Site Maintenance Assistant SC2
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ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT
The United Nations (UN) General Assembly (GA), in its resolution 44/211 of 22 December 1989, requested all organs, organisations and bodies of the United Nation System to make the necessary arrangements to establish common premises at the country level.
GA Resolution General Assembly resolution 72/279 in May 2018 emphasised importance of establishment of common premises to enable joint work and generate greater efficiencies, synergies and coherence, and requested the implementation of those measures in accordance with resolution 71/243. Common premises serve to reinforce the efficiency of operations, in particular through the consolidation of the administrative infrastructure of the organisations concerned.
Therefore in furtherance of the UN Secretary General’s Reform Agenda of more cohesive, efficient and cost effective UN Operations, 9 resident UN agencies in Karamoja (WFP, UNICEF, UNDP, UNWOMEN, UNFPA, WHO, OHCHR, UNDSS, and FAO) are co-located on the same compound or common premises in Moroto. The participating UN agencies have entered into a Common Services Arrangement for a shared range of services including but not limited to Fuel, Security, Cleaning Services, Air Conditioning Services, Fumigation Services, Utility Services, Staff Wellness (Gym) Services with WFP as the Lead Agency.
JOB PURPOSE
In line with the UN Business Operations Strategy (BOS), the Incumbent will support effective delivery and maintenance of client-focused, value-for money oriented quality site maintenance services. The incumbent is expected to perform routine site maintenance tasks to support safe, comfortable and reliable working environment.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)
- Plan, coordinate and provide a variety of site maintenance and installation works, to ensure preventive maintenance (e.g., generators, water heaters, water pumps, etc.) is carried out regularly ensuring well-functioning equipment.
- Coordinate and/or provide pottering and cleaning services (e.g., moving assets, reorganizing/installing workstations, assisting in setting up conference/meeting/event locations, removing waste materials, emergency cleaning, etc.), to support organized and safe work environment.
- 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 logbooks, to support accurate accounting and enable efficient planning for future works/services.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES 2
- Provide technical guidance to external contractors during specific maintenance schedules, to enable efficient and cost-effective services.
- Provide support to evaluate installation/repair works, compare prices of materials, and contribute to planning of future preventive maintenance works, to contribute to efficient and cost-effective site maintenance services.
- Receive fuel from the supplier into fuel storage tanks and check to ensure that quantity in the delivery note tallies with that delivered and invoiced.
- Ensure safe custody of fuel delivered into the fuel storage tanks.
- Monitor fuel storage and dispensing equipment namely: tanks and pumps and report any actual or suspected defects that may result into loss.
- Monitor fuel disbursement and ensure timely replenishment whenever fuel reaches the re-order level.
- Disburse fuel to different UN agencies and generators as per approved fuel issue vouchers/coupons.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES 3
- Maintain up-to-date records relating to fuel receipts, issues, and balances.
- Prepare end of month fuel utilisation reports.
- Carry out inventory of fuel to tally the physical and recorded fuel stock and report fuel variances discovered
- Monitor generator operations to ensure that they are regularly serviced and maintained s to track report when they are due for service
- Perform any other duties as required.
WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK: COMMON STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOUR
Leads by Example with Integrity
Upholds WFP values, principles, and standards:
Demonstrates and encourages others to uphold the WFP values, principles and standards Respects others and values diversity:
Values diversity using respectful and inclusive language, and encourages others to do the same Stays focused and calm under pressure:
Stays focused and calm when under pressure and encourages others to do the same
Demonstrates humility and a willingness to learn: \
Shows humility and a willingness to learn and share knowledge, frequently seeking and acting on feedback, and taking up opportunities to develop
Drives Results and Delivers on Commitments
Delivers results for maximum impact:
Holds self and/or others accountable for the delivery of results Delegates appropriately:
Delivers results against delegated tasks and seeks guidance and support where needed Adapts readily to change:
Responds readily to change adjusting work as needed
Fosters Inclusive and Collaborative Teamwork
Is inclusive and collaborative: Promotes inclusive teamwork and psychological safety by sharing ideas and openly raising issues
Gives timely and constructive feedback:
Supports development for others by giving timely and constructive feedback
Builds and shares new perspectives:
Listens attentively to others to capture, learn, build and share new perspectives
Applies Strategic Thinking
Communicates and fulfils WFP’s vision:
Fulfils WFP’s vision and is able to explain how their objectives support the vision
Embraces curiosity and new ways of doing things:
Demonstrates curiosity, and proposes new ways of doing things when relevant Analyses and evaluates data:
Gathers data and shares knowledge to inform team decision making
Considers the impact of decisions:
Implements decisions and asks questions to understand the impact for wider objectives
Builds and Maintains Sustainable Partnerships
Builds partnerships: Builds partnerships by seeking out opportunities to work with others
Collaborates to deliver common objectives:
Collaborates with partners by sharing information and working together to deliver common goals
STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Completion of secondary school education.
Experience:
Two or more years of related experience in site maintenance and basic record keeping.
Knowledge and Skills:
Knowledge of simple machine operations and use of cleaning materials/ solutions. Ability to operate and maintain equipment and supplies in good working order. Knowledge of safety precautions. High sense of responsibility and punctuality. Honesty and integrity. Ability to work in a multicultural environment. Ability to work in a team. Ability to work in all weather conditions.
Language:
Fluency in written and oral English language. Ability to communicate in Ngakariojong, Lebthur and/or Swahili languages is an added advantage.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
Friday 17th February 2023
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All employment decisions are made on the basis of organizational needs, job requirements, merit, and individual qualifications. WFP is committed to providing an inclusive work environment free of sexual exploitation and abuse, all forms of discrimination, any kind of harassment, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. Therefore, all selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.
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.