UNV HVAC Technician

Contract

This is a UNV International Specialist contract. This kind of contract is known as International UN Volunteer. It is normally internationally recruited only. More about UNV International Specialist contracts.

This position is in the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA). The UNV HVAC Technician reports to the Chief of Facilities and Environmental Management Unit, and will be responsible for installation, management and repair of HVAC and Reefer equipment at UNISFA locations.

Within the delegated authority from the Chief of Facilities and Environmental Management Unit the HVAC Technician shall be responsible for the following duties: Operation •Install, maintain, and repair AC units ranging from split units with 16000 BTU to commercial units of 25 tons. •Repair or replace components of these systems such as compressors, motors, valves, sensors, thermostats, control panels. •Install, maintain, and repair commercial container refrigeration units (e.g., Carrier / Thermo King / Daikin), and transport refrigeration units. •Electrical connection / disconnection of HVAC units and reefers and control systems of these systems. •Troubleshoot HVAC systems and reefers. Planning •Plan preventive maintenance and repair activities of HVAC units and refrigeration units. •Establish and manage work plan for subcontractor technician teams. •Monitor spare parts usage, establish spare parts plan, create requisitions for spare parts, determine technical specification for spare parts requisitions to ensure that correct and functional spare parts are procured by the mission. •Conduct efficiency studies to establish resource usage by HVAC systems and to minimize mission impact to the environment. •Collaborate with management to identify and prioritize opportunities for process improvements in camp operations. Administration •Supervise third-party contractor teams using electronic QA systems (I – Auditor). •Support FRIM and other data collection systems, ensuring the accuracy and quality of data analysis. •Compile write-off reports for end-of-life units. •Performs any other duties assigned by the Chief of Facilities and Environmental Management Unit.

Furthermore, UNVs are encouraged to:

• Strengthen their knowledge and understanding of the concept of volunteerism by reading relevant UNV and external publications. They should actively participate in UNV activities, such as events that mark International Volunteer Day (IVD).

• Familiarize themselves with and build on traditional and/or local forms of volunteerism in the host country.

• Engage in reflection on the type and quality of voluntary action they are undertaking. This includes participating in ongoing reflection activities.

• Contribute articles or write-ups on field experiences and submit them for UNV publications, websites, newsletters, press releases, etc.

• Assist with the UNV Buddy Programme, offering support and guidance to newly arrived UNVs.

• Promote or provide advice to local groups on the use of online volunteering. They should also encourage relevant local individuals and organizations to use the UNV Online Volunteering service whenever technically possible.

Professionalism - Knowledge of HVAC and refrigeration units to be able to install, maintain and repair these units with minimum supervision. Ability to apply conceptual, analytical and evaluative to repair process and maintenance procedures. 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. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.

Communication – Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors’ language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.

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.

Installation, maintenance and repair of HVAC systems (both domestic and industrial) and containerized refrigeration units is required. Minimum of two (2) years of supervising technical teams in these areas is mandatory. UN or Field Mission experience is highly desirable. Experience with standard office and planning software is mandatory. The ideal candidate should also have the capability to perform data analysis and knowledge of Smart technology, especially remote data collection and interpretation.

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Fluency in English (both oral and written) is required; knowledge of Arabic is desirable.

General: This assignment is based in the UNISFA Headquarters; Abyei, Sudan. Currently this duty station is designated as non-family. Due to the terrain, the area is prone to flooding during the rainy season which lasts from late May until Mid-November. The average rainy season temperature is 30°C and temperatures in the dry season average 37°C.

Accommodation: Due to the security situation in Abyei, coupled with the fact that there are limited residential accommodation options in the community that meet UN security and safety standards for staff, expatriate UN staff deployed to Abyei are generally provided secured UN accommodation in a camp-style environment. The UN-provided accommodation is equipped with minimum room furniture and is configured as a single room with bath and toilet facilities. Power and water (including purified water) is provided inside the camp by the UN. As per OHRM rules, a reasonable cost recovery for accommodation is made from VLA. Due to the duration of the issuance of the Sudanese visa, UNVs may temporary and/ or permanently be assigned to Gok-Machar which is one of the UNISFA sectors where visas for Sudan are not required. Accommodation and conditions in Gok-Machar are similar to those in Abyei.

Food and Diet: There is a UN managed cafeteria inside the UN Camp in Abyei. The standard and quality of food is limited with a repetitious daily menu. Wide varieties of food are not available and may not be to the personal taste of UNVs. Volunteers may wish to cook their own meals in common kitchen facilities situated at convenient locations within the camp. This would require the volunteer to obtain basic cooking items such as saucepans, fry pans, plates, knives, etc.

Health: UN Volunteers should be aware that they could be exposed to a number of tropical diseases and should complete all medical formalities specified in the Offer or Travel Advisory before traveling. Yellow Fever vaccination is compulsory before coming to the mission area, while vaccinations for Hepatitis A & B, Typhoid, Tetanus/Diptheria, Polio and Meningitis are recommended if confirmed by the volunteer’s physician. UN Volunteers, like other international personnel, are to bring their Vaccination Card to the mission. Malaria prophylaxis is highly recommended. Due to large numbers of various types of insects in the mission area, it is also recommended to use insecticide-impregnated nets and insect repellants. UN personnel have access during working hours to a Civilian Clinic (Level 1) inside the UN Camp at Abyei and 24-hour access to a fully operational military hospital (Level 2) within same camp at Abyei.

Rest and Recuperation: International personnel in UNISFA, including UN volunteers, are entitled to a 6 -week Rest and Recuperation (R&R) cycle. This means that after every 6 weeks of being in the mission area, the volunteer is entitled to take a break in either Entebbe (UNISFA designated R & R location) or any other destination outside the mission area. The entitlement is 5 calendar days R&R, 1 day official (Admin) and 2 travel days. The UN flight from Abyei or any other deployed site in the mission area to Entebbe can be used for free (return flight). However, personnel are responsible for their accommodation, meals and any other expenses while on R&R. R & R trips must be approved by the supervisor.