Mechanical Engineer (Retainer)

Mid Engineering

Overview

Join UNOPS as a Mechanical Engineer to oversee project installations and system designs.

You have:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from a reputable university is required.
• License/Board Certification in Mechanical Engineering is desirable.
• Advanced Degree (Master’s) or equivalent in mechanical Engineering or related fields is a plus and may substitute some of the required years of experience.
• At least 4 years of experience in Mechanical, firefighting, and Plumbing systems design, supervision, and construction for medium to large-scale construction projects is required.
• At least two years of working experience in project assessment, design and supervision experience in rehabilitation projects/construction projects is required.
• Excellent skills in drafting using Autocad are required.
• Work Experience with an international Organization and/or UN Agencies is an asset.
• High proficiency in working on HAP software is required.
• High proficiency in dealing with computers, and other software/platforms related to the position's field of expertise.
• Good experience in working with the G-Suite platform including, Google Drive, Google Calendar, Gmail, Google Sheets, Docs, and Slides is an asset.
• Moderate in English is required.
• Arabic language is required.

Contract

This is a LICA Specialist-8 contract. This kind of contract is known as Local Individual Contractor Agreements. It is normally only for nationals. It's an external contract. It usually requires 0 years of experience, depending on education. More about LICA Specialist-8 contracts.

Background Information - Job-specific

Background Information - UNOPS

UNOPS is an operational arm of the United Nations, supporting the successful implementation of its partners’ peacebuilding, humanitarian and development projects around the world. Our mission is to help people build better lives and countries achieve sustainable development.

UNOPS areas of expertise cover infrastructure, procurement, project management, financial management and human resources.

Working with us

UNOPS offers short- and long-term work opportunities in diverse and challenging environments across the globe. We are looking for creative, results-focused professionals with skills in a range of disciplines.

Diversity

With over 4,000 UNOPS personnel and approximately 7,000 personnel recruited on behalf of UNOPS partners spread across 80 countries, our workforce represents a wide range of nationalities and cultures. We promote a balanced, diverse workforce — a strength that helps us better understand and address our partners’ needs, and continually strive to improve our gender balance through initiatives and policies that encourage recruitment of qualified female candidates.

Work life harmonization

UNOPS values its people and recognizes the importance of balancing professional and personal demands.

Background Information - Job-specific

The UNOPS Hub in Amman implements projects on behalf of UN agencies and bilateral donors and in close coordination with the Government and national authorities. With an established presence across the region, the office runs operations including large-scale procurement, project development and technical management, and provides financial, human resources and infrastructure-related services.

The functional objective of UNOPS Hub in Amman is to deliver its projects in an efficient and effective manner and in line with the principles, rules and regulations of UNOPS, to achieve the outcomes sought by the clients.

UNOPS has been active in Syria since 2015, delivering projects in support of the Government of Lebanon and partners. Since the explosion at the Beirut Port on 4 August 2020, UNOPS has significantly scaled up its presence in the country to support the humanitarian response and both its presence and portfolio have undergone expansion

The incumbent is responsible to abide by security policies, administrative instructions, plans and procedures of the UN Security Management System and that of UNOPS.

UNOPS is committed to achieving a fully diverse workforce.

Functional Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of the Project Manager, the Mechanical Engineer is required to perform one or more tasks from the following list of duties and responsibilities ensuring their effectiveness, transparency and integrity:

• Coordination and supervision of installation of the mechanical, plumbing, firefighting and medical gas services in the assigned projects.
• Assist the project team and logistics division in procurement of mechanical machineries and equipment.
• Design and review mechanical installation and services in buildings; Ventilations, fire fighting & safety, Air Conditioning, HVAC and ducting systems, Hot and Cold Water, sanitary drainage, medical gas, and waste management mechanical systems.
• Assist contract division in preparing and evaluation of tender documents of mechanical/plumbing engineering services (specifications, BOQs, rates, test reports, etc.) ;
• Design and produce mechanical and plumbing systems design calculations, drawings and scope of works;
• Review the design of mechanical and plumbing services of projects;
• Review and approve Submittals of Technical Material and Shop Drawings submitted by the Contractors for mechanical and plumbing services of projects;
• Assist in testing, commission, training and handover of mechanical and plumbing deliverables to clients.
• Specifically, the Mechanical Design Engineer will be expected to perform activities relevant to the following technical tasks.

Technical tasks:

• Support the project team is reviewing the design briefs and the design reports that address specific clients and stakeholder requirements and specifications as and when necessary,
• Support the project team in reviewing design documentation ex. drawings, BOQ and specifications to meet the required quality and detailing as stipulated by the Project Manager,
• Work closely with different project team members during the planning phase particularly in reviewing the assessment report and design brief summarizing the scope of work fulfilling the needs of the beneficiary. s scheduling of tasks and developing an integrated design,
• Review the design documents assuring that it meets the quality standard requirements.
• To timely deliver the expected outputs,
• Contribute to the design review services meeting the Client’s Design requirement and support the project team in QA/QC relevant activities to assure that the relevant sections in the design comply with the international standards and codes of practices,
• Join the project team during the t site inspections and assessments as required and review the assessment reports only when required,
• Has the capacity and experience in using the drawings softwares such as Autodesk –AutoCAD and Revit.
• Has the capacity and experience to use standard mechanical & plumbing engineering systems design softwares.

Administrative tasks:

• Assist in mechanical and plumbing engineering related material archiving,
• Assist in scheduling requested tasks related to mechanical works,
• Perform any other tasks relevant to the Infrastructure and Engineering Unit when required.

Competencies

Develops and implements sustainable business strategies, thinks long term and externally in order to positively shape the organization. Anticipates and perceives the impact and implications of future decisions and activities on other parts of the organization.(for levels IICA-2, IICA-3, LICA Specialist- 10, LICA Specialist-11, NOC, NOD, P3, P4 and above) Treats all individuals with respect; responds sensitively to differences and encourages others to do the same. Upholds organizational and ethical norms. Maintains high standards of trustworthiness. Role model for diversity and inclusion.

Acts as a positive role model contributing to the team spirit. Collaborates and supports the development of others. For people managers only: Acts as positive leadership role model, motivates, directs and inspires others to succeed, utilizing appropriate leadership styles. Demonstrates understanding of the impact of own role on all partners and always puts the end beneficiary first. Builds and maintains strong external relationships and is a competent partner for others (if relevant to the role). Efficiently establishes an appropriate course of action for self and/or others to accomplish a goal. Actions lead to total task accomplishment through concern for quality in all areas. Sees opportunities and takes the initiative to act on them. Understands that responsible use of resources maximizes our impact on our beneficiaries. Open to change and flexible in a fast paced environment. Effectively adapts own approach to suit changing circumstances or requirements. Reflects on experiences and modifies own behavior. Performance is consistent, even under pressure. Always pursues continuous improvements. Evaluates data and courses of action to reach logical, pragmatic decisions. Takes an unbiased, rational approach with calculated risks. Applies innovation and creativity to problem-solving. Expresses ideas or facts in a clear, concise and open manner. Communication indicates a consideration for the feelings and needs of others. Actively listens and proactively shares knowledge. Handles conflict effectively, by overcoming differences of opinion and finding common ground.

Education/Experience/Language requirements

Education - Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from a reputable university is required. - License/Board Certification in Mechanical Engineering is desirable. - Advanced Degree (Master’s) or equivalent in mechanical Engineering or related fields is a plus and may substitute some of the required years of experience.

Experience - At least 4 years of experience in Mechanical, firefighting, and Plumbing systems design, supervision and construction for medium to large scale construction projects is required. - At least two years of working experience in project assessment, design and supervision experience in rehabilitation projects/ construction projects is required. - Excellent skills in drafting using Autocad are required. - Work Experience with an international Organization and/or UN Agencies is an asset. - High proficiency in working on HAP software is required.

High proficiency in dealing with computers, and other software/ platforms related to the position's field of expertise. Good experience in working with the G-Suite platform including, Google Drive, Google Calendar, Gmail, Google Sheets, Docs, and Slides is an asset.

Language - Moderate in English is required. - Arabic language is required

Contract type, level and duration

1. Contract type: ICA
2. Contract level: Local ICA Specialist, level 8
3. Contract duration: 12 months

For more details about the ICA contractual modality, please follow this link: https://www.unops.org/english/Opportunities/job-opportunities/what-we-offer/Pages/Individual-Contractor-Agreements.aspx

Additional Information

• Please note that UNOPS does not accept unsolicited resumes.
• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
• Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process, which involves various assessments.
• UNOPS embraces diversity and is committed to equal employment opportunity. Our workforce consists of many diverse nationalities, cultures, languages, races, gender identities, sexual orientations, and abilities. UNOPS seeks to sustain and strengthen this diversity to ensure equal opportunities as well as an inclusive working environment for its entire workforce.
• Qualified women and candidates from groups which are underrepresented in the UNOPS workforce are encouraged to apply. These include in particular candidates from racialized and/or indigenous groups, members of minority gender identities and sexual orientations, and people with disabilities.
• We would like to ensure all candidates perform at their best during the assessment process. If you are shortlisted and require additional assistance to complete any assessment, including reasonable accommodation, please inform our human resources team when you receive an invitation.

Terms and Conditions

• For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post.
• For retainer contracts, you must complete a few mandatory courses ( they take around 4 hours to complete) in your own time, before providing services to UNOPS. Refreshers or new mandatory courses may be required during your contract. Please note that you will not receive any compensation for taking courses and refreshers. For more information on a retainer contract here.
• All UNOPS personnel are responsible for performing their duties in accordance with the UN Charter and UNOPS Policies and Instructions, as well as other relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, all personnel must demonstrate an understanding of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in a manner consistent with UN core values and the UN Common Agenda.
• It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential personnel. Recruitment in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.

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