HVAC (Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning) Supervisor

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.

UNMISS was established in 2011 under the auspices of the UN Department of Peacekeeping Operations (DPKO); subsequently, UNMISS mandate has been renewed through resolutions 2057 (2012), 2109 (2013), 2155 (2014), 2187 (2014), 2223 (2015), 2241 (Dec. 2015), 2304 (2016) and 2327 (2016), 2392 (Dec. 2017), 2406 (Mar. 2018), 2459 (Mar. 2019), 2514 (Mar. 2020), 2567 (Mar. 2021), 2625 (Mar. 2022).

Under the direct supervision of the State Engineer and liaising frequently with the Project Manager; the UNV Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Technician will perform the following duties within the framework of HVAC and refrigeration works: • Installing, maintaining, servicing, and repairing HVAC, refrigeration (including freezer), industrial kitchen equipment and kitchen appliances, and industrial and domestic gas equipment and electrical installation. • Carrying out scheduled periodic and emergency maintenance services on all air conditioning installations and equipment. • Ensuring installation of new systems and maintenance of existing systems meet the safety and environmental standards in accordance with international codes and regulations. • Receiving Engineering Work Order Requests (EWRs), prints or sketches for the job. Must be able to read blue prints and sketches; • Managing the service contracts in the field office; • Reading, Interpreting and Creating HVAC and electrical drawings. • Performing electrical installation, in case of the absent of the electrician, from A/C, Fridge and other minor appliances. • Interpreting electrical installations and providing the necessary diagrams carrying out low voltage electrical installations and maintenance work. • Preparing material specifications for the purpose of raising requisitions; • Minor knowledge on how to interpret project management, and have basic knowledge of on installation of prefab • Providing lists of items/spare parts required as well as tools and equipment, well in advance; monitoring the tools/equipment and spare parts inventory; and ensuring the use of items/spare parts in the most productive manner. • Liaising with Electro-Mechanical Engineer for expert advice on HVAC and refrigeration works, At least with Knowledge of PLC. With at least knowledge of renewable energy. • Providing input for data entry in the asset control database immediately after receipt, repairs/overhaul, transfer, and disposal of equipment. • Building capacity through coaching, mentoring and formal on-the-job training of national staff. • Performing other related functions as required. • Can at least drive and qualified to operate heavy machines. • Can perform inventory of engineering assets prior to bar codes, location of number of A/C and its allocated fixed assets. • Carrying out responsibilities successfully, safely and within limited time and allocated resources. • Submitting daily, weekly, monthly, and annual reports within the allotted time as requested by the Project Manager/State Engineer and/or Chief Engineer. • Designing and implementing of various projects assigned to the UNV HVAC Technician to the highest standard and minimum costs to the Mission, with knowledge of how to interpret and apply project management principles. • A final statement of achievements towards volunteerism for development during the assignment, such as reporting on the number of volunteers mobilized, 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 take 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/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 capacity development activities and transfer of skills to national personnel during the assignment; • Promote or advise local groups in the use of online volunteering, or encourage relevant local individuals and organizations to use the UNV Online Volunteering service whenever technically possible. • Can perform the UN protocol on environmental health and safety in the workplace and inside camp.

• Integrity and professionalism • Accountability • Commitment to continuous learning • Planning and organizing • Teamwork and respect for diversity • Communication • Flexibility, adaptability, and ability and willingness to operate independently • Genuine commitment towards the principles of voluntary engagement, which includes solidarity, compassion, reciprocity and self-reliance; and commitment towards the UN core values.

electrical installation, repair and troubleshooting of air conditioners, chillers and cold rooms. Experience in contract management and supervisory; Experience in PLC network system With at least knowledge of renewable energy; Working experience with UN organizations and/or other international knowledge of the operation and maintenance of air conditioning equipment is desirable; Solid computer skills, including full proficiency in various MS Office application (excel, word, power point) and other IT applications and office technology equipment; Have affinity with or interest in humanitarian relief, post-conflict situations, volunteerism as a mechanism for durable development, and the UN System; Sound security awareness.

Living conditions vary between UNMISS duty stations. Each duty station where UNMISS has a field presence has basic residential camp facilities, which includes running water and electricity. Candidates should be aware that accommodation may be austere with the possibility of water shortages and power blackouts. On arrival in Juba accommodation will be on a share basis. Ablutions will also be shared. As the accommodation situation improves single unit accommodation, with an attached ablution, should become available in all locations. Hard wall accommodation is available in Juba.

All UNMISS duty stations apart from Entebbe, Uganda are considered non - family duty stations. The security level of UNMISS duty stations is classified by the UN Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS) who will brief on arrival. A number of locations in South Sudan are prone to conflict.

Primary health care services (preventive and curative) are provided in 11 United Nations Owned Equipment (UNOE) Level-I clinics, 21 Contingent Owned Equipment (COE) Level-I clinics, 4 COE Level-II medical facilities within the mission area and the establishment of contractual agreements for Level-III and Level-IIII care outside the mission area. The 4 Level-II facilities available in Juba, Bor, Malakal and Wau, run by the Troop Contributing Countries (TCC), take referrals from the Level-I clinics and provide hospital-based care.

The climate is tropical with a rainy season in many areas, which should normally span from around April to October. Ability to live and work in difficult and harsh conditions is essential.