United Nations
Job title:
FACILITIES MANAGEMENT OFFICER
Company
United Nations
Job description
This position is located in the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic in Obo and its sub-sector and offices. The incumbent will report to Chief Engineering.ResponsibilitiesWithin delegated authority, the Facilities Management Officer will be responsible for the following duties: Operations -Oversee technical and administrative work in the technical and general engineering activities in the missions, related to construction and maintenance activities such: ground maintenance, accommodation, etc. -Implement projects, or parts of larger projects, relating to the construction or repair of buildings, facilities or related structures. – Coordinate specific work projects with other units within the section. – Oversee and evaluate work performed by contractors. – Monitor and report on progress of engineering projects. – Manage and control engineering assets at the work site. – Follow up on correction of defects in material or workmanship of contractor’s work during the warranty period of the contracts. Administration – Manage budget allotments for engineering works being responsible for. – Plan, direct, and coordinate activities of either UN staff and/or contractor’s staff, including out sourcing type of contracts, and all related administrative work and supervision of personnel. – Plan and design specifications for projects. – Determine materials, dimensions and quantities to be included in project specifications. – Develop statements of work for contractual services. – Oversee technically evaluating bids and proposals for construction projects. -Identify resource requirements for his/her area of responsibility in connection with budget preparations. -Prepare and follow-up work orders for engineering works. -Liaise in coordination with a Chief Engineer regularly with Security and Safety, Environmental, Health and Logistics Services. -Coordinate with engineers and other civilian or military specialists in the mission to agree on work requirements and priorities. – Periodically provide inputs for assessment of performance levels of assigned local and international staff. – Perform other related duties as required.CompetenciesPROFESSIONALISM: 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.; Commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects of work. 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. 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.EducationHigh school diploma or equivalent is required.Job – Specific QualificationA Recognized and valid License in one of the trade areas: carpentry, plumbing, welding, or similar is desirable. Supplemental academic qualifications or training in Civil Engineering; Business Management; Contract Administration; or related area is required.Work ExperienceAt least ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in technical, administrative and supervisory areas in the maintenance and operations of facilities is required. Experience in managing support services of international operations in a post conflict environment is desirable. Experience providing facilities management services to or in a field operation of the United Nations Common System or a comparable international organization is desirable.LanguagesEnglish and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of French is desirable.AssessmentPreviously rostered candidates are not subject to any further assessment and as such, will not be invited for such an assessment.Special NoticeThis “Recruit from Roster” job opening is only open to roster applicants who are already placed on pre-approved rosters, following a review by a United Nations Central Review Body. Only roster applicants who were placed on rosters with similar functions at the same level are considered to be eligible candidates. Eligible applicants receive an email inviting them to apply. Rostered applicants are encouraged to apply only if they are interested and available to take up the position at the duty station/s specified in the Job Opening. Applying to this job opening carries an expectation to accept the offer, if selected. The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance and geographical diversity in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.United Nations ConsiderationsAccording to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. The term “sexual harassment” means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator’s working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment. Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request, to support their participation in the recruitment process. By accepting a letter of appointment, staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General, who may assign them to any of the activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). Further, staff members in the Professional and higher category up to and including the D-2 level and the Field Service category are normally required to move periodically to discharge functions in different duty stations under conditions established in ST/AI/2023/3 on Mobility, as may be amended or revised. This condition of service applies to all position specific job openings and does not apply to temporary positions. Applicants are urged to carefully follow all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira, and to refer to the Applicant Guide by clicking on “Manuals” in the “Help” tile of the inspira account-holder homepage. The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application. Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date.No FeeTHE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.
Expected salary
Location
Central African Republic – New York City, NY
Job date
Fri, 20 Sep 2024 22:36:57 GMT
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