Maintenance Technician

Contract

This is a G-3 contract. This kind of contract is known as General Service and related categories. It is normally only for nationals. It usually requires 3 years of experience, depending on education. More about G-3 contracts.

403104.Maintenance Technician

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

To provide high quality, consistent and responsive operational and maintenance services in BDM subunit. In terms of mechanical, HVAC and firefighting systems and networks.

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

As part of the overall General Management Division to the Regional Office, the Administrative Support Unit ensures the provision of infrastructure and support services in the area of property management, construction and security of Regional Office and WC Offices, office furniture, supplies and equipment, inventory management system, travel support and conferences, meetings privileges & immunities, concession contracts and contacts with local Host Government Authorities.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

1. Follow up the successful operation of the related equipment such as, the cooling towers and chilled & condensation pumps. 2. Operate and maintain the Air handling units, fan coils and the air distribution networks in the RO 3. Operate, follow up and maintain of the air ventilation equipment in the RO, in addition to the ventilation interface with the carbon dioxide system of the parking area 4. Conduct a periodical flushing and disinfection of the fire and water tanks and ensure the safe stock of the water tank on daily basis and the optimum operation of water pumps 5. Conduct a periodical and preventive maintenance of the water, drainage and fire fighting networks as well as the bathrooms' fixtures 6. Ensure the optimum operation of the and water and underground drainage pumps 7. Conduct periodical operation of the fire fighting pumps inside the pumps' room and ensures the efficiency of the system and the interface with the fire alarm system. 8. Ensure that the fire fighting fixtures such as sprinklers, fire hose reels, fire hydrants are always stand by for the operation in the RO 9. Perform any other related duties as required and instructed by the supervisors

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: Completion of secondary education supplemented by training in related field Desirable:

Experience

Essential: At least two years of experience in the maintenance and operation of the mechanical & HVAC systems. Desirable:

Skills

Good knowledge of HVAC works; operation, installation, and maintenance. Good knowledge of plumbing works. Good knowledge of fire fighting systems

WHO Competencies

Enhanced WHO Global Competency Model:

https://www.who.int/employment/WHO_competencies_EN.pdf?ua=1

Teamwork Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences Communication Ensuring the effective use of resources Producing results

Use of Language Skills

Essential: Expert knowledge of Arabic. Desirable: Beginners knowledge of English.

REMUNERATION

WHO offers staff in the General Services category an attractive remuneration package, which for the above position includes an annual net base salary starting at EGP 151,956 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable) and 30 days of annual leave.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Interested candidates are strongly encouraged to apply on-line through Stellis. For assessment of your application, please ensure that: 1 -Your profile on Stellis is properly completed and updated; 2- All required details regarding your qualifications, education, training and experience are provided under relevant sections; 3- Your experience records are properly entered with elaboration on tasks performed at the time.

• This vacancy notice may be used to fill other similar positions at the same grade level

• Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.

• A written test may be used as a form of screening.

• In the event that your candidature is retained for an interview, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of the degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. WHO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed through the link: http://www.whed.net/. Some professional certificates may not appear in the WHED and will require individual review.

• Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to WHO Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and Manual.

• Staff members in other duty stations are encouraged to apply.

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• WHO prides itself on a workforce that adheres to the highest ethical and professional standards and that is committed to put the WHO Values Charter into practice.

• WHO has zero tolerance towards sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA), sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct (i.e., discrimination, abuse of authority and harassment). All members of the WHO workforce have a role to play in promoting a safe and respectful workplace and should report to WHO any actual or suspected cases of SEA, sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct. To ensure that individuals with a substantiated history of SEA, sexual harassment or other types of abusive conduct are not hired by the Organization, WHO will conduct a background verification of final candidates.

• WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco.

• This post is subject to local recruitment and will be filled by persons recruited in the local commuting area of the duty station.