Engineering Technician, Arusha , Tanzania

Closing date: Wednesday, 21 January 2015

Posting Title: ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN, FS5

Job Code Title: ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN

Department/ Office

International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals

Duty Station

ARUSHA

Posting Period

22 December 2014-21 January 2015

Job Opening number

14-ENG-RMT-39554-R-ARUSHA (X)

United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity

Special Notice

The appointment is limited to the Mechanism for International Criminal Tribunals. Appointment of the successful candidate on this position will be limited to the initial funding of the post. Extension of the appointment is subject to the extension of the mandate and/or the availability of funds. As the international tribunals are not integrated in the Secretariat, UN Staff Members serve on assignment or secondment from their parent department/office if selected. Appointments of staff members in the United Nations are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General. Staff Members are expected to move periodically to new functions in accordance with established rules and procedures, and may in this context be reassigned by the Secretary-General throughout the Organization based on the changing needs and mandates.

Organizational Setting and Reporting

This position is located in the Registry of the Arusha Branch, Mechanism for International Criminal Tribunals ('Mechanism'). Under the immediate supervision of the Project Manager and overall supervision of the Officer-in-Charge, Registry, Arusha, the incumbent will provide engineering support for the construction, setting up and operation of the MICT in its new premises in Arusha, as well as for operation of the Kigali Office.

Responsibilities

Within delegated authority, the Engineering Technician FS-5 will be responsible for the following duties:

• Overseeing technical and administrative functions in the unit under supervision.
• Ensure compliance of all work related activities in a fair, ethical and consistent manner.
• Plan, schedule and implement preventive maintenance of buildings, electrical power installation, air conditioning and refrigeration installations, power plants and other infrastructure facilities.
• Provide scheduling and supervision for construction, repair, maintenance and installation of conventional buildings, temporary buildings, infrastructure and sites and premises in the mission area.
• Familiar with operating procedures, standards and codes of the facilities/equipment, with respect to location requirements.
• Assist in technically evaluating bids and proposals for construction/installations projects.
• Prepare periodic acquisition plans for engineering materials/equipment the units under supervision
• Plan, schedule and prepare projects for the electrical installation, electrical power plants installations, electrical systems and buildings and camp/sanitary infrastructure.
• Supervise and coordinate the installation, servicing, maintenance and repair, in compliance with recognized standards and regulations pertaining to safety and installation codes, of various electrical and mechanical installations, electrical power plants and/or buildings and camp/sanitary infrastructures.
• Diagnose technical faults and carry-out remedy for malfunctioning or defective air-conditioning and refrigeration installations, electrical systems, generating sets and/or buildings and infrastructure.
• Assess requirements for the installation, repair and maintenance of air-conditioning and refrigeration installations, electrical systems, generating sets and/or buildings and infrastructure. On the basis of the assessment, draft technical or assessment reports; determine work requirements, and issue work orders and work assignments to assistants and technicians.
• Supervise, inspect and appraise the work carried out by international and local staff and contractors. Supervise junior technicians, tradesmen and artisans assigned to the team, and local and international junior staff assigned by determining workloads and schedules.
• Conducting in-house training to junior technicians, tradesmen and artisans on the imaging technical skills in the new construction methods, installation of specialized equipment, fault finding and remedy.
• Apply and ensure adherence to safety programmes related to the safe operation of air-conditioning and refrigeration installations, electrical systems, generating sets or power tools and equipment of the building and maintenance trade.
• Identify resource requirements for his/her area of responsibility in connection with budget preparations.
• Review and approve work orders and assign tasks to tradesmen and technicians being supervised.
• Secure equipment, materials, supplies and spare parts for supervised works.
• Supervise the maintenance of records relating to inventories, work orders and general correspondence.
• Inspect and report on construction project work and maintenance work carried out either by contractors or tradesmen and staff under supervision, and ensure proper utilization of available resources.
• Read and interpret specifications and technical drawings, schedules, manuals for construction projects, installations and upgrade repair of infrastructure. Prepare bills of quantities and costing for infrastructure projects. Resolve problems; inspect quality of work and work performance.
• Issue instructions at site, record variances, supervise and record measurements of work taken with respect to work progress and progress payments. Follow up on correction of defects in material or workmanship of contractor's work during the warranty period of the contracts.
• Assist in the preparation of cost estimates for infrastructure projects and maintenance programmes.
• Assist in technically evaluating bids and proposals for construction projects.
• Verify completion of construction or maintenance stages of projects and recommends to the Chief of Unit / Section for progress or final payments.
• Alert the Chief of Unit / Section of unusual occurrence and/or damage that have taken place or are likely to occur.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor or the Section Chief.

Competencies

Professionalism: Demonstrated knowledge and experience in construction, infrastructure and maintenance project implementation; demonstrated technical skills; initiative and practical problem-solving skills; ability to correctly interpret and assess diagnostic test results, faults or deficiencies and to determine the necessary corrective actions in an efficient and timely manner; ability to maintain accurate records and inventories;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.

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.

Planning& Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent is required. Technical or vocational certificate in construction management or in a relevant engineering discipline is required. Recognized and valid License of the trade (air-conditioning, refrigeration, generator, power supply, electrical, carpentry, plumbing, or welding, etc.) is desirable.

Work Experience

At least eight (8) years of relevant experience in construction project supervision and implementation including installation and maintenance of air-conditioning and refrigeration, electrical systems, generating sets or other building's infrastructure in a private, commercial or military environment, including two years of supervisory responsibility. Experience in international operations in a post conflict environment is desirable.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the positions advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required.

Assessment Method

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

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