This position is located within the Engineering Section in the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (MONUSCO). The Engineering Technician will be based in Entebbe and will report to the Field Engineering Officer in Entebbe Support Base (ESB).
Responsibilities
• Within the limits of delegated authority, the Engineering Technician, FS-5 will be responsible for performing the following duties: Planning and assessment:
• Plans, schedules and supervises implementation of engineering projects such as construction, refurbishment, installation and maintenance and asset decommissioning and disposal projects.
• Assesses requirements for the decommissioning, uninstalling, initiation of write-off and disposal of engineering equipment and/or buildings and infrastructure. On the basis of the assessment, drafts technical or assessment reports or note to file; determines work requirements, and issues work orders and work assignments to assistants and technicians.
• Diagnoses problems and develops solutions, and/or initiates disposal actions for malfunctioning or defective engineering equipment or systems and/or buildings and infrastructure.
• Develops technical specifications for provision of good/services during acquisition phase. Operations
• Supervises and coordinates the installation, servicing, , maintenance and repair, and/or disposal of engineering equipment, in compliance with recognized standards and regulations pertaining to safety and installation codes.
• Supervises works carried by national, international junior staff assigned to the team and contractors in accordance with set schedules. Provides inputs related to their performance. • Inspects and reports on construction, installation, maintenance, and disposal projects carried out either by contractors or tradesmen and staff under supervision.
• Applies and ensures adherence to safety programmes related to the safe operation of engineering equipment and power tools.
• Supervises and reports on waste management, water and sanitation, and environmental projects. Administration
• Identifies resource requirements for his/her area of responsibility in connection with budget preparations.
• Assists in technical evaluation of bids and proposals for engineering projects and equipment.
• Secures equipment, materials, supplies and spare parts for supervised works.
• Reads and interprets specifications and technical drawings for construction, installations and upgrade of infrastructure. . Prepares bills of quantities and costing for engineering projects.
• Supervises the maintenance of records relating to inventories, work orders and general correspondence.
• Reviews and approves work orders and assigns tasks to tradesmen and technicians being supervised.
• Verifies progress or completion of engineering projects and recommends to the Chief of Section for partial or final payments.
• Follows up on correction of defects in material or workmanship of contractor’s work during the warranty period of the contracts. . Performs other duties as required.
Competencies
• PROFESSIONALISM: 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. Desire to achieve the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all activities.
• 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. CLIENT
• ORIENTATION: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients ” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view; Establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; Identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; Monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; Keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects; Meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.
Education
• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
Job – Specific Qualification
• Technical or vocational certificate/diploma in Civil Engineering Technology, construction, project management or in a relevant engineering discipline, is required..
• Certification in project management (PRINCE 2 of equivalent) is desirable.
Work Experience
• At least eight (8) years of relevant experience in the field of engineering and construction is required.
• Experience in contract management and evaluation of contractor’s performance is required.
• Experience providing services in the field of engineering to or in a field operation of the United Nations Common System or a comparable international organization in a post conflict environment is desirable.
• Experience in preparation of scope of works and technical specifications, project documents are desirable.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 96
Level of Education: Associate Degree
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