost objectives. •Supports technical evaluations of offers and assists in analysis of bids/offers and technical studies •Provides expert technical advice on technical/solicitation documents and overall policies, procedures, and guidelines pertinent to mission activities, considering quality management and risk management best practices. •Perform other duties as required

Competencies Professionalism: Demonstrated knowledge and experience in drafting of technical documents for engineering or general supply and surface transport related projects; demonstrated technical skills, specifically in preparation of technical specifications, scope of works; cost estimates; inventory management or logistics support with good understanding of field support operations, good understanding of internal procurement policies, practices and procedures; ability to maintain accurate records and inventories. Shows pride in work and 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 High school or equivalent diploma is required. Technical or vocational certificate/diploma in supply management, procurement, civil engineering technology, construction, project management or in a relevant discipline is required. Certification in Requisitioning is desirable.

Work Experience A minimum of eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience in at least one of the following fields: supply chain management, logistics, engineering or construction is required. At least two years of experience in drafting solicitation documents for engineering and supply or transport projects is required. Previous experience in UN peacekeeping or other field operations is desirable. Experience in international operations in a post conflict environment is desirable.

Languages English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English (both oral and written) 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 open for recruitment for an initial period of one year and may be subject to extension.

Staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and to assignment by him or her. In this context, all staff are expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers in accordance with established rules and procedures.

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. All applicants are strongly encouraged to apply on-line as soon as possible after the job opening has been posted and well before the deadline stated in the job opening. On-line applications will be acknowledged where an email address has been provided. If you do not receive an e-mail acknowledgement within 24 hours of submission, your application may not have been received. In such cases, please resubmit the application, if necessary. If the problem persists, please seek technical assistance through the Inspira "Need Help?" link. Pursuant to section 7.11 of ST/AI/2012/2/Rev.1

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.

Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the Manual for the Applicant, which can be accessed by clicking on “Manuals” hyper-link on the upper right side 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.