Responsibilities
Within delegated authority, the Engineer will apply professional engineering knowledge and expertise in performance of the following duties: (These duties are not all inclusive nor are all duties carried out by all Electrical/ Mechanical Engineers) • Develop technical data (SOW, BOQ, and drawings) regarding materials, sizes, dimensions, and quantities and costs to be incorporated in formal specifications. • Estimate costs of repairs for HVAC, electrical systems, and generators of existing buildings and facilities to determine feasibility of repairs or replacement of electrical generation and distribution systems. • Liaise with other engineers and mission specialists responsible for related specialized phases to arrive at mutually satisfactory approaches to problems by exchanging information. • Supervise the periodic, diagnostic servicing and repairing HVAC units, refrigeration equipment, generators, and electrical power systems. • Supervise technical staff in the fields of power generation, distribution and power control. • Undertake design activities for electrical and HVAC (single and package units) products and systems. Activities will include the development of product requirements and definitions, detailed wiring & ducting designs and component & material selections. • Support projects in design reviews to ensure technical feasibility and to ensure that project objectives are attainable within prescribed resources. Provide technical advice to other departments, clients and suppliers. • Integrate and verify electrical products and systems. Supporting products through quality control/ assurance testing. Diagnose and report product problems in existing systems developed at the Mission’s level or delivered through Systems Contracts. • Carry out tasks, estimate and keep track of costs and schedule. Provide regular feedback and status reports to their supervisor. • Design electrical power generation and distribution systems (AC and/ or DC systems up to 1,000 KVA.) • Define requirements, develop specifications and approve electrical components for power applications. Ability to work with government entities and utility companies if applicable to ensure technical requirements are met. • Diagnose technical issues in Electrical Power Systems and to develop practical solutions suitable for installation. • Develop and/ or implement HVAC and Electrical System designs and test strategies, including air flow test, functional test and power variation. • The Engineer must be available to support inspections (technical/ prototype) on various vendor sites for quality assurance and good functionality. • Conduct research on development of new technical systems, and follow development to identify improved methods and equipment; Work implies frequent interaction with the following: Chief/Supervisors of other Sections, staff of the Engineering Section and other Support Services/Sections e.g., communications, supply, etc., Procurement Division and Logistic Operation Section, Staff Officers, Police and Military Representatives when required. Counterparts in government and other UN and specialized agencies in integrated missions Results Expected: A complete in-depth understanding of Electrical/ Mechanical engineering problems posed in project documents, in which problems are typically complex and broad in scope, requiring some rare applications of engineering principles. Effective management and supervision of engineering projects related to electrical and mechanical systems, and their preventive maintenance programme in accordance with planned budgets and schedules.
Competencies
• Professionalism: Ability to apply engineering skills and to participate in engineering projects, including preparation of cost estimates, research of data and preparing plans. 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, able to work independently with minimal supervision. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the 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. • Accountability: Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honours commitments; delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards; operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules; supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments; takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable. • 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.
Qualifications
Education Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or other related field. A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Work Experience A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in electrical/ mechanical engineering or related areas for advance degree holders and at least seven (7) years for first degree holders. Demonstrates knowledge of electrical power generation, distribution, switching and control.
Languages Fluency in one of the working languages of the UN Secretariat, English or French, (both oral and written) is required; knowledge of the other is desirable. Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage.
Other Skills (To be determined and specified by Programme Manager, as required or desirable, at the time of building a specific vacancy announcement. Qualifications listed in this part should be of a technical nature and not related to education, experience and language as indicated above.)
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