Site Maintenance Assistant (Electrician) - G4 - Kabul

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WFP seeks candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our humanitarian principles.

Selection of staff is made on a competitive basis, and we are committed to promoting diversity and gender balance.

ABOUT WFP

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is the world's largest humanitarian agency, fighting hunger worldwide. WFP has been working in Afghanistan since 1963. WFP food assistance aims to help the most vulnerable, food-insecure Afghans, including women and children, and families affected by conflict and natural disasters. In the approved Country Strategic Plan (2018-2022), WFP Afghanistan is well placed to provide comprehensive support to the country in achieving Zero Hunger by 2030 via its six closely interrelated outcomes, which range from emergency response to livelihoods creation, as well as nutrition Programmes based on a life-cycle approach, and the strengthening of national food systems.

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate. We are the world's largest humanitarian organization, saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace, stability and prosperity for people recovering from conflict, disasters, and the impact of climate change.

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

At this level, the job holders typically have dependent responsibilities. They report to the Information Technology Officer, or the designate. At this level, work is carried out under the direct supervision of more senior staff. Job holders work in a team and are expected to produce organized and accurate technical work. The purpose of these job holders is to perform a variety of moderately complex information technology support duties to ensure smooth delivery of technology services. Monitors operate or coordinate and assist others in operating computer hardware, software, and peripherals to achieve desired results.

JOB PURPOSE

To provide a full range of skilful site maintenance services including installation, maintenance and repair of electrical equipment/appliances to support safe, comfortable and reliable working environment.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

- Plan, coordinate and provide a full range of site maintenance and installation works, to ensure preventive maintenance (e.g. for generators, water heaters, water pumps, etc.) is carried out regularly ensuring well-functioning equipment. - Coordinate pottering and cleaning services, to ensure organized, safe and clean work environment. - Support deployment of and provide technical supervision to external contractors, to facilitate efficient and cost-effective servicing or intervention for any major electrical installations, maintenance or repairs. - Install, maintain and repair all kinds of electrical equipment and appliances including wiring and distribution systems, to ensure safe and reliable working environment in compliance with electrical standards. - Perform regular and ad hoc installations, repairs and maintenance of plumbing systems and components, to ensure all installations meet established safety standards. - Assist in maintaining accurate inventory records through physical check and maintenance of lists/database, and arrange disposal of identified equipment and materials, strictly following WFP assets management guidelines. - Compile and provide accurate reports on works undertaken, services provided, materials procured and used for installations/repairs including accurate generator fuel log books, to support accurate accounting and enable efficient planning for future works/services. - Contribute to evaluation of required installation/repair works, compare prices of materials, and contribute to planning of future preventive maintenance works, to support efficient and costeffective site maintenance services. - To provide, installation and maintenance of electrical services for 85 Gens. - To carry out the installation and maintenance of the electricity wiring and distribution systems for all WFP operation according to the WFP electrical standrads - To provide technical support for all colleagues in emergency and normal situations throughout the year in any WFP premises for 5 field offices, WH and country office. - On regular and daily base services ducts, cables, sockets, and lights in any new WFP promies. - Troubleshooting and electrical expansion work in any WFP existing premises. - Make period inspections of all Engineering Systems and equipment and monitoring equipment operations and maintain equipment operating logs. - Manage the WFP FMS (Fleet Management System) and ensure it is 100% updated. - Review, monitor, and mange WFP available green energy & Solar projects.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Completion of secondary school education. Demonstrated qualification in electricity. Completion of technical/vocational school or electrical certification is desirable.

Experience: Four or more years of progressively responsible and proven effective experience in planning and executing specialized electrical installations, maintenance and repair work, and at least one year at G3 level or equivalent.

Knowledge & Skills: • Good knowledge of how to read and understand blue prints and technical diagrams. • Knowledge of safety precautions. • Ability to inspect and evaluate equipment/appliances and resolve malfunctioning quickly including ability to perform tests and use the results to diagnose problems. • Ability to carry out installation of the equipment/appliances expertly and sometimes under difficult and awkward physical circumstances. • Ability to use hand and power tools. • Ability to multi-task and respond simultaneously and in a timely fashion to job requirements. • Ability to maintain accurate and precise records. • High sense of responsibility and punctuality. • Honesty and integrity. • Ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing and draft various correspondence. • Ability to work in a multicultural environment. • Ability to work in a team and provide technical supervision to other staff. Language: Fluency (level C) in the UN language in use at the duty station and in the duty station’s language, if different.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Position Title: Site Maintenance Assistant (Electrician) Grade: G4 Contract: Fixed Term Duty Stations: Kabul

Number of Positions: 1 (One) Salary: Competitive remuneration package Medical Plan: International valid medical plan valid also for staff, spouse and dependents children under 18 years

WFP Work Envirionment WFP is committed to ensuring that all its workplaces are free from abuse, offensive behaviour, harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. WFP is also committed to promoting a work culture in which every employee understands, and is able to carry out, his/her personal responsibilities for maintaining the dignity of work colleagues. WFP seeks to promote gender equality and the empowerment of women. We believe our mission of fighting global hunger worldwide can only be achieved if women, men, girls and boys are offered equal opportunities in terms of access to resources and services and participation in decision making roles.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

Saturday, 13 August 2022

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Female applicants and qualified applicants with disabilties are especially encouraged to apply

WFP has zero tolerance for discrimination and does not discriminate on the basis of HIV/AIDS status.

No appointment under any kind of contract will be offered to members of the UN Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ), International Civil Service Commission (ICSC), FAO Finance Committee, WFP External Auditor, WFP Audit Committee, Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) and other similar bodies within the United Nations system with oversight responsibilities over WFP, both during their service and within three years of ceasing that service.