Mason

Result of Service- Improvement of living conditions at team sites. - Reduce the emission of carbon dioxide gases from diesel generators through the installation of solar panels systems.

Work Location Unarmed military observers camps in Western Sahara

Expected duration 9 months

Duties and Responsibilities Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of MINURSO Chief Engineer or his/her designated mandated representative(s), the mason will be supported by laborer to be responsible for carrying out but not limited to the following tasks; - Liaise with the infrastructure Unit supervisor for expert advice on construction works, mason for concrete matters and other technicians as necessary - Perform all tasks related to construction works such as formworks; mixing and pouring of concrete, brickworks, plastering, laying of wall and floor tiles, finishing, painting and similar works. - Sort out material and install prefabricated containers and related works; - Interpret drawings, specifications correctly and implement its contents correctly as required; - Carry out construction and repair structural metal and woodworks. - Carry out preparation of the foundation for new structures and buildings. - Carry out construction and assembly of the solar system supporting metal and concrete frames. - Perform surveys and prepare material quantities and specifications - Monitor the UN owned tools/equipment and material inventory - Adhere to all UN and international safety standards and applicable building codes, - Identify the best methodologies to address development issues related to construction works and suggests the best fit for construction methodologies. - Develop sketches for "As-built Drawings" for implemented works - Carryout preventive maintenance and repair of facilities and infrastructures as required. - Perform other related duties as required by the Chief Engineer and the unit supervisor.

COMPETENCIES

PROFESSIONALISM - 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. - BUILDS CONSENSUS FOR TASK PURPOSE AND DIRECTION WITH TEAM MEMBERS. - SUPPORTS AND ACTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH FINAL GROUP DECISIONS, EVEN WHEN SUCH DECISIONS MAY NOT ENTIRELY REFLECT OWN POSITION. - SHARES CREDIT FOR TEAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND ACCEPTS JOINT RESPONSIBILITY FOR TEAM SHORTCOMINGS

CLIENT ORIENTATION - CONSIDER ALL THOSE TO WHOM SERVICES ARE PROVIDED TO BE CLIENTS - ESTABLISH AND MAINTAINS PRODUCTIVE PARTNERSHIPS WITH CLIENTS BY GAINING THEIR TRUST AND RESPECT - IDENTIFIES CLIENT’S NEEDS AND MATCHES THEM TO APPROPRIATE SOLUTIONS - KEEPS CLIENTS INFORMED OF PROGRESS - MEETS TIMELINE FOR DELIVERY OF PRODUCTS

Qualifications/special skills Possession of high school and preferably with apprenticeship certificate in building construction related trade (construction, metal works, carpentry works, ...etc.) Minimum of 6 years of experience in masonry building construction field (brick construction, plastering, and laying of wall and floor tiles, concrete mixing and pouring).

Languages Official working language in the mission is English. Basic communication skills (Understanding and speaking) in English is required. Knowledge of Arabic / or Spanish language is an asset.

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.