Generator Technician

Contract

This is a UNV International Specialist contract. This kind of contract is known as International UN Volunteer. It is normally internationally recruited only. More about UNV International Specialist contracts.

MINUSMA was established pursuant to Security Council Resolution 2100 of 25 April 2013 to support the political process in the country and carry out a number of security-related tasks. The mandate of the Mission was lastly renewed by Security Council Resolution 2640 of 29 June 2022. MINUSMA’s key priority is to support the implementation of the Peace Agreement for Peace and Reconciliation in Mali, its core political and security provisions in particular, including the holding of peaceful elections, progress in disarmament, demobilization and reintegration as well as in security sector reform, operationalization of interim administrations and mixed units, and decentralization. In addition to the Peace Agreement, MINUSMA is requested to support the gradual restoration and extension of State authority in Central and Northern Mali;

exercise good offices and promote national reconciliation; protect civilians; promote and protect human rights; and support humanitarian assistance. The Security Council further requested the Mission to exercise complementary tasks, such as projects for stabilization, weapons and ammunition management, and cooperation with sanctions committees. Resolution 2423 (2018) equally stresses the importance of strengthened integration between the United Nations country team and MINUSMA to support the implementation of the Agreement.

The primary task of Engineering section is to determine the infrastructure requirements and implements the Mission’s infrastructure projects at minimum cost and in a most efficient manner by providing accommodation, utilities (electricity, water), construction and maintenance of infrastructure as well as geographic information support, terrain studies and reconnaissance to all MINUSMA facilities.

Under the direct supervision of the Regional Engineering Officer and/or Unit Head of the Electromechanical Unit in Mopti, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks: The volunteer will have responsibility, as designated and guided by the unit head of electromechanical and under the guidance of the regional engineering officer, and will be responsible for the following, but not limited to: • Assist the engineers in developing full generator power coverage for all designated buildings and facilities. • Mandatory knowledge and work experience regarding synchronisation systems (i.e., FOGO, FG) Wilson EASY GEN panels 2500 and 3200 are also needed for COELMO Generators LEXYSM and LEXYSYNC. If internal or external training certificates are available, it’s an advantage. • Diagnose and effectively repair shut-down and no-start conditions on diesel power generators, and perform test runs on all assigned generators as required. • Possess knowledge on electrical network transmission and distribution from generators to customers, • Create a service order in UMOJA and request spare parts from the central warehouse to carry out scheduled maintenance and running repairs for each generator in your AOR. (Area of Responsibility) • Maintain generators and carry out periodical preventive maintenance services on all UN-owned generators; have the ability to troubleshoot and diagnose using wiring schematics, diagrams, and service manuals. Check the conditions and initiate the overhaul or write-off process as required. • Advise the unit head regarding generator installations, material, tools, fuel, and lubricant consumption. • Participates in a special task force during periods of emergencies, including floods, storms, hurricanes, earthquakes, and power outages. • The candidate must also be self-motivated, have good organisational skills, and be able to work with little or no supervision. • Ensure work safety standards, as required by the UN system, are always followed when working. • Knowledge and working experience of MV (medium voltage) up to 11,000 volts is an advantage. • Perform other job-related duties as required. Administrative Responsibilities: The volunteer will have the following responsibilities: • To liaise with EMU customers on requirements and services. • To provide the immediate supervisor with reports, solutions, and recommendations on all aspects of the technical responsibilities. • Maintain a database on all assigned generators reflecting the history of each unit, including running hours, energy consumption, and fuel consumption. • Review the logbook and carry out information sharing meetings. Keep a record of fuel and materials received and distributed. • Maintain the schedule of daily workers, take attendance, and prepare weekly reports. • Perform other job-related duties as required.

Results/Expected Outputs: • Efficient, timely, responsive, client-friendly, and high-quality support rendered to the mission in the accomplishment of her or his functions. • a final statement of achievements towards volunteerism for development during the assignment, such as reporting on the number of volunteers mobilised, activities participated in, and capacities developed. • The development of capacity through coaching, mentoring, and formal on-the-job training when working with (including supervising) national staff or non-governmental counterparts, including Implementing Partners (IPs), • The Age, Gender, and Diversity (AGD) perspective is systematically applied, integrated, and documented in all activities throughout the assignment. • A final statement of achievements towards volunteerism for peace and development during the assignment, such as reporting on the number of volunteers mobilised, activities participated in, and capacities developed

Furthermore, UN volunteers are required to: • Strengthen their knowledge and understanding of the concept of volunteerism by reading relevant UNV and external publications and taking active part in UNV activities (for instance, in events that mark International Volunteer Day). • Be acquainted with and build on traditional and/or local forms of volunteerism in the host country. • Reflect on the type and quality of voluntary action that they are undertaking, including participation in ongoing reflection activities. • Contribute articles or write-ups on field experiences and submit them for UNV publications, websites, newsletters, press releases, etc. • Assist with the UNV Buddy Programme for newly arrived UN Volunteers. • Promote or advise local groups in the use of online volunteering, or encourage relevant local individuals and organisations to use the UNV Online Volunteering service when-ever technically possible. • Integrity and professionalism: demonstrated expertise in an area of specialty and ability to apply good judgement; high degree of autonomy, personal initiative, and ability to take ownership; willingness to accept wide responsibilities and ability to work independently under established procedures in a politically sensitive environment while exercising discretion, impartiality, and neutrality; ability to manage information objectively, accurately, and confidentially; responsiveness and client orientation. • Accountability: mature and responsible; ability to operate in compliance with organisational rules and regulations • Commitment to continuous learning: initiative and willingness to learn new skills and stay abreast of new developments in areas of expertise; ability to adapt to changes in the work environment. • Planning and organising effective organisational and problem-solving skills and the ability to manage a large volume of work in an efficient and timely manner; the ability to establish priorities and to plan, coordinate, and monitor (own) work; the ability to work under pressure with conflicting deadlines; and the ability to handle multiple concurrent projects or activities • Teamwork and respect for diversity: ability to operate effectively across organisational boundaries; ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and harmonious working relations in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity and gender. • Communication: proven interpersonal skills; good spoken and written communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear and concise reports; the ability to conduct presentations and articulate options and positions concisely; the ability to make and de-fend recommendations; the ability to communicate and empathise with staff (including national staff), military personnel, volunteers, counterparts, and local interlocutors coming from very diverse backgrounds; the ability to maintain composure and remain helpful towards the staff, but objectively, without showing personal interest; the capacity to transfer information and knowledge to a wide range of different target groups; • Flexibility, adaptability, and ability and willingness to operate independently in austere, remote, and potentially hazardous environments for protracted periods, involving physical hardship and little comfort, and including possible extensive travel within the area of operations; willingness to transfer to other duty stations within the area of operations as may be necessary. • Genuine commitment towards the principles of voluntary engagement, which include solidarity, compassion, reciprocity, and self-reliance, and commitment towards the UN core values

• Integrity and professionalism: demonstrated expertise in area of specialty and ability to ap-ply good judgment; high degree of autonomy, personal initiative and ability to take owner-ship; willingness to accept wide responsibilities and ability to work independently under established procedures in a politically sensitive environment, • Accountability: mature and responsible; ability to operate in compliance with organizational rules and regulations. • Planning and organizing: effective organizational and problem-solving skills and ability to manage a large volume of work in an efficient and timely manner; • Teamwork and respect for diversity: ability to operate effectively across organizational boundaries; ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and harmonious working relations in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity and gender; • Communication: proven interpersonal skills; good spoken and written communication skills, including ability to prepare clear and concise reports; ability to make and defend recommendations; ability to communicate and empathize with staff (including national staff), • Flexibility, adaptability, and ability and willingness to operate independently in austere, re-mote and potentially hazardous environments for protracted periods, involving physical hardship and little comfort, and including possible extensive travel within the area of operations; willingness to transfer to other duty stations within area of operations as may be necessary;

• Genuine commitment towards the principles of voluntary engagement, which includes solidarity, compassion, reciprocity and self-reliance; and commitment towards the UN core values.

At least 5 years of relevant experience in the installation, commissioning, operation, and maintenance of different capacities of generators ranging from 2.5 kW to 1.2 MW is especially important, as is knowledge of the programming of generator synchronisation in the field and the capability of fault finding through diagnostic tools in the generator set electronic control system. • Proficiency in the handling of power tools and testing equipment, including familiarity with safety rules and operating procedures, is a plus. • Proven interpersonal skills and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with people in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity. • Ability to perform duties under stress and in insecure, isolated, and potentially hostile environments. • Have affinity with or interest in humanitarian relief, post-conflict situations, volunteerism as a mechanism for durable development, and the UN System.

The duration of your assignment is 12 months (please complete with the number of months of contract; in some cases you may wish to indicate the expected contract end date). A UN Volunteer receives a Volunteer Living Allowance (VLA) which is composed of the Monthly Living Allowance (MLA) and a Family Allowance (FA) for those with dependents (maximum three). The Volunteer Living Allowance (VLA) is paid at the end of each month to cover housing, utilities, transportation, communications and other basic needs. The VLA can be computed by applying the Post-Adjustment Multiplier (PAM) to the VLA base rate of US$ 1,587. The VLA base rate is a global rate across the world, while the PAM is duty station/country-specific and fluctuates on a monthly basis according to the cost of living. This method ensures that international UN Volunteers have comparable purchasing power at all duty stations irrespective of varying costs of living. The PAM is established by the International Civil Service Commission (ICSC) and is published at the beginning of every month on the ICSC website (http://icsc.un.org). For example, if the PAM for the current month is 54.6%, then the VLA for that month will be (US$ 1,587 x 54,6 /100) + 1,587= US$ 2,453. Moreover, a Family Allowance (FA) is added in accordance with the number of recognized dependents: US$ 250 if the UN Volunteer has 1 recognized dependent, and US$ 450 if the UN Volunteer has 2 or more recognized dependents. Accordingly, the VLA per month will be US$ for a volunteer without dependent; US$ for a volunteer with one recognized dependent and US$ for a volunteer with two or more recognized dependents.

In non-family duty stations that belong to hardship categories D or E, as classified by the ICSC, international UN Volunteers receive a Well-Being Differential (WBD) on a monthly basis. Furthermore, UN Volunteers are provided a settling-in-grant (SIG) at the start of the assignment (if the volunteer did not reside in the duty station for at least 6 months prior to taking up the assignment) and in the event of a permanent reassignment to another duty station.

UNV provides life, health, permanent disability insurances as well as assignment travel, annual leave, full integration in the UN security framework (including residential security reimbursements).

UN Volunteers are paid Daily Subsistence Allowance at the UN rate for official travels, flight tickets for periodic home visit and for the final repatriation travel (if applicable). Resettlement allowance is paid for satisfactory service at the end of the assignment.

UNV will provide, together with the offer of assignment, a copy of the Conditions of Service, including Code of conduct, to the successful candidate.