United Nations Support Office for AMISOM (UNSOA)
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
Deadline for Applications: 05 August 2015
Date of Issuance: 22 July 2015
Functional Title: Engineering Officer
Grade: No-C
Sections Unit: Engineering
Location: Mombasa
Vacancy Announcement Number: UNSOA/ENG/004/2015
Organizational setting and reporting relationships: The Engineering Officer, is responsible for assisting in the implementation of all expansion, alteration, improvement and major maintenance works including coordination with other projects ensuring implementation timely, efficiently and within budget.
Scheduling of all day to day renovations, alterations and improvement of buildings, and outside areas, ensuring that the said works are completed on time and to recognized industry standards.
Ensuring that all building services are working and correctly serviced.
Working within the Engineering Section of UNSOA the incumbent will be under the overall supervision of the Chief Engineer and the direct supervision of Chief Mombasa Support Base (CMSB), the incumbent performs the following duties:
Duties and Responsibilities:
- To act as team leader for Engineering team MSB
- To act as the project manager and oversee the construction of the new UNSOA site at the Mombasa International Airport
- Coordinate Material and Asset management activities within MSB for all non-expendable / expendable Engineering Asset
- Directing the preparation and up-dating of project documentation, including project plan, project schedule, scope of work, drawings, and technical documents for competitive tender; and managing the evaluation of technical proposals;
- Plan, organize and supervises the works of the technical staff within the Engineering Unit of MSB
- Developing standards for existing and future facilities and guidelines for the on-going management of new airport site;
- Draft status reports, briefing papers, updates and ad-hoc reports on status of the various stages of the planning design, construction, environment, safety-related projects and common-service aspects of MSB.
- Coach, train and supervise general service staff in the Technical Unit, coordinate specialized needs for special events or special construction and operational issues;
- Manages the maintenance, construction, and modification programs on a continuing basis, to include technical, administrative, budget (both expenditure and biannual planning) and related operational requirements, ensures uninterrupted functioning of all infrastructural support systems.
- All actions required for effective office and external space utilization and upkeep;
- Establish quality maintenance and service standards;
- Establish maintenance and repair procedures for fire safety equipment;
- To be responsible for informing management on the progress in regards to compliance with environmental measures recommended by United Nations;
- Supervises contractor performance, evaluating respective results relative objectives, ascertains completion and compliance to the requirements and endorsing release of remuneration or taking corrective actions, as necessary;
- Monitors office space allocation, and recommends any changes to improve usage;
- To oversee the supply of water and electricity, ensuring that the usage and consumption are correct and verifiable;
- To ensure that documents relating to the responsibilities above are filed and kept in order, thus allowing for easy access and accurate record keeping;
- To ensure that all Engineering work orders are processed and completed within time and ensure customer satisfaction;
- Administer staff within the unit on a day-to day basis by processing and ensuring and practicing and implementing a safe working environment;
- Perform other related duties as required or assigned.
Competencies
Professionalism:
- Ability to apply engineering skills and to participate in engineering projects, including preparation of cost estimates, research of data and preparing graphs.
- Ability to identify and analyze engineering data of significant depth and complexity.
- 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.
Qualifications:
Education: First Level University Degree (Bachelor’s Degree) in engineering, architecture or related fields. A first-level university degree in combination two additional years qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Experience: A minimum of Five years progressive experience in applying methodologies on facilities’ major improvement and maintenance projects. Experience in office space management, project planning, execution and evaluation of engineering compliance standards is required.
Languages: English and French are the working languages for the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of French is desirable. Knowledge of another United Nations official language is an advantage.
Other: Working knowledge of Galileo or similar asset management system is required.
Desirable: Ability to work with an emphasis on results, productivity, and efficiency is required.
The ability to work under stress and in hazardous conditions.
Skills: Fully competent in the use of standard software packages including Excel.
Assessment Method: Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency –based interview.
Computer skills: proficiency in MS Word and use of Internet.
Qualified candidates may submit their applications, CV and United Nations Personal History form (P.11) to the address mentioned below on or before the deadline.
Email: recruitment-UNSOA@un.org
Please quote;
- Vacancy Notice Number and Functional Title in the Subject of the e-mail.
- Index Number (for UN staff member) and attach an updated fact-sheet, and a copy of the last two performance appraisals.
Applications received after the deadline 05 August 2015 will not be considered.