HEATING, VENTILATION AND A/C ASSISTANT

Contract

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Org. Setting and Reporting This position is located in the Engineering Section within the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI), Kirkuk. The incumbent reports directly to the Chief of Engineering Section.

Responsibilities Under the overall guidance and supervision of the Senior Project Engineer, the Heating, Ventilation and A/C Assistant (HVAC) assistant will be responsible for the following functions:

• Liaises frequently with the Building Maintenance Unit Supervisor to perform all tasks related to HVAC and refrigeration works in the mission including installation of new systems as well as maintenance of existing systems.
• Ensures that HVAC work meet the safety and environmental standards in accordance with international codes and regulations.
• Installs, maintains, services, and repairs HVAC, refrigeration (including freezers), industrial kitchen equipment, kitchen appliances, and industrial and domestic gas equipment.
• Performs surveys and prepares technical reports, drawings, and material quantities.
• Designs simple installations.
• Prepares material specifications for the purpose of raising requisitions.
• Provides lists of items/spare parts required as well as tools and equipment in advance of defects occurring.
• Monitors tools/equipment and spare part inventory ensuring the use of items/ spare parts in the most productive manner.
• Liaises with relevant the Engineer for expert advice on HVAC and other engineering sub-units for HVAC related work.
• Provides instructions on end-user care and servicing of HVAC and refrigeration equipment.
• Trains end-user’s technicians in the proper operation, upkeep, and general maintenance of HVAC and other equipment. S/he monitors the adequate supply of spare parts for routine scheduled maintenance, as well as maintenance of log books, records and spare parts’ consumption records.
• Provides input for data entries in the asset control database immediately after receipt, repairs/overhaul,transfer, and disposal of equipment.

• Performs other duties, as assigned.

  Competencies Professionalism: Demonstrates professional competencies in the HVAC and related trades; Knowledge of HVAC systems and equipment; Ability to handle hand and power tools of HVAC and knowledge of relevant safety procedures; Ability to read blue prints and rough drawings; Ability to prioritize activities and assignments and adjust priorities as required; 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. Commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects 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.

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 diploma or equivalent is required.

Work Experience A minimum of five (05) years of progressively responsible experience in commercial and industrial HVAC and refrigeration installations is required.

Familiarity with the latest editions of the IEE wiring regulations is desirable.

Experience in inverter new technology HVAC system – Energy recovery ventilation/variable refrigerant flow (ERV/VRF) and experience dealing with programming control devices and electronic systems (PLC) is desirable.

A minimum of three (3) years of experience working in a private or public company, or international organization, is required.

Languages English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English and Arabic is required.

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

Special Notice- This position is subject to local recruitment pursuant to staff rule 4.4 of the United Nations Staff Rules. All staff in the General Service and related categories shall be recruited in the country or within commuting distance of each office, irrespective of their nationality and of the length of time they may have been in the country. A staff member subject to local recruitment shall not be eligible for the allowances or benefits exclusively applicable to international recruitment. - All non-Iraqi applicants need to have a valid work permit for Iraq and need to upload a copy of such a work permit. - Applicants must ensure that their name in the application matches the name on their national passport or Government provided national Identification Document (ID). A discrepancy between the name in the applicant's application and national ID/passport may impact the recruitment process. - 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.

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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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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