PLUMBER

Contract

This is a G-4 contract. This kind of contract is known as General Service and related categories. It is normally only for nationals. It usually requires 4 years of experience, depending on education. More about G-4 contracts.

Org. Setting and Reporting

This position in located in the United Nations Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara (MINURSO), Laayoune, in the office of the Chief Engineer.

Responsibilities

Within delegated authority under the supervision of MINURSO Chief Engineer or his/her designated mandated representative(s), the Plumber will apply professional engineering knowledge and expertise in performance of the following duties and responsibilities: • Install new, test, maintain, service, repair and clean water supply systems, water treatment plants, water storage facilities, sewerage network, sewage treatment plant, pumps, control panels of all plants/ pumps and other allied equipment (water pumps, sewage pumps, electrical installations and connection). • Ensure that the water supply and sewerage work installations meet the safety standards in accordance with international codes and regulations. • Carry out scheduled periodic and emergency maintenance services on all the installations of kitchen equipment’s related to the water supply, distribution, storage of water, ablution units, solar water boiler as well those related to collection and disposal of wastewater. • Carry out the maintenance and repair of surface and submersible water pumps. • Carry out daily inspection on the sanitary facilities, related devices and fixtures in the HQ and MLB and report faults immediately to the supervisor. • Monitor the delivery of bulk water by the contractor, extracted water from well, operating the water treatment plants and maintain updated logbook. • Perform surveys and assist in preparation of material quantities and specifications for the purpose of raising shopping carts. • Provide lists of spare parts for water supply and sewage works and control panels as well as necessary tools and equipment, well in advance. • Monitor and maintain assigned tools, equipment and ensure the use of the spare parts in most productive manner. • Liaise with the unit supervisor for expert advice on water supply and sewerage works. • Provide instructions on end-use care and servicing of water supply and sewerage works. • Perform other functions as assigned by the supervisor. • Assists with the collection and analysis of data as well as preparation of data presentations and reports for information sharing, responding to queries, knowledge management, planning and decision making. • Assists with visualizations and updating information material such as web pages or brochures.

Competencies

Professionalism: Knowledge of water and santiation installtions and plumbing works. Ability to learn new technologies in the area of speciality. 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 certificate from recognized Technical / Trade school with job related apprenticeship training is required.

Job - Specific Qualification

A driving license category B is required.

Work Experience

A minimum of three (3) years of progressive experience in plumbing is required. The minimum years of relevant experience is reduced to one (1) for candidates who possess a first-level university degree or higher.

Basic knowledge in using computer applications; word processor and spread sheet (e.g., Microsoft word and Excel) for producing reports is desired.

Ability to travel by air or road and spend overnights in remote sites in the desert is required.

The incumbent has to be physically fit to lift heavy weights (pumps, cooking ranges, washing and dryer machines) and spend long hours standing and sitting (squatting, kneeling and bowing) while carrying out his/her duties, is required.

A knowledge of driving 4x4 vehicle is desirable.

Languages

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

Assessment

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

Special Notice

This position is subject to local recruitment pursuant to staff rule 4.4 of the United Nations Staff Rules. Applicants for positions in the General Service and related categories must be authorized to work for the United Nations in the duty station where the position is located. Eligible applicants selected from outside the duty station are responsible for any expenses in connection with their relocation to the duty station. Staff members subject to local recruitment are not eligible for allowances or benefits exclusively applicable to international recruitment.

The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance and geographical diversity in its staff. Eligible 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.

Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the Manual for the Applicant, which can be accessed by clicking on “Manuals” hyper-link on the upper right side of the inspira account-holder homepage.

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.

Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date.

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.